On the surface, soil compaction is pretty straightforward — a vibrating drum agitates soil particles until less air exists between them, creating a more stable structure. The machines that perform ...

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 ...

With its new Rhino 84X models, as shown above, Stone Construction Equipment has moved into the full-size, 84-inch drum width class of single-drum soil compactors. Known primarily as a ...

Volvo SD75 soil compactor has a 99-horsepower Volvo Tier 4-Interim diesel that uses a DPF. With a 66-inch drum, dynamic drum forces can be adapted to suit a range of terrain or depth of material. High ...

With long-running diesel engines and chassis made for chores, tractors are workhorses for any landowner. If you measure your ...

Ruben Garcia, product marketing manager at Bomag, discusses the advantages and factors that go into deciding when and where ...