A primary distinguishing feature among single drum rollers for earthworks is the weight class:
single drum rollers with a weight of up to 5 tonnes, between 5 and 7 tonnes, and up to 11 tonnes, as well as rollers in the 13, 19 and 26-tonne classes. However, other decisive factors for efficient use are whether the roller is also suitable for challenging terrain and the penetration depth it achieves.
BOMAG single drum rollers with the letters DH in the product code stand out for their excellent handling characteristics and impressive climbing ability: gradients of up to 60% are possible with these earthmoving rollers thanks to their dual-pump drive, which optimally converts engine power into tractive force.
Heavy soil compactors equipped with a polygonal drum bear the abbreviation DI. A polygonal drum can significantly increase a roller’s effective compaction depth. With a weight of just under 26 tonnes, BOMAG’s BW 226 DI single drum roller achieves an impressive penetration depth of 2 m or even 3 m, depending on the subsoil.
