PavingEquipment Compactors Blog Archive

    Hamm Rolls Out Battery-Electric HD 10e & HD 12e Compactors
    Posted On: May 30, 2024
    Hamm says its new lithium-ion electric HD 10e and HD 12e roller compactors perform as well as diesel models throughout a typical workday but with zero emissions and lower noise levels. ...
    Caterpillar’s Midsize Asphalt Compactors Get New Mapping Display, More Options For 2024
    Posted On: April 30, 2024
    Caterpillar’s CB7, CB8, and CB10 smooth-drum asphalt compactors now have a new compaction control mapping display and are available with optional cab, split drums, and paving edge management features. ...
    Hamm HC 250 Roller Compactors & New Vibration Crusher Offer Single-Pass Crushing & Compacting
    Posted On: March 5, 2024
    The new vibration crusher (VC) drum on Hamm’s 27-ton HC 250i C VC roller compactor simultaneously crushes and compacts stone into a stable substrate and has a new tool holder system requiring no special tools for replacement. ...
    Superior Paving Corporation Completes I-95 Project Using Dynapac CC2200 VI Asphalt Roller
    Posted On: January 11, 2024
    Superior Paving Corporation used a Dynapac CC2200 VI asphalt roller with seismic technology for increased efficiency to complete a major paving project on I-95 in Virginia. ...
    Dynapac Reports Fuel Consumption Saving With The Dynapac Roller CA3500
    Posted On: April 25, 2023
    In 2022, a CA5000D machine owned by Implenia, the main contractor for the Varberg Tunnel construction project, was tested to measure the difference in fuel consumption when the machine was operated in different settings. ...
    Dynapac Announces 8- To 10-Ton Family Of Tandem Asphalt Roller Compactors
    Posted On: April 3, 2023
    The manufacturer showed off the first model in the new compactor lineup, the CC2200 VI, at ConExpo and announced that the compactors will offer drum widths from 59 to 66 inches and Tier 4 Final-compliant engines. ...
    Hamm’s New HP 100i Pneumatic-Tire Roller Compactor Meets North American Customers
    Posted On: March 22, 2023
    The articulated, 6.6- to 11-ton roller is designed mainly for chipseal applications and has a working width of 68 inches. ...
    Dynapac CC900 e Compactor & SD1800W e Paver Contribute To Zero-Emissions Amsterdam Highway Project
    Posted On: December 16, 2022
    “It just went the way it's supposed to go,” says Project Manager Sander van Domselaar of working with battery-electric equipment rather than traditional diesel-powered machines. ...
    Hamm Previews HX Roller Compactors, Smart Compact Digital Assistant Updates
    Posted On: September 28, 2022
    The HX series’ official launch will be at the Bauma construction trade show in Munich, Germany, from October 24th to 30th. ...
    HAMM To Launch New HX-Series Pivot-Steered Tandem Rollers At bauma 2022
    Posted On: June 22, 2022
    The new smooth-drum compactors work with HAMM’s new Smart Compact assistant that automatically adjusts a number of compaction settings to help less experienced operators achieve better compaction and use less fuel. ...
    Dynapac CA5000D Soil Compactors Make Short Work Of Long Swedish Tunnel Project
    Posted On: May 4, 2022
    The contractor made use of the smooth-drum compactors’ Dynapac Seismic vibration-to-ground control feature, Dyn@Link fleet monitoring solution, and Dyn@Lyzer cloud-based compaction control system to attack the project efficiently. ...
    Volvo CE Demonstrates CX01 Autonomous & Remote Control Single-Drum Asphalt Compactor Concept
    Posted On: October 5, 2021
    Attendees at the recent Utility Expo trade show in Louisville, Kentucky, had the opportunity to see Volvo’s CE CX01 compactor concept that provides options for remote control or fully autonomous operation. ...
    HAMM HP Series Pneumatic-Tire Rollers Combine Brains & Braun For High-Quality Compaction
    Posted On: August 26, 2021
    Thanks to the HAMM control system, a hydrostatic rear-axle drive, and a wealth of optional equipment, these compactors offer simple operation and consistent compaction. ...
    Dynapac SD2500CS & Combi Roller Pave Steep Road On New Zealand Coastline
    Posted On: June 3, 2021
    With inclines as steep as 22 degrees, the scenic coastal road can be a challenge to maintain, but a Dynapac track asphalt paver and a Dynapac combination roller proved equal to the task. ...
    Volvo Compact Assist Start Provides Entry-Level Intelligent Compaction
    Posted On: April 16, 2021
    The new compacting tool improves compaction quality and efficiency, and is an easy way to introduce your operators to the manufacturer’s more advanced compaction technology. ...
