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The Ultimate Padfoot and Smooth Roller Spec and Size Chart
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Tim Forestell
December 21, 2023

The Ultimate Padfoot and Smooth Roller Spec and Size Chart

Selecting the right machinery can make or break a project's success. That includes when picking between padfoot and smooth drum soil compactors. These two types of rollers are vital in preparing the ground for construction by compacting soil and aggregate materials.

Like many other types of construction equipment, they come in multiple sizes. Understanding the nuances of the various sizes and specifications of these rollers is crucial for optimizing performance.

In this blog, we dive into the core differences between padfoot and smooth drum rollers, the essential specs to know, and the different models across renowned soil compactor brands in the industry. This padfoot roller size guide will help you in choosing the right soil compactor for future projects.

Important Padfoot and Smooth Roller Specs to Consider

While similar in purpose, padfoot and smooth drum rollers have slightly different functions. Smooth drum rollers, much like their name suggests, have a smooth roller on the front for compressing. Smooth rollers are adept at compacting granular soils like sand, gravel, crushed rock, or silt.

Padfoot rollers, on the other hand, have what could be described as a "toothed" or jagged drum. This slight change in the shape of the drum makes them excel in compacting cohesive soil like clay or soils with high water content.

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A few standard construction roller sizes include compactors with 48", 56", 66", and 84" drum widths. You determine the size of the drum you use based on the space of the jobsite. For example, smaller compaction projects for sidewalks and pathways use 48" or 56" drums. Meanwhile, large-scale site preparation of compaction projects like airports, roadwork, and industrial zones use the 66" and 84" drums.

Common smooth drum and padfoot compactor specifications include drum width, operating weight, engine power, compaction force, and drum type.

Comparing Padfoot and Smooth Roller Size Charts and Specs

When comparing soil compactor models and brands, most machines will have similar functionality. The primary differences are the technology that is in the machines and the range of models available. Brands covered in this blog include:

  1. Ammann
  2. BOMAG
  3. CASE
  4. Caterpillar
  5. HAMM
  6. Sakai
  7. Volvo

You can click any of the brand names above to skip to their respective charts. We hope these charts help you in choosing padfoot rollers and smooth drum rollers that work best for your project.

Ammann Padfoot and Smooth Roller Sizes and Specs

Ammann offers a diverse range of soil compactors across the standard drum widths. The main technological advantages of Ammann include their ECOdrop system which reduces fuel usage, great cab comfort, and intelligent controls. Ammann padfoot models are denoted by the "PD" in the model name.

Ammann Padfoot and Smooth Roller Size Chart
ModelDrum WidthMax Operating Weight (lbs)Engine Power (hp)Drum Type
Ammann ARS 3047"7,67058Smooth
Ammann ARS 30 PD47"7,69058Padfoot
Ammann ARS 5055"9,18258Smooth
Ammann ARS 50 PD55"9,27058Padfoot
Ammann ARS 7066"14,31075Smooth
Ammann ARS 70 PD66"15,23075Padfoot
Ammann ARS 11084"23,940134Smooth
Ammann ARS 110 PD84"25,320134Padfoot
Ammann ARS 13084"27,730134Smooth
Ammann ARS 130 PD84"29,110134Padfoot
Ammann ARS 15084"32,720154Smooth
Ammann ARS 150 PD84"33,420154Padfoot
Ammann ARS 17084"36,020154Smooth
Ammann ARS 170 PD84"36,500154Padfoot
Ammann ARS 20084"43,540215Smooth
Ammann ARS 200 PD84"43,820215Padfoot
Ammann ARS 22084"48,350215Smooth
Ammann ARS 220 PD84"48,630215Smooth

BOMAG Padfoot and Smooth Roller Sizes and Specs

BOMAG is one of the most prevalent brands in heavy-duty compaction and rolling equipment. Their lineup covers an array of sizes, drum widths, and compaction forces, ensuring adaptability to diverse construction requirements.

As a leader in compaction equipment, BOMAG also has some great technology in their machines. This includes the ECONOMIZER which analyzes compaction levels in real-time and communicates them back to the operator to constantly check optimal compaction levels.

BOMAG soil compactor on a construction site

An easy way to distinguish between a padfoot and a smooth drum BOMAG model is in the name. For example, the BOMAG BW 211 PDH-5 is a padfoot model as denoted by the "P". All models without the "P" are smooth drum models.

