Industry News

Bomag Expands Light Equipment

The close drum spacing makes the BW and BW D particularly light and manoeuvrable. All operating points are within the user's reach. Bomag is launching two new walk-behind rollers: The BW 65 and BW 65 D. The new Bomag BW 65 and BW 65 D walk-behind rollers are now equipped with an electric starter as standard. Their close drum spacing furthermore ensures that they are particularly light and manoeuvrable in use. All operating points are easily within...

Ammann Light Tandem Rollers Updated For The Rental Market

Ammann light tandem rollers have been enhanced for contractors who rent the machines – and the rental houses that supply them. The rollers feature a new Kubota D1703-M-DI engine that does not require any Engine After-Treatment Technology (EAT) to meet the latest EU Stage VU.S. Tier 4f emission standards. This appeals to contractors who rent the machines and aren’t willing or comfortable maintaining the Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF) or Exhaust G...

Ammann Technology Supports Extension Of The A9

Asphalt Paving at the Highest Level Work on the A motorway in the Valais canton between Siders and Brig (approximately 32 km long) is a challenging project on many fronts. With a revised alignment the route is designed to bundle the traffic lanes as efficiently as possible given the narrowness of the Rhône valley. About 50% of the new A9 motorway route through the Upper Valais runs underground which makes the construction work particularly difficu...

Case Unveils New E Series Single Drum Vibratory Rollers

With best-in-class centrifugal forces an advanced self-adjusting torque control system and the most climbing power in the industry the three new E Series single drum rollers (SV207E SV211E and SV213E) are built for industry-leading performance in the most demanding compaction applications. Features include updated frame engine cab and drum designs; best-in-class centrifugal forces and gradeability up to 67 percent. CASE Construction Equipment intr...