Four Types of Soil Compaction Equipment that can Increase Efficiency and Productivity

United Tractors, Jakarta – Building roads, airports, parking lots, foundations for large buildings, and other diverse construction projects requires the use of multiple types of soil compactor. As the name implies, the main function of soil compactors heavy equipment is surface compaction of the ground that will be used for construction.

Soil compactors, tandem vibratory rollers, and single drum rollers are some of the types of soil compactors that are frequently used to help improve productivity in the construction industry. These tools each serve a specific purpose, and you can get all types of soil compactors from just one manufacturer, Bomag.

Since its establishment, Bomag has been trusted by numerous business partners as the top producer of soil compaction from Germany. This reputation is supported by many of the benefits that Bomag provides, including the use of high-tech machines with powerful torque that can be applied in any kind of work environment.

Bomag soil compactors are particularly safe and comfortable due to their ergonomic design, which facilitates easy access to control levers and increases operator freedom in operating the unit.

Along with the cabin, customers who purchase any Bomag product, whether it’s a soil compactor, single drum roller, or other Bomag machine, will get the Bomag Telematics feature, which is helpful for tracking the location and condition of the unit anytime and anywhere. This feature makes it easier to schedule machine and unit maintenance so that there aren’t any extra costs for repairs due to equipment damage.

As well as Bomag, Komatsu also produces motor graders for soil compaction. Which is much required in the construction industry, especially in terms of leveling and material distribution in road construction.

Similar to Bomag, Komatsu motor graders come equipped with safety features that can make operators feel more comfortable and secure. Komatsu motor graders provide several safety and comfort features, such as a well-positioned linkage that ensures the moldboard and tires are clearly visible and improved visibility for the operator in the cabin.

All types of road construction equipment are quite important tools for preparing building sites and repairing damaged roads. Are you curious about the characteristics, benefits, and uses of motor graders, tandem vibratory rollers, soil compactors, and single drum rollers? Let’s talk about soil compactor equipment below!

1. Soil Compactor
   As the name implies, a soil compactor is a clear-cut tool used for compaction of soil while distributing materials including asphalt, gravel, sand, and other materials.
   Another important function of a soil compactor is to fill empty spaces in the compacted material, thus strengthening and stabilizing the soil and materials.
   Depending on the type, this soil compactor operates differently. Generally, this tool provides pressure, vibration, or tamper movement at a certain frequency until the soil surface achieves its desired density.
   In Indonesia, the Bomag soil compactor is still the mainstay of road construction project promoters. United Tractors is the only distributor that sells Bomag soil compactors. United Tractors offers two types of this series: the BC 473 EB and the BC 772 EB-E.
   Both of these types of soil compactors are great for big-scale material spreading and soil compacting. These soil compactors provide the best and most satisfying work results with a working width of up to 3,800 mm and a working weight of up to 35.5 tons.
2. Single Drum Roller
   A single drum roller is heavy equipment that is commonly used in the construction industry, particularly for the construction of roads, building foundations, airports, and other facilities. Single drum rollers are classified into three categories based on their function and drum type: D-series, PD-series, and H-series.
   The advantages of single drum rollers from these three series are similar; only the capabilities and results offered are quite different, so this tool is suitable for a wide range of soil conditions and can be customized according to project requirements.
   Similar to soil compactors, Bomag manufactures single drum rollers in the most comprehensive series in Indonesia. Currently, United Tractors distributes the Bomag single drum roller series BW 211D-40SL, BW 213D-5SL, BW 220D-5, and BW 226 DH-5.
   These four series are Bomag’s most advanced single drum roller series. They come with a self-locking differential, a Cummins engine, an economizer, Bomag Telematics, and other high-tech features. Bomag’s high-tech single drum roller specifications will make building roads, buildings, and other public facilities feel more efficient, and the results will be better.
3. Tandem Vibratory Rollers
   Although this type of soil compactor is not very familiar, tandem vibratory rollers are heavy machinery that is often used and has a major contribution in the process of compacting the asphalt layer. Tandem vibratory rollers are a tool providing efficient asphalt compaction solutions in the building sector.
   The tandem vibratory rollers from Bomag are one type of roller in Indonesia that has been shown to work very well in a variety of infrastructure projects. Bomag is a well-known manufacturer of tandem vibratory rollers from Germany who has worked with a number of Indonesian construction businesses from different backgrounds.
   Some of the Bomag tandem vibratory rollers that are available at United Tractors are BW 100 AD-5, BW 131 AD-5, BW 141 AD-50, BW 151 AD-50, BW 161 AD-4, and BW 203 AD-4. The operating weight of this tandem vibratory roller variation ranges from 2.5 tons to 13 tons, making it suitable for use in a variety of light to heavy construction projects.

4. Motor Grader
   The last type of soil compactor is a motor grader. A motor grader is a type of soil compactor used for spreading material and leveling ground surfaces using moldboard and sacrifier attachments.
   Motor graders are frequently used in the building, mining, and even forestry industries to create and preserve roads.
   Komatsu is a motor grader manufacturer that has become a staple for businesspeople in Indonesia. Komatsu motor graders have many great features, including the Komatsu SAA6D107E-1 turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled engine, which guarantees higher unit work productivity, a common rail injection system, and two P and E modes that can provide the best engine output.
   If you are looking for a distributor who sells Komatsu motor graders, United Tractors is your best choice. United Tractors offers Komatsu motor grader variants including GD 525-5, GD 505-5R, GD 525-5R, and GD825A-2.
   You don’t have to worry about choosing the correct motor grader because there are so many variations that can be customized according to your project’s requirements.

United Tractors: Indonesia’s Most Complete Distributor of Soil Compaction Equipment
Are you having trouble finding the right price for a single drum roller, soil compactor, tandem vibratory rollers, or motor grader? Don’t worry! United Tractors will always provide you with attractive, budget-friendly offers for high-quality soil compaction products and also excellent after-sales service to ensure your heavy equipment maintenance is secure.

Not only well-known as a distributor of single drum rolls, United Tractors is also known as a reputable distributor selling heavy equipment, trucks, and buses in Indonesia. United Tractors consistently ensures customer satisfaction, which fosters trust among business partners, especially those in the construction, forestry, agriculture, and mining sectors.

United Tractors has also developed close relationships with reputable heavy equipment manufacturers like Bomag and Komatsu so that consumers can easily use additional facilities such as Bomag Telematics and KOMTRAX, which are linked with the UT Connect platform, which allows simple maintenance processes and monitoring of heavy equipment.

Interested? There is no need to wait! Contact UT Call 24-hour customer service at 1500 072 or visit your nearest United Tractors branch office to consult your heavy equipment requirements.