BOMAG Padfoot and Smooth Roller Size Chart
ModelDrum WidthMax Operating Weight (lbs)Engine Power (hp)Drum Type
BOMAG BW 124 DH-547"7,16545.6Smooth
BOMAG BW 124 PDH-547"7,47445.6Smooth
BOMAG BW 145 D-556"10,47274Smooth
BOMAG BW 145 DH-556"10,62674Smooth
BOMAG BW 145 PDH-556"11,17774Padfoot
BOMAG BW 177 D-566"14,55174Smooth
BOMAG BW 177 DH-566"14,77174Smooth
BOMAG BW 177 PDH-566"15,32274Padfoot
BOMAG BW 177 BVC-566"15,43274Smooth
BOMAG BW 211 D-584"23,369127Smooth
BOMAG BW 211 D-5 SL84"23,435131Smooth
BOMAG BW 211 DH-584"24,008127Smooth
BOMAG BW 211 PD-584"26,676127Padfoot
BOMAG BW 211 PDH-584"27,690127Padfoot
BOMAG BW 213 D-5 SL84"27,942134Smooth
BOMAG BW 213 DH-584"28,043154Smooth
BOMAG BW 213 BVC-584"30,468154Smooth
BOMAG BW 213 PDH-584"30,490154Padfoot
BOMAG BW 216 DH-584"35,274154Smooth
BOMAG BW 216 PD-584"37,699154Padfoot
BOMAG BW 219 DH-584"42,770201Smooth
BOMAG BW 219 PD-584"44,093201Padfoot
BOMAG BW 219 BCC-584"44,754201Smooth
BOMAG BW 226 DH-584"55,116201Smooth
BOMAG BW 226 DI-584"55,667201Smooth
BOMAG BW 226 PDH-584"56,747201Padfoot
BOMAG BW 226 BVC-584"57,056201Smooth
BOMAG BW 226 RC-584"57,982201Padfoot

CASE Padfoot and Smooth Roller Sizes and Specs

CASE's rollers come in different widths and have strong compaction forces, making them reliable for various job situations. CASE soil compactors have the best slope performance, SiteWatch telematics, and can be operated easily with a closed or open cab.

CASE soil compactor

CASE Padfoot and Smooth Roller Size Chart
ModelDrum WidthMax Operating Weight (lbs)Engine Power (hp)Drum Type
CASE SV20766"15,40075Smooth
CASE SV20766"16,33075Padfoot
CASE SV211E84"25,630134Smooth
CASE SV211E84"26,860134Padfoot
CASE SV213E84"27,730134Smooth
CASE SV213E84"25,860134Padfoot
CASE SV215E84"32,570154Smooth
CASE SV215E84"33,280154Padfoot
CASE SV217E84"35,880154Smooth
CASE SV217E84"36,350154Padfoot

Caterpillar Padfoot and Smooth Roller Sizes and Specs

Caterpillar, a prominent leader in heavy equipment, offers rollers with varying drum widths, compaction forces, and optional features. Their padfoot and smooth drum rollers provide versatility in soil compaction tasks.

The difference in roller type is specified in the name of the model. For example, a CAT CS44B has a smooth drum while a CP44B has a padfoot drum.

Caterpillar Padfoot and Smooth Roller Size Chart
ModelDrum WidthMax Operating Weight (lbs)Engine Power (hp)Drum Type
CAT CS3450"9,79974Smooth
CAT CP3450"10,30774Padfoot
CAT CS44B66"15,895100Smooth
CAT CP44B66"16,471100Padfoot
CAT CS10 GC84"23,136120Smooth
CAT CS54B84"23,265131Smooth
CAT CP54B84"24,539131Padfoot
CAT CS11 GC84"24,775120Smooth
CAT CP1184"25,109120Padfoot
CAT CS56B84"25,346157Smooth
CAT CP56B84"25,707157Padfoot
CAT CS64B84"26,569131Smooth
CAT CS12 GC84"27,900120Smooth
CAT CS68B84"31,572157Smooth
CAT CP68B84"32,370157Padfoot
CAT CS74B84"35,624174Smooth
CAT CP74B84"36,048174Padfoot
CAT CS78B84"41,241174Smooth

HAMM Padfoot and Smooth Roller Sizes and Specs

HAMM excels in precision engineering with its padfoot and smooth drum rollers encompassing diverse sizes and features. HAMM has two soil compactor product lines: The Series HC CompactLine and the Series HC.

The Series HC CompactLine, which consists of the HC50i and HC07i variations, is more compact in its design and made for smaller projects. They can also be equipped with padfoot drums.

