Is This the Golden Age of the 8-ft. Paver?

Although many North American contractors covet 10-ft. paving machines because of their size, 8-ft. pavers are becoming the dominant paver in the market. This article discusses some of the advantages of choosing the smaller paver. The 8-ft. pavers offer maneuverability, versatility, lower weight, and lower cost. Although a 10-ft. highway paver can outproduce their smaller competitors, manufacturers are now employing similar technology on both machines, which allows the 8-ft. paver to handle almost all of the jobs that a 10-ft. paver can do, at significantly less cost.

• Record URL:
  http://www.forconstructionpros.com/article/10841268/8-foot-asphalt-paver-versatility
• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/issn/10985875
• Authors:
  • Heydorn, Allan
• Publication Date: 2013-1

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: pp 38-40
• Serial:
  • Pavement Maintenance & Reconstruction
  • Volume: 28
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: Cygnus Business Media
  • ISSN: 1098-5875

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Asphalt pavements; Equipment characteristics; Equipment design; Pavers
• Subject Areas: Highways; Pavements; Vehicles and Equipment; I61: Equipment and Maintenance Methods;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01488696
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 1 2013 9:36AM