Marketing types like to claim that their machine is “versatile”, meaning just about anything from it can turn a corner to making a cup of tea for the operator while digging a ditch.
We at World Highways believe that it is only a truly experienced professional operator who can bring out the versatility in a machine.
You can see for yourself, at 55 seconds into this compilation video, just what one of those true blue professionals can do.
But don’t do this at home. And certainly don’t do this on a co
Urban mobility is high on the infrastructure agenda in Mexico. Business News Americas spoke with Salvador Herrera, executive director of the Centre for Sustainable Transport (CTS), about the elements of a sustainable transport system and Mexico City's addiction to the car
At the heart of Mexico City's transport policy is a contradiction that is typical of the country as a whole. The government is spending big on Line 12 of the metro system and has introduced the first Metrobús bus rapid transit (BRT) l
From its Gold Lot stand, Caterpillar is remotely operating a D8T dozer situated 1,700 miles away in Peoria, Illinois. The CAT Command remote control system offers a choice of two operator interfaces - a portable operator console designed for line-of-sight use and an ergonomically-designed operator station that can be located remotely.
VSS Macropaver has released a number of new products at CONEXPO-CON/AGG, with the Macropaver 12E the centre of attention. The Macropaver was first devised as a rugged and reliable large production machine for slurry seal and micro-surfacing and today's Macropaver has proven to be one of the fastest, most flexible and cost-effective machines in the road maintenance industry.
