Manufacturers of plate compactors say the machine is a simple piece of equipment that experiences breakdowns in two main areas: the engine and the belts. So preventive maintenance on those key areas ...

Equipment is a key element in paving and pavement maintenance. One key piece of equipment for almost all jobs is a plate compactor. Plate compactors can be used to compact sub base and asphalt on ...

Compact equipment manufacturer Bobcat has launched nine stand alone light compaction machines in North America. This latest expansion of product offerings is meant to provide customers with added ...

Like most diesel engine manufacturers looking toward the future, Germany's Hatz has branched out into alternative power sources, including electrification. At Bauma 2025 in Munich, the company ...