The altitude really cuts into horsepower on long climbs.
We switched to crushed concrete for a base layer on a highway project. It held up under heavy traffic and passed all compaction tests. Our disposal costs dropped since we used onsite waste. Curious if others have seen similar benefits with recycled materials.
They think it's just a toy, but building it helped me spot wear patterns I miss on real gear. It's made me a sharper operator overall.
I live near a big park that's getting a makeover. Every morning on my way to the shop, I pass by and see these quiet electric compactors being used. It's a change from the loud diesel ones I remember from years ago. The crew says they're easier to handle and cut down on noise issues. It shows how much the gear is changing.
All the talk is about being green, but the power drop meant we ran behind schedule. Maybe we should work on making what we have cleaner instead of jumping to new tech.
I always thought changing cab air filters was just a maintenance chore until I drove out to a super dry site last week. The dust was insane, but my new filter kept the cab so clean I could actually see all day! How often do you guys swap yours when working in super gritty places?