About this machine

This Bomag BMP8500 is a walk-behind compactor — sometimes referred to as a trench roller or pedestrian roller — designed to compact soil, gravel, and other base materials in confined or trench applications where larger ride-on equipment cannot operate efficiently. Bomag is a well-established manufacturer of compaction and road-building machinery, supplying equipment to contractors in earthworks, utility installation, road construction, and civil infrastructure worldwide.

This 2011 machine is a tandem vibratory articulating trench roller configuration, meaning it uses two padfoot drums working in sequence to deliver compaction force across the full working width. The operating weight is 3,622 lb, and the drums can be run at the standard 24-inch padfoot width or extended to 33.5 inches with the included drum extensions, giving operators flexibility depending on trench width requirements. The padfoot height is 1 inch, which is appropriate for cohesive soil compaction.

Compaction performance is delivered through a combined centrifugal force of 16,000 lb — 8,000 lb per drum — at a vibration frequency of 2,520 vibrations per minute. Two amplitude settings are available: 0.022 inches and 0.044 inches, allowing the operator to match compaction intensity to soil type and layer depth. The machine is equipped with Intelligent Vibration Control (IVC), a Bomag system that automatically manages vibration to prevent over-compaction or damage to adjacent structures.

Propulsion is handled by a two-speed hydrostatic drive system with both front and rear drum drive, providing positive traction in trench conditions. Steering is hydrostatic and articulated, with a 32-degree articulation angle enabling tight maneuvering within narrow excavations. Power comes from a Kubota D1005-ET06 three-cylinder Tier IV diesel engine producing 19.4 net horsepower (engine family: BKBXL01.3BCB), meeting current emissions standards for urban and regulated job sites.

The machine includes a dual-function control system offering both cabled and radio remote control operation, allowing the operator to guide the roller from a safe distance above the trench. This 2011 Bomag BMP8500 is offered in used condition, priced at $17,200, and is located in New York, USA, with stock number .

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