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Ammann has upgraded its advanced Intelligent Compaction system, ACEpro, to make it easier for operators to access the built-in technology. The enhanced system is being integrated into Ammann ARP 75 and ARP 75 C Pivot-Steer Tandem Rollers. Ammann Compaction Expert (ACE), the company’s proprietary automatic measurement, control and documentation system, was first launched in 1998….

Ammann’s environmentally friendly solution for machines, eMission, is integrated into new Ammann products. It starts with reduced emissions – and incorporates efficiency, productivity and lower maintenance demands that make job sites healthier and business owners more profitable. ECOdrop Initiative Ammann has also taken efforts to incorporate sustainable improvements across their product line through the ECOdrop…

If you are looking for a compactor with a compaction rate of around 50 tonnes, (let’s face it, we all are at some point or other), then the 2012 model Dynapac CC362 D single drum vibratory roller on the front cover should be up your street. Even better news is that Plantmaster have four examples…

We take a look at the new Wacker Neuson products launched in the first half of 2024. The new generation of battery-powered rammers and the battery-powered, single-direction vibratory plate WP1550e set a clear signal in the direction of zero emission construction sites. These new compaction devices support customers in making their move to zero emissions….

Hamm is now offering models for countries with exhaust emission standard EU Stage V/EPA Tier 4f, which have been designed specifically to crush and compact rock and stone. The new models are available in countries with Tier 3 exhaust emission standard from the autumn of 2024. The benefits to construction companies are plain to see:…

Ammann’s new light tandem roller is petrol-powered and features side-free drums that enable compaction in the tightest job sites. The Ammann ARX 10.1 StV utilises the Honda GX630 (15,5 kW / 21HP) petrol engine, which reduces ownership costs on a daily basis. It meets the latest EU Stage V/U.S. EPA Phase III emission regulations. The…

The range of HD+ tandem rollers have been a firm fixture in the product range of roller manufacturer Hamm for many years. Back in the summer of 2023, new models were launched spanning all weight classes, all featuring the relevant interfaces for digital applications. Plus, the Easy Drive operating concept was also introduced to machines…

The new Ammann ARW 65-S Walk-Behind Roller features a steering innovation that enables the machine to move forward, backward, and laterally. The new S version has a pivoting mechanism that enables movement in all directions. The prior version only enables forward and reverse movements. With the S version, the machine can also be moved to…

The new ARS 110.2 T1 is equipped with a powerful and reliable Cummins 4BT3.9 diesel engine. No engine after-treatment (EAT) is required – one of many efforts to simplify service/maintenance and reduce costs. Savings on time, fuel, and fluids The compactor reflects Ammann’s ECOdrop philosophy, which makes products more environmentally friendly – and profitable, too….

Not an everyday sight. A standard-looking tandem roller working on huge fields or lawn. Usually at home on road construction, the Ammann tandem roller has found success in a unique application in Turkey. The country’s leading natural turf grower, Çim Dünyası, is utilising an Ammann ARX 23.1-2 Light Tandem Roller in the development of its…

Easy Drive in the 7 to 8 t class plus six new models From summer 2023, the HD+ series from Hamm is expanding by six new roller models for asphalt construction with operating weights of 7 t and 8 t. Hamm fits the HD+ 70i and HD+ 80i (EPA Tier 4/EU Stage V) models with…

Caterpillar has launched an initiative to simplify nomenclature for select models in the Cat® vibratory soil compactor range. To correlate with the GC models in the compaction product family, all models within the soil compactor line will feature weight-based names derived from the metric tonnage class in which the model competes. Additionally, the model series descriptor…

Ammann’s new ART 240 StV Pneumatic-Tyred Roller meets the world’s strictest emissions standards without compromising operation in soil and asphalt applications. The rollers are suited to applications such as motorways, railways, airfields, industrial zones and residential areas. They are powered by EU Stage V/U.S. EPA Tier 4f engines from Deutz with EGR, DOC, SCR and…

Volvo Construction Equipment has launched their latest addition to its range of electric machines – and its first for the road segment – with the DD25 Electric asphalt compactor. The Volvo DD25 Electric will make its debut at this year’s CONEXPO trade show in Las Vegas. The newest addition to Volvo CE’s lineup of electric…

Ammann’s new pivot-steer roller carries on its tradition of manoeuvrability while adding unparalleled visibility and fingertip operator control. In addition, the Ammann ARP 75 Pivot-Steer Tandem Roller also offers adjustable compaction width due to crab mode, a variable range of frequencies – and plenty of compaction punch. The machine is also available in a “combi”…

A series of new products have been trailed for the forthcoming Bauma show on 24-30th October. Reversible Battery-Powered Plate APU3050e Wacker Neuson is presenting an all-new innovation in the construction equipment field: the first battery-powered reversible vibratory plate with direct drive, which once again significantly expands the potential range of applications for battery-powered plates. The…

The Ammann ARS 30 and ARS 50 Single Drum Rollers are the most compact rollers in Ammann’s soil compaction product line. The ARS 30 and ARS 50 are ideal for road construction businesses and rental fleets that need a small, durable and powerful product for success on a daily basis. The rollers are suitable for…

In 2021, with the APS and BPS series, Wacker Neuson launched three new single direction electric and conventional drive vibratory plates into the market. Two further battery-powered plates, APS1550e and APS2050e, and their petrol-powered counterparts BPS1550 and BPS2050, are now being added to the range. Also, the first diesel-powered model is being added to the…