All Compaction Equipment Articles

Dynapac launches electric compactor
Set for market release next year, the electric compactor is part of a wider zero-emissions initiative
Weber MT highlights benefit of petrol powered compactors
Weber MT is now offering petrol versions of many of its diesel powered vibratory plates
Tobroco-Giant takes over SAMAC brand
Dutch company acquires compaction equipment manufacturer ULBO Machinery to offer full compact equipment range
Ammann updates ARX light tandem rollers
Swiss company’s new Stage V rollers offer faster compaction, improved drive mode switching and greater rental appeal 
New product showcase: Part Two
The cancellation of trade events this year has created alternative platforms such as IRN’s New Product Showcase. This issue looks at releases in earthmoving, compaction & surface preparation and more.
Wacker Neuson to share battery with Bomag
Cooperation opens up broader range of electrically-powered construction equipment to customers
Cat upgrades 815 soil compactor
 New Stage V compliant model features a Cat C7.1 engine and 9% lower maintenance costs 
New Product Showcase
With Covid-19 restrictions causing trade events like Intermat, IRE and APEX to be cancelled, IRN presents an overview of some of the products that would have been launched
Wacker Neuson expands and updates products
Wacker Neuson has further expanded it range of light and compact products, including a new version of its battery powered concrete vibrator
Caterpillar releases rental-friendly compactors
Caterpillar widens its 2 to 3 tonne compactor offering with three new tandem and combination compactors
Nishio leads on remote operation trials
The remote operation pilot project is being led by Nishio Rent All, contractor Kato Construction Co Ltd and Hitachi
Road Widener launches offset roller attachment
Manufacturer’s Offset Vibratory Roller is said to reduce maintenance by 90%
Dynapac updates CS1400 roller
Upgraded CS1400 VI sixth generation static steel three-drum roller includes Stage V engine and updated cab
Covid -19 demand for Instant Tool and Plant Hire’s JCB fleet
Newly established UK company Instant Tool and Plant Hire, which supplies JCB equipment, has reported demand for its small plant and tools driven by Covid-19.
Volvo CE offers 10t compactors with Tier 3/Stage IIIA engines
Manufacturer offers DD105 and DD105 OSC asphalt compactors with Tier 3/Stage IIIA engines
Altrad results show resilience despite Covid-19
Altrad’s full year results for year ended 31 August 2020 “better than expected” despite a second half decline
Roadbuilding: The road ahead
We take a look at the effects of the pandemic on roadbuilding activity, and the latest equipment
Wacker Neuson expands compaction telematics
German manufacturer launches Compamatic for reversible vibratory plates
Ammann takes full control of India JV
Ammann Group acquires 100% of the shares in Ammann India
Concrete equipment: Flexible forms
Formwork and rental have one thing in common: they both offer flexibility
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