Compactor

Equipment Description

A road roller, also known as a compactor or vibratory roller, is a machine commonly needed at most construction sites. It is used for compacting asphalt and leveling soil, making it hard and achieving high density and pressure, especially in tasks like compacting floors and foundations. The roller is also utilized in asphalt projects for laying and compacting asphalt in earthworks and road construction. It can consist of a single drum or both front and rear drums, operated by a driver.

What is the rental price for a road roller?

The rental price for a road roller depends on its size and the nature of the work. However, rental prices typically start from around 300 SAR and can be higher. The rental price also varies based on the rental location, duration of the rental, and type of equipment, whether it’s an asphalt roller, compactor, or manual roller in various weights.

What are the most popular types of road rollers?

Some of the most popular road rollers available in Saudi Arabia include:

• BOMAG Rollers from the German company BOMAG
• Caterpillar Rollers
• JCB Compactors
• Ammann Rollers
• Dynapac Rollers

What size and weight of roller do you need?

When selecting a roller, you should consider several factors, such as the available area for compaction work. There are various sizes of rollers, including:

• Small rollers starting at about 90 cm in width and weighing between 1.2 to 1.8 tons.
• Medium-sized rollers with a width of 130 cm, weighing between 2 to 4 tons.
• Rollers up to 5 tons, and larger rollers reaching up to 15 tons.
• Large compactors for agricultural road filling and high-speed asphalt roads, weighing between 8 tons to over 20 tons, with asphalt rollers weighing up to 25 tons.