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The Series HC product line is every machine bigger than the HC110i. They are designed for comfort and convenience and are very simple to operate with their 3-point articulating body.

HAMM's model naming is very easy to understand. The letter "P" indicates a padfoot drum on the machine. The letter "C" signifies its ability to work well on steep slopes. Lastly, the letter "R" indicates that it is specifically designed for tough projects.

HAMM Padfoot and Smooth Roller Size Chart
ModelDrum WidthMax Operating Weight (lbs)Engine Power (hp)Drum Type
HAMM HC 50i54"11,45574Smooth
HAMM HC 50i P54"11,92974Padfoot
HAMM HC 70i VIO66"14,91774Smooth
HAMM HC 70i P66"15,11574Padfoot
HAMM HC 70i66"15,56774Smooth
HAMM HC 100i84"26,548114Smooth
HAMM HC 120i84"27,077114Smooth
HAMM HC 100i P84"27,419114Padfoot
HAMM HC 120i P84"27,937114Padfoot
HAMM HC 130i84"29,128160Smooth
HAMM HC 130i P84"29,734160Padfoot
HAMM HC 140i84"31,300160Smooth
HAMM HC 140i P84"31,906160Padfoot
HAMM HC 160i P84"35,897160Padfoot
HAMM HC 160i84"36,140160Smooth
HAMM HC 180i84"38,325214Smooth
HAMM HC 180i P84"38,896214Padfoot
HAMM HC 200i84"42,424214Smooth
HAMM HC 200i C P84"43,317214Padfoot
HAMM HC 250i C84"53,063214Smooth
HAMM HC 250 i C R84"53,515214Smooth
HAMM HC 250i C P84"53,747214Padfoot

Sakai Padfoot and Smooth Roller Sizes and Specs

Sakai's padfoot and smooth drum rollers exhibit different drum widths, vibration frequencies, and compaction forces, catering to distinct project needs. Sakai's soil compactors have ROPS and are made for operator comfort, just like other compactors on this list.

Sakai Padfoot and Smooth Roller Size Chart
ModelDrum WidthMax Operating Weight (lbs)Engine Power (hp)Drum Type
Sakai SV204D54"10,30573Smooth
Sakai SV204T54"10,52573Padfoot
Sakai SV204TF54"12,07073Smooth
Sakai SV414T67"15,63074Padfoot
Sakai SV414T67"15,63074Padfoot
Sakai SV414TF67"18,34074Smooth
Sakai SV544D84"24,450130Smooth
Sakai SV544T84"25,090130Padfoot
Sakai SV544TF84"30,095130Smooth

Volvo Padfoot and Smooth Roller Sizes and Specs

With only three soil compactor models available, Volvo has the smallest product line of all the brands listed in this blog. However, their soil compactors are some of the most highly respected machines in the industry. Their padfoot and smooth drum rollers emphasize efficiency with drum widths and compaction forces in the same vicinity as other brands.

Volvo's technology within their soil compactors is also top-of-the-line. With ECO mode, they can decrease fuel consumption by 40%, and with Compact Assist, operators can track progress in real-time. This helps increase efficiency and reduce how many passes the operator needs to make.

Volvo Padfoot and Smooth Roller Size Chart
ModelDrum WidthMax Operating Weight (lbs)Engine Power (hp)Drum Type
Volvo SD45B54"10,91074Smooth
Volvo SD45B54"11,66074Padfoot
Volvo SD75B66"15,40075Smooth
Volvo SD75B66"16,24575Padfoot
Volvo SD115B84"25,614147Smooth
Volvo SD115B84"25,960147Padfoot

Conclusion

Selecting the appropriate size and specifications of padfoot or smooth drum rollers is pivotal for efficient soil compaction in construction projects. Understanding the nuances of these rollers across renowned brands equips decision-makers with insights for informed choices.

Remember, the right roller isn't just about size; it's about optimizing performance for the specific job at hand. Discover a wide selection of padfoot rollers and other construction equipment at DOZR to find the ideal match for your project.

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Tim Forestell
Tim Forestell is one of DOZR’s co-founders and CCO. Tim got started in the industry as VP Operations for Forestell Landscaping before founding DOZR with Kevin and Erin. Aside from the amazing team at DOZR, his favourite thing about DOZR are the customers. Working with DOZR renters every day gives him a peek at the evolution of different projects and hearing stories about projects being developed from start to finish.
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