Equipment World Digital Magazine
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EquipmentWorld.com | April 2017 47 S lipform pavers designed for curb and gutter work are echoing the design ad- ditions of machines primarily used for concrete paving applications. This means the focus has shifted to control systems. The process in laying down concrete doesn't vary at a basic level, but what's created at the back end of a curb and gut- ter machine, such as the profi les curves, is more in line with a true three-dimensional product. Contractors can also use these machines in multiple settings, switching from large-scale projects to small commer- cial jobs. Granted, the success of these applica- tions depends upon a skilled operator, but demanding projects and schedules, not to mention the broadening skills gap and ag- ing out of expert workers, have prompted manufacturers to step up their game in operation technology. highway contractor | by Chris Hill | ChrisHill@randallreilly.com CURB AND GUTTER MACHINES: Boosted technology provides more fl exibility, streamlines operator functions [ ] [ ] The three-track GOMACO Com- mander III Xtreme introduced at the 2017 ConExpo can slipform pave at 24-inch radius and features rotary-sensored slew drives for steering, sensored leg positioning, independent travel circuits to each track and a three-sensor radius system. T his list includes curb and gutter slipform paver manufacturers and models included in the Equipment World Spec Guide. In addition to the specifi cations for each model, the online version of the Spec Guide offers a comparison tool that shows side-by-side how each model stacks up against another manufacturer's comparable version. • Curb-Tec CT 900, CT 3000 • Power Curber 150, 5700-C, 5700-C-MAX • Curb Fox 2000, 300, 500, 500T • Easi-Pour 570, 650B, Compact 880, 1000 • GOMACO Curb Cadet, GT-3200, GT-3400, GT-3600, GT-6000-78, GT-6000-90, GT6300, 3300, 4400, Commander III-3T • MBW C101, C101-18 CG200 • Miller Formless M-1000, M-8100, M-8800 For these particular machines, visit www.specguideonline.com/ search/curb-and-gutter-concrete-slipform-pavers. Curb and gutter manufacturers and models