Equipment Focus: Soil Compactors

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Information for Site Prep’s special focus on soil compactors has been provided by the respective manufacturers. For more information on their equipment lines, visit the websites listed under each entry.

BOMAG

BOMAG’s BC462EB soil compactor combines the designs of refuse compactors with the functionality of single-drum soil compactors. The BC462EB features hydrostatic drive, a 255 hp water-cooled Deutz diesel engine and a sealed-frame design. The BC462EB achieves compaction through its weight (51,000 lb.), the wheel design and the impact force of the teeth.
(www.bomag-americas.com)

Case

The SV Series vibratory rollers by Case Construction Equipment feature hydrostatic drive that synchronizes the rear wheels and drum. The SV208 and SV210 models feature 99 hp diesel engines and drum widths of 66 in. The SV212 and SV216 models feature 148 hp engines and drum widths of 87 in.
(www.casece.com)

Cat

The Cat 825H soil compactor weighs more than 72,000 lb., and the Cat C15 engine produces 354 net hp. The 825H provides smooth, consistent shifting with fingertip control, and its electronic controls contribute to high productivity. Its tamping wheel tip design and modified chevron pattern offer greater traction, penetration and compaction.
(www.cat.com)

Dynapac

Dynapac’s CA250-II is designed for single-drum soil compaction in road building, airfields, dams, harbors and industrial sites. The configuration provides improved operator visibility and accessibility to frequent service points. Safety features include a low center of gravity, roll-over protection, failsafe brakes and a safety switch in the operator’s seat.
(www.dynapac.com)

Sakai America

The SV610-III Series by Sakai America comes in three model variations: the SV610D-III smooth drum model, weighing 27,555 lb. and designed for rock and granular materials; the SV610T-III 27,710-lb. padfoot roller for cohesive materials, silts and clays; and the SV610TF-III model that weighs 32,560 lb. and includes a padfoot/smooth drum combination. This series comes with a Tier III Cummins QSB4.5, 148 hp water-cooled, turbocharged diesel engine.
(www.sakaiamerica.com)

Stone Construction Equipment

Stone Construction Equipment’s Bulldog Trench Rollers feature the Snap-Tek System, which allows a manual unit to be converted to remote operation by simply plugging in the receiver. The Bulldog is powered by a 20 hp Hatz Twin engine and is available with padfoot drums in 24-in. and 34-in. widths. It pounds the ground with more than 15,000 lbs. of centrifugal force for optimum compaction in a single pass. With Snap-Tek, the Bulldog can be operated at ranges up to 100 ft.
(www.stone-equip.com)

Volvo

The Volvo SD25 is a 2.6-ton soil compactor available either with a smooth drum or as a padfoot drum. The compactor has an operating weight of 5,650 lb., a drum diameter of 31 in., and a drum width of 42 in. The drum’s centrifugal force is 14,020 lb. with an amplitude of 0.062 in. at a frequency of 2,200 vpm.
(www.volvoce.com)