    Caterpillar Unveils 10 New Tandem & Combination Utility Compactors
    Posted On: April 15, 2021
    The new compactor lineup includes three GC-series models that meet Tier 4 Final emissions standards without an aftertreatment system. ...
    Multiquip Adds New Gas-Powered MVH508GH MQ Mikasa Reversible-Plate Compactor To Compactor Lineup
    Posted On: March 1, 2021
    The newest Multiquip compactor resides at the top of the MQ Mikasa reversible-plate lineup and is ready to take on the toughest jobsites. ...
    Dynapac’s Single-Arm CC900S Offset Roller Compactor Gets Up Close To Walls & Curbs
    Posted On: February 26, 2021
    The right-hand edge of its front drum is free and offset by 2.36 inches; Dynapac recommends the asphalt roller for smaller pavement projects such as cycle paths, narrow roads, and small parking areas. ...
    HAMM Smart Doc App Tracks & Documents Compaction
    Posted On: February 17, 2021
    H-series and H CompactLine-series compactor operators can use the app to easily record all essential data from a compaction job and then produce a PDF compaction report. ...
    Road Widener Brings Heightened Safety To Road Crews With Offset Vibratory Roller Attachment
    Posted On: February 17, 2021
    Road Widener LLC., a leading manufacturer of innovative road construction equipment, offers the industry’s first Offset Vibratory Roller attachment. ...
    HAMM H 5i & H 7i Offer Professional Compacting For Gardening & Landscaping Jobs
    Posted On: October 13, 2020
    A wide array of options makes these handy compactors even handier and more efficient, and a language-neutral control set makes them a popular addition to rental fleets. ...
    HAMM’s VIO Dual-Action Drum Boosts H 13i Roller Compactor Productivity
    Posted On: June 29, 2020
    HAMM’s VIO compaction system endows a single soil compactor drum with the ability to switch from conventional vibration to oscillation to achieve the required density in fewer passes than a traditional approach. ...
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    Used Truck Fleets Continue to Age Amidst Ongoing Inventory Decline
    Posted 5/7/2026
    According to the latest Sandhills Global market reports, inventory levels of used trucks on TruckPaper.com and other Sandhills platforms are down over 20% compared to last year and is continuing a downward trend. ...
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    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 4/30/2026
    Find out about the latest additions to Sandhills platforms, including TruckPaper.com’s new trailer model names and BoatHarbor.com’s new mobile app. ...
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    Paving, Asphalt & Concrete Trade Shows Across The US In 2026
    Posted 4/7/2026
    To help you plan your year, we’ve put together a 2026 schedule of the many expos and conventions this year throughout the U.S. for asphalt, concrete, and paving professionals. ...
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    AuctionTime Reaches More Heavy Machinery Buyers
    Posted 3/13/2026
    Read our post to learn how AuctionTime brings more bidders to weekly online auctions through unmatched exposure ahead of the sale. ...
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    Sandhills’ Flexible Sales Strategies Let You Tune Your Approach For The Best ROI
    Posted 3/12/2026
    Sandhills' flexible sales strategies help you sell the way you need to. ...
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    Activate OS Is Your Equipment Management Operating System
    Posted 3/12/2026
    Activate OS (ActivateOS.com) is an all-in-one equipment management platform used by dealers, heavy equipment fleet o\wners, and rental companies to track assets, automate inspections, and unlock new revenue streams for parts and service. ...
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    Get Easy Equipment Financing With CurrencyFinance
    Posted 3/11/2026
    CurrencyFinance’s fast, easy application helps equipment buyers secure financing up to $500,000 with low fixed rates and terms up to 72 months. ...
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    VIP+ Provides Accurate Valuations Plus Dealer Pricing Tools
    Posted 3/11/2026
    The Value Insight Portal+ (VIP+, formerly FleetEvaluator), generates accurate equipment, truck, and trailer valuations plus exclusive dealer pricing tools. ...
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    Sandhills Global Retail Platforms Connect Buyers & Sellers Across Industries
    Posted 3/11/2026
    Read our post to learn how Sandhills Global’s retail platforms connect buyers and sellers of trucks, heavy equipment, aircraft, and more. ...
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    Target Retail, Wholesale & Auction Buyers Simultaneously With Pre-AuctionTime
    Posted 3/9/2026
    Read our post to learn how Pre-AuctionTime enables sellers to advertise assets at retail and wholesale ahead of the planned auction date. ...
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