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Innovation in Compaction

Developments in hydraulics and electronics have made it possible for manufacturers to improve the compactive effort and effectiveness of rollers and plate compactors.

The move from static to vibratory rollers, like many of the innovations contractors see in commercial rollers, began in the larger highway models and 'trickled down' to the smaller rollers.

The Paver Market: What Manufacturers Say

Manufacturers share market insights on how asphalt pavers have improved.

John Hood, Bomag Americas' sales manager for paving and milling products, says that today roughly 90% of commercial work is done with track pavers, a significant shift from a roughly 50/50 split 20 years ago.

Roller Safety, Comfort Improve Productivity - and Manufacturers Respond

The last 25 years have brought many innovations to the compaction industry including advancements in ergonomics and safety.

Manufacturers say all innovations, from hydraulics and electronics to ergonomics and safety, is applied and tested on highway rollers but eventually finds its way to commercial and residential compaction equipment.

Starry Insights on Achieving Density

PMC 46 Combilaser

Hiltilase 10162967

Keep Your CTLs on Track

Extend compact track loader undercarriage life through proper maintenance and operating practices.

Operator technique determines the life expectancy and operating costs of most compact track loader undercarriage components.

Advantages of Steel Tracks

Steel tracks can offer benefits in certain compact track loader applications.

Steel tracks can be an advantage when working in rugged underfoot conditions.

Get Maximum Impact In the Trenches

Selecting the right compaction equipment for operation in trenches requires matching the soil conditions and the work area to the type and features of the machine.

Remote controls provide an added measure of safety by enabling the operator to control the machine from outside of the trench.

Trench Compaction Hits the Skids

Unique compaction plate attachment puts skid steers to work in the trenches.

Asphalt Pavers

Check out some of the latest models for your asphalt paving tasks.

Ditch Runner DR-659

Track Replacement Precautions

Cutting costs on replacement tracks for your compact track loaders could prove more expensive in the long run.

973D Track Loader

Caterpillar - Cat

Caterpill 10161862

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