Caterpillar Paving is now rolling out its F Series paver range. These models offer increased performance and capabilities, delivering higher paving quality.
Volvo CE is upgrading its key asphalt paver models with the addition of its latest generation technology. The company is now fitting the sophisticated EPMIII electronic pavement management system to its new generation P6820D. This machine is also equipped with the new PaveAssist package, which allows real-time monitoring of machine parameters.
The P6820D replaces the earlier C series machine, with power from the latest generation Volvo D6 engine rated at 140KW, and which meets the Stage IV/Tier 4 Final em
Dynapac is offering a new all-electric asphalt paver, the SD 25 80C e. The firm claims that compared to diesel-powered machines, the new generation electric paver is more energy efficient. It also ensures improved air quality and up to 20% noise emission reduction, a key benefit for use in urban sites. The new SD and XD paver models are designed to have alternative drive options, with the SD25 80C e the first derivate of an emission free portfolio.
Proven polyester bridge deck surfacing technology is now being used more widely – Mike Woof writes. The benefits of using polymer concrete bridge deck overlays are well known and this technology is becoming widely used in the US. The system can improve protection for bridge surfaces and help extend the life of a bridge deck, as well as increasing skid resistance. In the last 25 years the use of these overlays has increased significantly in the US. These perform best when installed on bridge decks that are i
Key manufacturers are introducing new excavators and ADTs featuring the latest diesel engine technology, while there are developments too in the grader sector - Mike Woof reports
The start of 2014 was always going to be a key year for the construction equipment sector, given the commencement of the Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions regulations for North America and Europe. This phased introduction of ever tougher emissions regulations has been a long process, as well as a very costly one in terms of resear
