Asphalt Cutting Tools

The easiest method uses milling attachments like Rolling Wedge tools mounted on a skid steer or large milling machine. Their rolling-wedge action lifts and cuts asphalt with less resistance than hammer-and-chisel style carbide picks, reducing operator fatigue, vibration, and machine strain while producing a smoother, more consistent cut.

An angle grinder with a diamond blade can make small, shallow cuts in asphalt for repairs or edging, but it is not suitable for large-scale milling or surface removal. For production-grade asphalt cutting on roadways or job sites, dedicated milling tools like Rolling Wedge attachments are far more efficient and durable.

Rolling Wedge milling tools typically need replacement only every 1-3 months, compared to traditional carbide picks which often require replacement twice a week in asphalt milling applications. This dramatically reduces maintenance costs, tool inventory needs, and equipment downtime on active projects.

Yes. Rolling Wedge tools are engineered to cut through many grades of rebar, wire mesh, and concrete joint dowel bars without jamming or stalling. This makes them suitable for reinforced concrete milling projects where traditional carbide picks would break or require frequent stops.

Rolling Wedge tools are compatible with both rubber-tire and track skid steer loaders as well as large milling equipment such as Roadtec and CAT milling machines. This allows contractors to upgrade existing machinery rather than purchase new heavy equipment for asphalt or concrete milling.

Yes. Rolling Wedge tools are designed to mill mixed surfaces, cutting through asphalt and concrete simultaneously without requiring tool swaps. This capability speeds up projects involving transition zones or mixed-material roadways while maintaining a smooth, bounce-free cutting action.