CAT CLASS: HQ-10056

52-66 in Double Drum Roller

The 52–66 in double drum roller class delivers full paving-crew width for subdivision streets, commercial parking lots, and site work behind a paver. With drum widths of 1,380–1,500 mm and operating weights of 4,150–8,200 kg, this size matches typical asphalt-paver widths and provides the compaction force needed for municipal and commercial paving projects. Eight models from Bomag, Ammann, and Dynapac populate this band, spanning 32.8–65 hp and offering centrifugal forces from 57 to 121 kN.

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Key specifications

Specification	Typical range	What it means
Drum width	1,380–1,500 mm (54–59 in)	Matches full-lane paver widths for subdivision streets and commercial lots.
Operating weight	4,150–8,200 kg (9,150–18,080 lb)	Provides the mass required for compacting asphalt lifts to specification density.
Centrifugal force	57–121 kN	Generates vibration amplitude for deep-lift compaction on thick asphalt placements.
Engine power	32.8–65 hp	Drives hydraulics for vibration, propel, and spray systems during continuous operation.
Water tank capacity	340–550 L	Supports extended paving runs without frequent refills of the drum spray system.

How to choose

The 52–66 in class is the appropriate choice for full-width compaction behind asphalt pavers on subdivision streets, commercial parking areas, and site access roads where drum width must match paver screed width. When working on pathways, driveways, or utility cuts narrower than 1,300 mm, the 40–52 in Double Drum Roller offers better maneuverability and reduced material waste. For highway lanes, airport taxiways, or large industrial yards requiring greater compaction force and wider coverage, the 66+ in Double Drum Roller delivers the necessary productivity and vibratory power.

What this size handles

Compacting asphalt on subdivision streets behind a 12-ft paver
Commercial parking lot paving for retail centers and office complexes
Municipal roadway resurfacing at full lane width
Industrial site access roads and loading yards
School and hospital campus paving projects
Multi-family housing development streets and parking areas

Safety & operation

Operators must maintain awareness of the paver and ground crew positions during finish rolling
Vibration controls require isolation from the operator platform to reduce whole-body vibration exposure
Water spray systems must be monitored to prevent asphalt adhesion to drums and maintain surface quality
Travel on grades demands attention to machine balance and braking capacity given the operating weight

Transport & logistics

Typically transported on 10,000–14,000 lb GVWR tandem-axle equipment trailers with ramps or tilt beds
Heavier models approaching 8,200 kg require trailers rated for 18,000+ lb loads and appropriate tow-vehicle capacity
Self-loading onto trailers at travel speeds of 10–11 km/h; tie-downs at drum and frame anchor points

Power & supply

Diesel engines with fuel tank capacities of 55–180 L, supporting full-day paving operations
Daily fuel consumption varies with vibration duty cycle, travel distance, and lift thickness
On-site refueling from bulk diesel storage or fuel trucks typical for multi-day paving projects

Frequently asked

What differentiates this class from the 40–52 in size in paving applications?

The 52–66 in class offers wider drums (1,380–1,500 mm vs. narrower widths) to match full-lane paver screeds on subdivision and commercial projects, reducing the number of passes required and improving productivity on wider placements.

What operating weight is typical for municipal street compaction specifications?

Most models in this class fall between 5,000–7,000 kg, providing the static and dynamic forces specified for compacting 50–75 mm asphalt lifts to 92–96% density on granular base.

How does vibration frequency affect compaction performance in this size class?

Machines in this band offer 45–60 Hz vibration frequencies; lower frequencies (45–50 Hz) suit thicker lifts and granular materials, while higher frequencies (55–60 Hz) are selected for thin asphalt overlays and finish passes.

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Normalised to the same units. A dash means the figure was not published.

Model	Operating weight	Engine power
Bomag BW 141 AD-5	15,212 lb (6,900 kg)	74 hp
Bomag BW 141 AD-50	15,212 lb (6,900 kg)	74 hp
Bomag BW 154 AP-5	16,976 lb (7,700 kg)	74 hp
Ammann ARX 45-2	9,711 lb (4,405 kg)	46 hp
Ammann ARX 45-2C	9,226 lb (4,185 kg)	44 hp
Bomag BW 154 ACP-5	16,314 lb (7,400 kg)	74 hp