This Caterpillar 825H is a padfoot compactor — sometimes referred to as a sheepsfoot compactor — a heavy compaction machine designed to compact cohesive soils such as clay and silty materials on earthmoving, road construction, and large-scale civil engineering projects. The padfoot drum's protruding feet penetrate and knead the soil layer by layer, achieving high-density compaction that smooth-drum rollers cannot match. Caterpillar is one of the world's most recognised manufacturers of heavy construction and mining equipment, with a product range spanning earthmoving machinery, motor graders, and compaction equipment used across construction, mining, quarrying, and infrastructure sectors globally.
This 2008 machine is located in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia, and is offered in used condition with 13,300 hours showing on the meter. It is equipped with an air-conditioned ROPS cabin, providing operator comfort and rollover protection in demanding site environments. A straight single-tilt blade is fitted to the front, allowing the operator to manage and push material ahead of the machine during compaction passes.
The feet are described as being in good condition, which is a key serviceability indicator on a padfoot compactor, as worn or broken feet directly affect compaction performance. Additional safety and operational equipment fitted to this machine includes a battery isolator, emergency stops (E-stops), and a fire suppression system — features that are commonly mandated on heavy plant operating in mining and civil construction environments in Australia. The listed price of $235,624 excludes GST.
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