Compac News, Videos, and Information

Tue August 27, 2013

Morbark Unveils First Boxer Compact Utility Loader

The first Boxer compact utility loader rolled off the Morbark Inc. production line recently. Morbark, a manufacturer of tree care, sawmill, recycling, forestry and biomass chipping and grinding equipment, acquired Boxer Equipment, a product line of Mertz Manufacturing LLC at the end of 2012....

Mon August 26, 2013

Pennsylvania Paving Company Uses Compact Excavator for Site Prep and Demolition

Full-sized excavators are among the most powerful types of heavy equipment available. With its massive size, long boom, rugged construction and big attachments, an excavator is the machine to have when you need to demolish a large structure, dig sizeable holes or move considerable amounts of dirt or other materials....

Fri July 26, 2013

Bomag Reversible Plate Compactors Offer Enhanced Performance

Designed with fully enclosed protection hoods, Bomag’s BPR35/60 series reversible plate compactors provide contractors and rental customers with faster working speeds and greater compaction forces for work on granular and mixed soils....

Fri July 26, 2013

Case Expands Compact Excavator Line With CX55B

Case Construction Equipment expanded its compact excavator product line into a new class segment with the introduction of the Case CX55B minimum tail swing model. The new compact excavator provides enhanced lift capacity, digging force and operator comfort, according to the manufacturer....

Fri July 19, 2013

Montabert Micro CPA Drilling Attachment Fits Compact Carriers

Designed for use on compact excavators, backhoe loaders and skid steer loaders in the 5.5 to 11 ton (5 to 10 t) weight range, the new Micro CPA drilling attachment by Montabert enables contractors to more efficiently complete a variety of underground utility-related tasks in rough and long-reach applications....

Wed July 17, 2013

Bobcat E85 Compact Excavator Offers More Productivity, Operator Conveniences

Bobcat Company has expanded its M-Series excavator lineup with the launch of the E85 minimal tail swing machine, the largest machine in the company’s compact excavator family. The 8.5-ton (7.7 t) E85 provides increased arm and bucket forces, fuel efficiency and cycle times....

Thu May 09, 2013

Volvo Introduces Compaction Heavyweights

When it comes to the biggest asphalt compacting jobs, Volvo Construction Equipment offers a range of high-performing heavy hitters — all of which are designed to handle a variety of applications and conditions and deliver a smooth, even mat in fewer passes....