Spec Sheet: Caterpillar 972M Wheel Loader

A look at key benefits of Caterpillar's new 972M Tier 4 Final wheel loader.

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April 9, 2014

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KASK Adds Face Shields to ZENITH X2 FULL BRIM Helmet

Highway Trust Fund Crisis: What Contractors Need To Know | Watch FCP

SAKAI America Updates SV544-1 Series 84-Inch Soil Compactor

Sakai America, Inc.

The SV544-1 soil compactor delivers enhanced performance without sacrificing simplicity — more power, less fuel, zero complicated screens.

The pictured SV544-1 variant is a padfoot model (SV544T-1) with the following factory-installed optional equipment: bolt-through design smooth shell kit, enclosed cab, and hydraulic leveling blade.

Chryso Launches Eco Dust Suppressant Solutions for Construction and Industrial Sites

The Eco Dust line offers biodegradable dust suppression solutions for construction, quarry, mining and industrial operations.

Chryso Eco

Bobcat Company Unveils T86-2 Compact Track Loader as Part of Its Loader Evolution Lineup

Solving Today’s Jobsite Challenges

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Asphalt Contractor's Ultimate Winter Equipment Maintenance Guide

Your equipment is too large of an investment to risk it breaking down when the busy season is just getting started. Take the time now, and save when it matters most.

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What New Permitting Reforms Could Mean For Road Builders

One of the biggest headaches the asphalt and roadbuilding industry faces on a regular basis is permitting, and Washington is inching closer to simplifying the process for everyone.

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Teton Pass Rebuilt: Innovation, Risk, And Resilience On The Big Fill Slide

AeroAggregates of North America, LLC

When Wyoming’s Teton Pass gave way in 2024, engineers faced a 100-foot slope failure with no easy fix. The solution came from recycled glass.

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The Sanibel Causeway Reconstruction: Three Years After Hurricane Ian

Superior Construction

The island community's new bridge should be able to stand the test of time, as well as handle just about anything mother nature might throw at it.

Gabion marine mattresses (25,225 square yards) await installation for scour protection.

When The Heat Is On: Safety Rollbacks Endanger Road Crews In The Sunbelt

Heat safety has become a buzzword to health and safety professionals, but what happens when state's move to erode protections for workers?

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Caterpillar Unveils Next Generation Cat 140 Lever Motor Grader at PWX 2025

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The all new grader comes equipped with enhanced safety features, and is built from the ground up for high tech integrations.

Big Tech Roundtable 3.0: Automation Nation

Three of the biggest names in machine control and automation sit down to discuss the future of on the job robotics for road builders.

Asphalt Contractor's Top 30 Products 2025: Meet the Winners

The best new and innovative products for the asphalt and road building industry.

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Dynapac Appoints Yann Monnet North American President And General Manager

Dynapac North America LLC

The company announced on April 28 that it's search for a replacement for former president Jamie Roush had come to an end, signaling the start to a new era.

Yann Monnet, Dynapac North America GM

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