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Compaction Equipment Rental (15)

Compaction equipment compresses soil, gravel, and asphalt on projects ranging from roadwork to backyard projects...Show More

Compaction equipment compresses soil, gravel, and asphalt on projects ranging from roadwork to backyard projects. Compaction ensures that surfaces are free of air pockets, which may cause them to shift unevenly during construction.

There are different types of compaction equipment for each stage of the construction process, but they are generally separated into two groups: single drum ride-on rollers and double drum ride-on rollers. Single-drum ride-on rollers have one drum at the front and pneumatic tires at the back, making them easy to maneuver. Double drum rollers have a drum at the front and the back, making them powerful and efficient. Both machines can have smooth or padfoot rollers. Check out the FAQs below to learn more.

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equipment id: 26-310

26" Double Smooth Drum Walk-Behind Vibratory Roller Compactor

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equipment id: 26-120

36" Double Smooth Drum Ride-On Vibratory Roller Compactor

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equipment id: 26-130

39" Double Smooth Drum Ride-On Vibratory Roller Compactor

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equipment id: 26-140

47" Double Smooth Drum Ride-On Vibratory Roller Compactor

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equipment id: 26-230

48" Single Padfoot Drum Ride-On Vibratory Roller Compactor

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equipment id: 26-202

48" Single Smooth Drum Ride-On Vibratory Roller Compactor

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equipment id: 26-150

52" Double Smooth Drum Ride-On Vibratory Roller Compactor

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equipment id: 26-250

54" Single Padfoot Drum Ride-On Vibratory Roller Compactor

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equipment id: 26-204

54" Single Smooth Drum Ride-On Vibratory Roller Compactor

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equipment id: 26-155

60" Double Smooth Drum Ride-On Vibratory Roller Compactor, Diesel

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equipment id: 26-160

66" Double Smooth Drum Ride-On Vibratory Roller Compactor, Diesel

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equipment id: 26-270

66" Single Padfoot Drum Ride-On Vibratory Roller Compactor

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equipment id: 26-206

66" Single Smooth Drum Ride-On Vibratory Roller Compactor

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equipment id: 26-290

84" Single Padfoot Drum Ride-On Vibratory Roller Compactor

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equipment id: 26-208

84" Single Smooth Drum Ride-On Vibratory Roller Compactor

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FAQs

How much does compaction equipment rental cost?

Compaction equipment rental costs vary depending largely on the size of the machine you choose and your location. For example, a 26-inch double-drum walk-behind roller can cost you about $188 a day, $690 a week, or $1,638 a month. A 66-inch single-drum ride-on smooth roller can cost approximately $383 a day, $1,202 a week, and $3,058 a month. And a 84-inch single-drum padfoot roller is at the top end of the rental scale costing $546 a day, $1,529 a week, and $4,368 a month.

Should I use a walk-behind or ride-on roller?

Ride-on rollers work best for large work areas such as roads or parking lots. Walk-behind rollers, such as cylindrical rollers, are relatively lightweight and designed for narrower areas, including sidewalks, bike paths, and driveways. They’re also good for patching and backfill jobs. Cylindrical rollers are pushed, while other types of rollers are powered by an engine.

What is the difference between a single drum roller and a double drum roller?

A single-drum roller has just one roller, on the front, with special tires mounted on the back. It’s smaller than a double-drum roller, which has a second roller in place of tires. A single-drum roller is lighter and has more traction than its double-drum counterpart, but it may not roll over some terrain because it’s heavier in the front.

A double-drum roller has the advantage of being able to compact areas in front and to the rear of the machine at the same time.

What is the difference between a smooth drum roller and a padfoot roller?

Pad foot rollers, also known as sheepsfoot or tamping rollers, are used to compact materials such as silt and clay before putting in a road’s foundation. These rollers aren’t smooth, but instead come with tapered lugs or “feet” that allow the drum to knead the soil and compact the earth at greater depth.

When you’re working on a project with fine soils or wet clay, the sheepsfoot roller makes the best choice. When needing to compact large, gradual surface areas, such as asphalt, sidewalks, and foundations, you should choose the efficiency of a smooth wheel roller.