Exploring the fundamentals of compaction and one key machine that makes the final pass: a HAMM roller. From versatility to ...

Volvo SD75 soil compactor has a 99-horsepower Volvo Tier 4-Interim diesel that uses a DPF. With a 66-inch drum, dynamic drum forces can be adapted to suit a range of terrain or depth of material. High ...

SAKAI America announced their decision to move the production of its popular 54” soil compactor to North America. It was the last soil compactor from the SAKAI line-up produced in Japan and imported ...

SD125 Volvo soil compactor has an operating weight of 26,565 pounds, similar to the Volvo SD115 but with a 0.2-inch thicker drum shell and a heavier outer eccentric weight. The new 147.5-horsepower ...

From mild winters to heavier equipment, farmers face several uncontrollable factors, adding layers to the soil compaction problem. “Our winters have been milder, and snowfall has been lighter in ...

The calendar may say it’s time to get in the fields, but the soil conditions should determine our actions. After a long winter, most of us suffer from cabin fever and we want to get out and busy. This ...

Government incentives, spurred by climate change fears, will likely nudge you toward reduced tillage programs and cover crops in the near future. On-farm tests conducted by Farm Journal field ...

Most plants are rooted in the ground, and they are highly dependent on the surrounding soils. Most experts agree that 80% of a tree’s roots are made up of the fleshy feeder root variety which function ...

This year in South Dakota many areas have received high amounts of rainfall during the summer. This has led to portions of fields being wet particularly in the northeastern part of the state. Soils ...