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New Cat SIS2GO app puts repair information at your fingertips
Caterpillar app offers troubleshooting guides, repair procedures, recommended tooling, hydraulic and electrical schematics
Bomag features autonomous Robomag 2 concept roller at CONEXPO-CON/AGG
In its largest show effort yet, Bomag says it will tell the story of “Building Better Roads” through the combination of sustainable machine design, equipment innovation and advanced technologies
Blue Vigil introduces new drone-based job site lighting solution
The autonomous aerial LED mounts a high-intensity LED array on a tethered drone, positioning the light 40 to 100 feet above a job site for direct illumination and less dangerous glare
Sneak a peek at Caterpillar’s record-breaking CONEXPO-CON/AGG exhibit plans
Caterpillar’s largest-ever CONEXPO-CON/AGG exhibit investment pays tribute to those who build while showcasing new equipment, technology and services
Hamm’s ‘new generation’ tandem rollers automate the separate setting of both drums
Replacing the previous DV+ series, the new machines feature the ‘Smart Compact’ digital compaction assistant
VIDEO: Check out Dynapac’s electric rollers
The CC900 e and CC1000e rollers are charged using 110/240V 1 phase charging solutions or a fast-charging solution similar to electric cars
Trimble advances paver autonomy with steering and screed width control
Trimble Roadworks 2.10 automatically steers Vögele asphalt pavers and controls screed width to match the 3D design
VIDEO: Motor grader operating tips
YouTube’s Heavy Metal Learning walks us through the basics of the controls, blade maneuvering and driving in this essential road building machine
Equipment roundup: Latest motor grader models from 5 top brands
We’re spotlighting the features and trends of graders, machines that do a lot for roadbuilding construction
BOMAG’s new BM 2200/65 large planer built for easy maneuverability
The lighter, more compact design aims to achieve optimal performance and ease of operation in asphalt and concrete milling applications
New spray bar system improves Road Widener’s roller attachment
Unique new accessory makes asphalt compaction easier when using Road Widener’s patented Offset Vibratory Roller
Cat’s new pavers feature ‘pave start assistant’ for simpler setup
Optional extension packages as well as berm attachments enable new screeds to perform in a variety of applications in both urban and rural settings
VIDEO: How an asphalt plant works
It’s not your ‘falt’ if you’re unsure exactly how this road building material is made, just watch this explanation so you can sincerely say, ‘nice asphalt’ next time you see it
Ammann’s new asphalt plants allow operators to modify recipes with no stopping and starting
ABA UniBatch and ACP ContiHRT plants demonstrate the latest advancements in asphalt mixing, while the company’s light compaction line is designed for ease of operation
5 ‘oddly satisfying’ asphalt paving videos
For your viewing pleasure ahead of World of Asphalt 2022, we give you a selection of videos from Reddit showing road building equipment doing what it does best
VIDEO: How to execute a successful paving project
Watch and compare your own methods and best practices for fast, efficient and high-quality asphalt paving
Wirtgen’s new intelligent compact cold milling machine to debut at World of Asphalt
The W 100XFi is the first in a series of three new models now part of Wirtgen’s intelligent cold milling F series
Even asphalt pavers are going all in on electric power
Wirtgen and New Electric to work together in developing the world’s first asphalt spreading paver
Wirtgen unveils complete concrete paving train
Also new is an innovative system reported to make construction sites more efficient through the ability to flexibly and rapidly change working widths when paving with the TeleMold
It’s a good time to hit the road
Strong demand for new projects, coupled with increasingly advanced equipment and technology, spells growth for the roadbuilding sector
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