[VIDEO] Renters' Review 2018: Done With Driveway Depressions

In the latest installment of Renters' Review, our annual feature where we rent equipment and report on the experience, we tackled Editor Jenny Lescohier's driveway depressions with a cut off saw, plate compactor, and a whole lot of cold patch asphalt.

June 11, 2018

In the latest installment of Renters' Review, our annual feature where we rent equipment and report on the experience, we tackled Editor Jenny Lescohier's driveway depressions with a cut off saw, plate compactor, and a whole lot of cold patch asphalt. As usual, the project took many unexpected twists and turns...

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Nominations Now Open for the Equipment Today Contractors’ Top 50 New Products

The 2024 award will highlight the best new product introductions and enhancements in the construction industry. Submissions close May 24.

Jobs that can rack up 10,000 hours on a diesel machine might add 6,000 hours or 7,000 hours to a comparable electric machine.

Challenges & Benefits of Moving to Electric Equipment

As emission regulations tighten, construction equipment power sources will evolve, but adoption will be gradual.

See More, Do More, Save More: The Construction Fleet Safety Advantage

See More, Do More, Save More: The Construction Fleet Safety Advantage

Join IntelliShift for a discussion by Erin Gilchrist, veteran fleet leader and host of Straight Talk on Fleet, as she speaks on how fleet safety drives success and learn how safety technology creates fleet visibility, cuts operational costs and protects your people and your business.

It’s time to transform compaction from an art to a science. Find out how intelligent compaction technology helps you achieve compaction specs in fewer passes — and how that translates into money saved.

Intelligent Compaction 101: How It Works and How You Benefit

It’s time to transform compaction from an art to a science. Find out how intelligent compaction technology helps you achieve compaction specs in fewer passes — and how that translates into money saved.

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Paving Big Philly Style | No Edge Lines Season 1 Episode 3

Brandon heads to the "City of Brotherly Love" and tries his hand at a number of new asphalt and pavement maintenance jobs for the first time, while also getting the chance to see some of what makes Philadelphia great.

BOMAG Americas, Inc.'s BPR45/45 provides operators an 8.4 hp Honda GX270 engine and 10,116 pounds of centrifugal force.

Compactors and Rollers for All Seasons

Manufacturers have recently released a variety of compactors and rollers, which can be used year-round, if necessary.

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Bobcat FP15.50 Forward Plate Compactor

The FP15.50 forward plate compactor is equipped with an efficient Honda engine that provides easy starts and maximum power while minimizing fuel consumption.

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Cat Attachments for Mini Excavators and Backhoe Loaders

The new models span the range of demolition and sorting grapples, multipurpose grapples for Cat Tiltrotators, vibratory compactor plates and cold planers.

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Bobcat RP22.40 Reversible Plate Compactor

The Bobcat RP22.40, the smallest reversible vibratory plate compactor in the Bobcat lineup, delivers compaction results in a wide range of applications.

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Caterpillar 3D Asphalt Screed Plate System

The 3D screed plate design improves mat density and smoothness as well as density at the joint to reduce compaction expense and improve the chances of achieving bonus.

BOMAG 2200-65 Cold Planer

"Building Better Roads" the Focus of BOMAG CONEXPO Showcase

Through a combination of new sustainable machines, smart equipment, and other advanced technologies BOMAG's focus at the big show is all about road building. Their booth will feature more than 40 machines.

When paired with the MX FUEL REDLITHIUM HD12.0 battery pack, the machine delivers 30 minutes of continuous runtime or 4,500-sq.-ft. per charge.

Milwaukee Tool Battery-powered MX FUEL Plate Compactor

When paired with the MX FUEL REDLITHIUM HD12.0 battery pack, the machine delivers 30 minutes of continuous runtime or 4,500 square feet per charge.

Vibratory Plate Compactors VP-PC400 VP-PC700 and VP-PC1000

Kubota VP-PC400 / 700 & 1000 Vibratory Plate Compactors

Kubota by Land Pride Plate Compactors for 3- to 8-ton excavators are ideal for trench, slope, and excavation compaction - well-suited for driving beams, pilings, pipe, guardrail posts, and seawalls.

Four working shafts, in an X shape, combine with a curved base plate to provide the 620 kg compactor with maneuverability that no other plate has previously achieved: an ability to go in an arc, circle or turn on the spot.

Ammann Unveils 3D Vibratory Plate Compactor

Four working shafts, in an X shape, combine with a curved base plate to provide the compactor with maneuverability that no other plate has previously achieved: an ability to go in an arc, circle or turn on the spot.

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Doosan DFP1520 Forward Plate Compactor

Generates 3,372 lbs. of maximum centrifugal force and has maximum vibration frequency of 100 Hz.

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Wacker Neuson Expands Gasoline, Battery-Powered Vibratory Plate Lines

The newly designed APS (battery) and BPS (gasoline) plates set a new standard in maneuverability and operator comfort and are suited for a variety of soil and asphalt compaction applications.

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Doosan Debuts Light Compaction Line at World of Concrete 2022

The 'biggest update for Doosan Portable Power light compaction products since Doosan acquired the line in 2007' includes a forward plate compactor, reversible plate compactor, all-new trench roller and an upright rammer on display in Las Vegas.

The MARSHALLTOWN Vibratory Plate Compactor

More Compaction Force & Faster Traveling Speed - The MARSHALLTOWN Vibratory Plate Compactor

Ap18 Updates To Gp12 Vibrator Plates Resized

Updates to Single Direction GP12, GP15 and GP18 Vibratory Plates

Recent updates to the GP18 adds enough clearance to install a paving pad on the asphalt version.

The MQ Mikasa MVH508GH Reversible Plate Compactor

The MQ Mikasa MVH508GH Reversible Plate Compactor

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Dynapac DRP Series Reversible Plate Compactors

When it comes to larger areas for compaction, the powerful DRP Reversible Plate Compactors are ideal for the job

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Dynapac DFP Series Forward Plate Compactors

The streamlined Dynapac DFP Forward Plat Compactors feature super comfort handles with HAV values below 2,5m/s2 for all day comfort

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CF2A Forward Plate Compactor

Weber MT's CF2A forward plate compactor is designed for asphalt compaction

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CF1 Vibratory Forward Plate Compactor

Weber MT's CF1 vibratory forward plate compactor is used for compacting in tight areas, for minor repair work and for paving in the hardscape/landscape industry

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Weber MT Develops Nearly "Round" CFR 90 Forward Plate Compactor

Nearly round vibratory plate is designed to make operation smoother than ever

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BPR 60/65 Gas-powered Reversible Plate Compactor

BOMAG's BPR 60/65 gas model reversible plate compactor delivers an average fuel consumption of less than 1 gal. per hour

See More, Do More, Save More: The Construction Fleet Safety Advantage

See More, Do More, Save More: The Construction Fleet Safety Advantage

Join IntelliShift for a discussion by Erin Gilchrist, veteran fleet leader and host of Straight Talk on Fleet, as she speaks on how fleet safety drives success and learn how safety technology creates fleet visibility, cuts operational costs and protects your people and your business.