Wirtgen
Wirtgen's Hamm H251 VC combination concrete/asphalt milling drum with a
vibrating roller – a.k.a. "crusher drum" – destroys material underfoot while on
the move. Applications for the crusher drum include breaking or pre-crushing
rock, breaking up concrete, crushing and compacting mixed soils, compacting
cohesive soils, compacting during cold recycling and stabilization.
betterroads.com/wirtgen-crusher-drum
Terex Roadbuilding
After a halt in production, Terex Roadbuilding rolled out its FD5000 "Great Lakes"
Front Discharge mixer truck. It has a 2013 EPA-compliant engine (MTU DD13
diesel engine), which can be configured to provide 350-, 380- or 450-horsepower.
The mixer truck on display has a 450-horsepower diesel engine with 1,550 ft.-lb.
torque and 197-inch wheelbase, an increase compared to previous five-axle models.
betterroads.com/terex-mixer-truck
Flink
Flink's FXP snowplow expands from 11 to 14 to 17 feet without an
operator needing to leave his or her seat. The plow is independently
activated from the left and right side. The hydraulically operated plow
does not have pins to hold sections in place or pivot points to bend out
of shape. The plow is placed out for visibility, safety and control. It has
no wings out to the side and no body scrapers behind the plow. For extremely heavy, wet snows, vibrators can be added to assist the cleaning of the blade and aid in snow and ice disbursement. The plow is able to navigate city streets and toll booths. betterroads.com/flink-fxp
Doka
Doka's Super Prop is a strong,
yet lightweight prop that is
fully compatible with the
Doka Truss Table system. With
a generous adjustment range
for each individual prop, the
aluminum prop maximizes leg
spacing for standard shoring
and minimizes overall re-shore
requirements. The prop uses
the highest capacity to weight
ratio to maximize jobsite
efficiency.
betterroads.com/doka-super-prop
Cargill
Cargill Deicing Technology's AccuBatch brine maker has an
automatic brine concentration measurement sensor so there
is no need to manually check and recheck brine concentration for optimum levels. The semi-automated system produces brine by the batch – up to 800 gallons per batch. The
brine maker has a plug-and-play design and is made from
durable marine-grade fiberglass.
betterroads.com/cargill-accubatch
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