Tue June 06, 2023
VIDEO: Hayden-Murphy Hosts Paving Demo for Central Lakes College
Hayden-Murphy hosted a four-day paving demonstration May 1 to 4 2023 for 83 students in the Heavy Equipment Operators program at Central Lakes College in Staples, Minn. The demo was geared toward introducing the students to the paving market as a career option and included both classroom and hands-on instruction....
Tue May 09, 2023
VIDEO: Upgrades, Technology Improve Reliability, Performance for Cat 836 Landfill Compactor
The new Cat 836 Landfill Compactor leverages Caterpillar's decades of experience in maximizing machine performance and reliability in the harshest working environments. Engineering upgrades to the axles and transmission of the new landfill compactor help to increase durability of the heavy-duty main structures that support multiple life cycles....
Wed May 03, 2023
Caterpillar Simplifies Model Nomenclature for its Soil Compactor Line
Caterpillar has launched an initiative to simplify nomenclature for select models in the Cat vibratory soil compactor range. To correlate with the GC models in the compaction product family, all models within the soil compactor line will feature weight-based names derived from the metric tonnage class in which the model competes....
Mon April 03, 2023
Sakai America Expands Georgia Dealer Coverage With NED for Soil Compaction
Sakai America Inc. announced its expanded dealership coverage in the state of Georgia with National Equipment Dealers LLC. (NED). NED and Sakai are well-positioned to support customers throughout the state with four branches located in Richmond-Hill, Dallas, Douglas and Macon, Ga....
Thu March 30, 2023
Volvo CE Launches Three Compact Assist Packages for Volvo Soil Compactors
Two entry-level packages for Volvo Construction Equipment's (Volvo CE) intelligent compaction system Compact Assist have now been introduced to best match the varied demands of its customers on its line of Volvo soil compactors....
Thu February 10, 2022
County Eyes Better Efficiency With $1.2M TANA Compactor
New Jersey's Salem County is not the largest of the 21 that make up the state, but it is one of its more rural. So, when it comes time to purchase new equipment, its administrators are careful in how they purchase machines to work for the benefit of its citizenry....
Wed January 19, 2022
Trimble Introduces Horizontal Steering Control for Soil Compactors
Trimble announced horizontal steering control functionality on the Earthworks Grade Control Platform for soil compactors, an automatic steering control solution for soil compactors — and the next step towards Trimble's autonomous vision....
Mon November 22, 2021
Case Introduces SV215E, SV217E Single-Drum Vibratory Rollers
Case Construction Equipment introduced the SV215E and SV217E single-drum vibratory rollers — two new models built for fast and consistent soil compaction on varying lift depths and material types....
Wed May 05, 2021
Dynamic CA1300/1400 Now Include Safety Cab
Dynapac CA1300/1400 soil compactors are vibratory roller designed for compaction operations in pipe trenches, compacting roads, streets, repair work, and parking lots. These 5 to 7 ton rollers pack a big punch and have enhanced maneuverability, which also make them a great option for compaction on large building foundations, industrial construction sites, steep slopes and in cramped spaces in connection with refilling work, according to the manufacturer....
Thu April 08, 2021
Caterpillar Launches New Utility Compactor Models
Caterpillar expands its 2.2 to 5.5 ton (2- to 5-t) product offering by introducing 10 new tandem and combination utility compactors that deliver increased productivity and efficiency, simple operation and easy maintenance....