This Bomag BW177DH-5 is a drum compactor — sometimes called a vibratory roller or road roller — a self-propelled machine used to compact soil, gravel, asphalt, and other base materials during road construction and civil earthworks. Bomag is a well-established German manufacturer with a long-standing reputation in the compaction equipment sector, supplying machines to road-building contractors, municipalities, and civil engineering operations worldwide.
This 2023 model is offered used from South Dakota, USA, priced at $162,400. It carries an operating weight of 14,771 pounds and is equipped with a 75-horsepower engine driving a single smooth drum with a working width of 66 inches. The machine uses a fully hydrostatic system for both travel and vibration, giving the operator smooth, stepless control, and both functions are managed through a single lever — a layout that simplifies operation and reduces fatigue during long compaction runs. A self-locking differential adds traction capability in adverse ground conditions.
The operator environment is a fully enclosed ROPS/EROPS cab fitted with heat and air conditioning, making it suitable for year-round use in variable climates. Work lights extend usable hours beyond daylight, and rear mirrors assist with visibility when reversing. A back-up alarm provides an additional safety measure during rearward travel.
Ground contact is managed by two plastic contact scrapers on the drum, which help keep the drum surface clear during operation. Of particular note, a padfoot shell kit (referenced as MS 8044) is currently installed on the machine. This shell converts the smooth drum to a padfoot configuration, broadening the compactor's application range to include cohesive soils and clay-heavy materials. The seller notes that this shell kit is not included in the asking price and would be a separate transaction.
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