Abstract: A paving system includes a machine having a plurality of ground-engaging elements and a frame. The machine may be a paving machine having a receiver configured to receive electronic data indicative of a non-uniformity in a substrate within a region to be paved with a mat of paving material. The paving system further includes an electronic control unit configured to control compactor interaction with the mat of material according to a mat smoothness criterion, including controlling compactor interaction with the mat of material in response to data, such as screed control data, indicative of the non-uniformity in the substrate.

Abstract: A paving system includes a machine having a plurality of ground-engaging elements and a frame. The machine may be a paving machine having a receiver configured to receive electronic data indicative of a non-uniformity in a substrate within a region to be paved with a mat of paving material. The paving system further includes an electronic control unit configured to control compactor interaction with the mat of material according to a mat smoothness criterion, including controlling compactor interaction with the mat of material in response to data, such as screed control data, indicative of the non-uniformity in the substrate.

Abstract: A method of increasing efficiency and avoiding or reducing potential stall conditions is accomplished by configuring a ripper of a track type tractor responsive to a net force vector acting on the ripper. The net force vector is indicative of the various forces and pressures acting on the ripper, and the values indicative of these forces can be sensed. For instance, the force and value indicative of the force magnitude can be sensed by monitoring driveline torque, whereas the force vector angle can be derived from ripper tilt and lift actuator pressures. The ripper is configured responsive to the force vector magnitude and direction either via a control algorithm, or by inputs generated by an operator.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a track-type work machine including a vertical idler adjuster, a track-type work machine including a roller frame and an idler mounted proximate an end of the roller frame. The idler includes an idler shaft, and at least one support block supports the idler shaft. One or both of the idler shaft and the at least one support block includes a plurality of assembly orientations corresponding to different idler heights relative to the roller frame.