Discover how Road Widener attachments for road construction, including the FH-R and Offset Vibratory Roller, can enhance productivity, reduce costs, and streamline material placement and compaction. Learn more about their versatile applications and cost-saving advantages.
In the face of labor shortages and high operational costs, the FH-R material placement attachment offers a game-changing solution for roadwork crews. Designed to enhance productivity with minimal labor, the FH-R seamlessly connects with various common equipment and efficiently places topsoil, gravel, asphalt, and more. Real-World Success Stories: Muscatine County Highway Department: Achieved a 200% increase in efficiency, completing road…
Road Widener’s FH-R material placement and Offset Vibratory Roller attachments are designed for versatility and efficiency in road and utility construction projects. The FH-R attachment, compatible with common machinery like skid steers and wheel loaders, reduces labor by 50% and costs a fraction of traditional equipment. Accessories like the Curb Backfiller, height-adjustable push rollers, and shoe extensions enhance its capabilities,…
Tips for Effective Compaction Whether building a new road, working to install water line or repairing an existing road, effective compaction is a must. No matter the scope or type of project, the compaction equipment you choose is important as it affects both efficiency and operator safety. Road Widener’s Offset Vibratory Roller is made to compact asphalt, recycled materials, limestone,…
Combat Worker Shortage Woes - 3 Ways a Material Placement Attachment Alleviates the Labor Shortage Labor shortages continue to be a significant pain point in the construction industry. Projects aren’t going away, but the pool of workers is shallow. To stay successful, it’s important to explore equipment options that can ensure you’re on or ahead of schedule even with a…
Case Study: Muscatine County Highway Department “The FH-R material placement attachment has allowed us to increase our efficiency by nearly 100%. We maintain about 900 miles of road during construction season and budgets aren’t getting any bigger, so it’s crucial that we get this work done in the most productive manner possible. The FH-R has enabled us to accomplish that.…
The OVR attaches to the skid steer already in our fleet allowing our crew to drive on the level road with the offset roller compacting on the shoulder. The risk of rollover and injury to my operator is eliminated and I’m seeing improvements in efficiency.
We are completing 4,000 linear feet per day of grading and paving projects for the installation of fiber optic with 4 or 5 guys on a project as compared to 2,000 feet per day with 5 or 6 guys.
The FH-R material placement attachment cut a 4-step process down to just 2 steps. Rather than dumping material on the road and pushing it with equipment then having to clean up after, the FH-R makes it possible to put material directly where it needs to go in an efficient and accurate manner.
After demoing the FH-R material placement attachment for a day, we were impressed with the results and decided to purchase one. Since then, I have continued to be happy with the ways the FH-R has boosted efficiency as we install 1-gig fiber for high-speed internet. The FH-R allows us to place asphalt exactly where we need it.