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.
As more and more infrastructure projects begin, following the passing of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment Act, there is a strong push to move above-ground utility lines underground. Numerous advantages come with moving electricity lines, telephone wires and water pipes underground; however, underground utility work is expensive and tedious. The process involves inefficient installation methods and extremely costly solutions.
The Offset Vibratory Roller Attachment outperforms self-propelled compaction rollers in almost every aspect – eliminate the risk of rollovers while offering the same compaction pounds/cubic foot as traditional methods without the weight. Read more to see how you can take your next road repair project to the next level.
The passing of the $1.2 billion Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment Act opened the door for a flood of road and utility construction projects focused on rebuilding America’s infrastructure. While this presents a huge opportunity for contractors, success depends on having the right equipment to tackle projects effectively, efficiently and safely.
Some of the most dangerous roadways in the country include bustling highways, high-speed interstates and tricky intersections. But unexpected danger lies beyond big-city distractions and high-traffic roads, where the hazards relate to nature more than other vehicles.
The FH-R Material Placement Attachment outperforms traditional shouldering methods in almost every aspect – with 1/5 the investment and 50% less labor. Read more to see how you can take your next road repair project to the next level.
The patented FH-R material placement attachment provides contractors with 50% reduced labor at 1/5 of the cost of traditional self-propelled equipment. Additionally, the remote-controlled design of the attachment allows the operator of the host machine to control the attachment via remote control — enhancing safety by eliminating the danger of additional workers standing along the jobsite.
Road repair projects are on the rise, but limited budgets require a reevaluation of methods and efficiency to ensure the available funds can stretch far enough. With crews facing a growing backlog of jobs, contractors are looking for ways to improve efficiency and get more done with the same amount of time and workers. Is your fleet up to the…
Road Widener now offers a spray bar system that increases the versatility of the Offset Vibratory Roller attachment. This accessory fits on all Offset Vibratory Roller attachments and aids in suppressing dust particles, compacting aggregates and preventing clumping when rolling hot mix asphalt.
Road Widener LLC recently promoted Todd Dohnal to business development manager and appointed Jack Guebard and Rick Cuozzi as regional sales managers. Dohnal will focus on global sales while Guebard will serve the central United States and Cuozzi will cover the eastern United States.
Petersen Landscaping has been using Road Widener’s FH-R material placement machine since September 2020. As a small contractor, this tool has helped my company take on demanding jobs that no one else wanted to touch — and do it profitably — all with a small crew. It’s a game-changer for my business.
Our telephone company has been serving western Siskiyou County, California’s telecommunications needs for 125 years, and were founded on a commitment to quality and safety. We first discovered Road Widener from an advertisement, which encouraged us to seek out alternative methods for our telephone and internet line trench backfilling applications.
During the peak of road repair season, having efficient tools that won’t strain other areas or compromise safety is important. Roadbuilding tasks have long been plagued with inefficient methods and extremely costly solutions. With the experience of roadbuilding in our background, we talked with other roadcrews about their pain points and incorporated our own experience and their feedback – amounting…
The FH-R precisely dispenses topsoil, gravel, asphalt, limestone and more on roadways and shoulders — all with an attachment compatible with common machines that contractors already own. This offers road repair contractors unbeatable versatility and profitability.
ROMCO Equipment Co. has been working with Road Widener since 2016, and it has been nothing but a positive experience. We were promised a shouldering product that was durable and had a place in our market — true on both points.
Crewmember safety is the highest priority in road construction. And with so many uncontrollable variables on a busy highway or narrow back road, a contractor shouldn’t be forced to further risk their crew’s safety by using poorly designed equipment.
Road Widener recently appointed Todd Dohnal and Jack Nate as regional sales managers, as the company focuses on expanding its direct sales coverage worldwide to better serve its customers.
Road Widener offers the industry’s first Offset Vibratory Roller attachment. The attachment’s offset, patented design allows the host machine to drive safely on flat ground while compacting sloping shoulders, ditches and other hard-to-reach areas alongside the road, a task that has traditionally put road crews in danger of rollover accidents, increased workers’ comp costs and led to poor safety ratings.
The FH-R Road Widener can place aggregate with one person in under 10 minutes! Flexibility for single, left side, right side or dual discharge.
Our customers have high standards when it comes to equipment. Wagner Equipment Co. serves some of the largest asphalt contractors in Colorado’s metropolitan areas. They are in need of the latest in road construction and road repair equipment to keep their businesses running at peak efficiency.
Commerce City, Colorado implemented a money-saving tactic, by purchasing a Road Widener. Having previously used a Motor Grader machine, Commerce City could only widen one mile per day. However, with the Road Widener, the city was able to complete up to two miles per day.
