thahn1608
Active Member
Ok, I'm in the market for a compaction machine. Apples to apples I'm looking at 3 different compaction devices:
1. A low hour Compac T30 pad foot roller. It has a Kubota diesel engine and gives about 14,000 pounds with the vibratory function. It is 48" wide and weighs about 6,500 pounds. $6,800
2. Bobcat 48" vibratory smooth drum roller attachment for a skid loader. It gives about 14,000 pounds with the vibratory function. Had been hardly used and is in near new condition. $2,500.
3. Bobcat 73" vibratory pad foot roller attachment for a skid loader. It gives about 10,000 pounds with the vibratory function. Has about 25 hours or so on it and is in new condition. $4,500.
Thoughts on which one would be best? I am looking for something that will compact backfill dirt around foundations and compact driveway stone base, among other small jobs. I certainly don't want a big machine that has to have big trucks to move. In a perfect would I would like to find something that would compact enough to be able to put footers on (clay type soil), but I doubt a small machine would suffice. If it were you as a general contractor which one would you choose? All are have their advantages and all are in fantastic shape for a great price. All things being equal which one is better?
1. A low hour Compac T30 pad foot roller. It has a Kubota diesel engine and gives about 14,000 pounds with the vibratory function. It is 48" wide and weighs about 6,500 pounds. $6,800
2. Bobcat 48" vibratory smooth drum roller attachment for a skid loader. It gives about 14,000 pounds with the vibratory function. Had been hardly used and is in near new condition. $2,500.
3. Bobcat 73" vibratory pad foot roller attachment for a skid loader. It gives about 10,000 pounds with the vibratory function. Has about 25 hours or so on it and is in new condition. $4,500.
Thoughts on which one would be best? I am looking for something that will compact backfill dirt around foundations and compact driveway stone base, among other small jobs. I certainly don't want a big machine that has to have big trucks to move. In a perfect would I would like to find something that would compact enough to be able to put footers on (clay type soil), but I doubt a small machine would suffice. If it were you as a general contractor which one would you choose? All are have their advantages and all are in fantastic shape for a great price. All things being equal which one is better?