For decades, the only popular type of mechanical compaction was the steam roller consisting of three smooth drums. Originated by Aveling & Porter, the steam roller was developed from the company’s ...

When you look at the walk-behind compactors in your fleet, chances are you don't think of them as precise scientific instruments. Yet, soil compaction is a science and it requires a certain degree of ...

This 18-ton pull-type vibrating compactor is available in padfoot or smooth drum models. Vibration frequency varies with the amount of oil sent from the tractor 58.4 tons of compacting force ...

The moniker aptly describes the machine: combination roller. Take a double drum vibratory compactor, swap out the rear drum for an axle carrying four tires, and a manufacturer can field a machine that ...