Double drum rollers are best suited to asphalt compaction – this type of work can be carried out quickly, so more powerful machines are required. Examples are flattening and paving large sections of a road during road construction projects. The double drum rollers are less useful on uneven ground than a single drum machine. Also known as ‘tandem vibratory rollers’ or twin drum rollers, they have drums at the front and back of the machine that drive, steer and compact at the same time. Unlike its single drum rollers, double drum vibratory rollers have no tyres at all. this means that the operator can compact materials from in front and behind simultaneously.
Ammann’s new light tandem roller is petrol-powered and features side-free drums that enable compaction in the tightest job sites. The Ammann ARX 10.1 StV utilises the Honda GX630 (15,5 kW / 21HP) petrol engine, which reduces ownership costs on a daily basis. It meets the latest EU Stage V/U.S. EPA Phase III emission regulations. The engine is more compact than its diesel counterpart. The smaller size enables positioning that allows cooling from all sides, helping the machine to perform in hot ambient temperatures. Beyond size, the use of petrol brings several other advantages: Petrol is generally less expensive, so there…>
The range of HD+ tandem rollers have been a firm fixture in the product range of roller manufacturer Hamm for many years. Back in the summer of 2023, new models were launched spanning all weight classes, all featuring the relevant interfaces for digital applications. Plus, the Easy Drive operating concept was also introduced to machines with operating weights of 7 t and 8 t. Hamm is adding the HD+ 120i V-VIO which is capable of compacting with a choice of vibration or oscillation. The new tandem roller has been available in markets with exhaust emission standard EU Stage V/EPA Tier…>
Not an everyday sight. A standard-looking tandem roller working on huge fields or lawn. Usually at home on road construction, the Ammann tandem roller has found success in a unique application in Turkey. The country’s leading natural turf grower, Çim Dünyası, is utilising an Ammann ARX 23.1-2 Light Tandem Roller in the development of its turf products. Compacting with the Ammann ARX 23.1-2 during the growth of the natural turf helps to promote healthy, sturdy and playable grass. The roller compacts the soil, removing air pockets and adding stability to the root structure of the grass. It helps ensure that…>
Easy Drive in the 7 to 8 t class plus six new models From summer 2023, the HD+ series from Hamm is expanding by six new roller models for asphalt construction with operating weights of 7 t and 8 t. Hamm fits the HD+ 70i and HD+ 80i (EPA Tier 4/EU Stage V) models with the Easy Drive operating concept as standard. Like all the other Tier 4/Stage V machines of the HD+ series, they are "digital ready". That means they have the necessary interfaces for use with digital applications. Easy Drive now also for the 7 and 8 t…>
Volvo Construction Equipment has launched their latest addition to its range of electric machines – and its first for the road segment – with the DD25 Electric asphalt compactor. The Volvo DD25 Electric will make its debut at this year’s CONEXPO trade show in Las Vegas. The newest addition to Volvo CE’s lineup of electric machines, the DD25 Electric is the first Volvo CE produced electric machine designed specifically for the asphalt industry. This latest innovation is an important milestone in Volvo CE’s ambition to reach net zero value chain greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 – as validated by the…>