Compactors

Bomag - Thu July 08, 2021

Backwoods Grading Uses Bomag to Get the Jobs Done

Josh Miller is the proprietor of Backwoods Grading, Landscape and Excavation, a family-owned business headquartered in Fairview, N.C., just outside of Asheville in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Miller uses the Bomag BMP 8500 articulated, dual-drum, radio-controlled multipurpose compactor, specially designed for earthworks, just about every day and "it works as advertised.""We've used Bomag products our whole time in business because we do a lot of compaction work....

Dynapac - 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....

Volvo Construction Equipment - Thu April 08, 2021

Volvo Construction Equipment Adds Entry-Level Package for Compact Assist Intelligent Compaction System

As part of the company's ongoing commitment to customer productivity, Volvo CE has introduced Compact Assist Start, a new introductory package of its Intelligent Compaction system, Compact Assist. "If a customer hasn't used Intelligent Compaction before, then Compact Assist Start is the perfect introduction for them," said Mark Eckert, product manager, Volvo CE....

Caterpillar - 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....

Caterpillar - Mon April 05, 2021

Cat 816 Landfill Compactor Improves Uptime Reliability, Lowers Maintenance, Increases Operator Productivity

Building on a nearly 50-year legacy of delivering maximum compaction performance and rugged durability, the new Cat 816 landfill compactors features improved guarding and structure engineering to optimize uptime availability....

Caterpillar - Wed March 31, 2021

Advanced Tech for Cat 815 Soil Compactor Increases Productivity, Lowers Maintenance Costs

The Cat 815 soil compactor features technology upgrades to help increase productivity and efficiency, so more area is compacted in less time on large earthworks projects. New machine designs and revised service groupings combine to cut maintenance costs up to 9 percent....

Doosan Portable Power - Wed March 25, 2020

Doosan's Portable Power Light Compaction Products

Doosan Portable Power compactors are known for versatility and optimal performance in a variety of applications, including granular soils, crushed aggregate, paving, and asphalt patchwork. Its light compaction equipment includes upright rammers, vibratory plate compactors and walk-behind vibratory rollers....

Bomag - Mon September 16, 2019

Bomag Launches Gas Engine Model of Its BPR 60/65 Reversible Plate Compactor

Featuring the 11.7-hp (8.7-kW) Honda GX 390 gas engine, the new Bomag BPR 60/65 reversible plate compactor offers increased compaction performance on soil and block paving applications. An economical alternative to diesel units, the BPR 60/65 delivers an average fuel consumption of less than 1 gal/hr (3.8 l/hr) and offers the convenience of gas on job sites where diesel fuel is not easily accessible....

Husqvarna - Mon June 10, 2019

Husqvarna LP 9505 Boosts Productivity in Challenging Trenches

Husqvarna's LP 9505 is a powerful, easy-to-operate trench compactor that delivers productivity in demanding trench compaction jobs, according to the manufacturer. The LP 9505's high operating weight enables efficient compaction without vibration, from the initial static passes all the way to the finish....

Wacker Neuson - Thu January 24, 2019

Wacker Neuson Offers AP1850e, AP1840e Battery-Powered, Zero Emissions Plates

Wacker Neuson continues to dominate the compaction industry with the introduction of the first battery-powered single direction vibratory plates offering zero-emissions compaction. The AP1850e and AP1840e series offer a new solution for contractors and rental centers looking for a cordless, emissions-free plate compactor for a variety of applications....