Paver History: The first concrete paver was dreamed up in 1903 when a concrete mixer was fitted on a frame. It mixed the concrete, emptied it onto the ground between wooden forms, was moved forward, ...

The SUPER 1300-3i is a highly compact paver yet features a maximum laydown rate of 385 tons per hour and a pave width of up to 16 ft., 5 in. The SUPER 1300-3i is a highly compact paver, yet features a ...

Caterpillar Inc. will be adding a new compact line of asphalt pavers and screeds to the paving products family. These standard 8-ft. size-class paver and screed combinations include the AP400, AP455, ...

The compact size and small footprint combine with exceptional maneuverability for more opportunity to pave in confined areas such as narrow streets, small parking lots, and other urban-type ...

LeeBoy 9000 rubber-tired paver has an 8-foot electrically heated screed and weighs 33,000 pounds. It is the company's first entry in this size class. The 173-horsepower Caterpillar diesel is mounted ...

Much like other machine categories, the market for smaller asphalt pavers (generally under 21,000 pounds) has improved as the economy has improved. Manufacturers have focused of late on versatility ...

Laying asphalt is normally a time consuming task, particularly on a new road or full depth reconstruction where at least three layers have to be laid and carefully compacted separately. However, an ...

Switzerland-based manufacturer Ammann has launched a new range of asphalt pavers, said to be technologically advanced. Ammann’s new AFT 200-2 asphalt paver. The new range includes 17 models, with ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...