About this machine

The Caterpillar CS68B is a drum compactor — also commonly referred to as a vibratory roller — a piece of road construction equipment designed to compact asphalt, granular sub-base, and other bound materials across road surfaces and large paving projects. Caterpillar is one of the world's most widely recognised manufacturers of heavy construction and infrastructure machinery, supplying equipment to road building, mining, earthmoving, and civil engineering industries globally.

This 2013 machine is offered used from Alberta, Canada, and is priced at $79,894. It is powered by a CAT C4.4 engine producing 157 gross horsepower, providing the drive and vibratory energy required for demanding compaction work.

The drum measures 84 inches in width, allowing broad coverage per pass. The machine's operating weight is 14,325 kg (31,572 lb), with 9,150 kg (20,164 lb) of that weight carried at the drum itself — a figure that directly influences static compaction force on the material surface.

Vibratory compaction performance is defined by both centrifugal force and amplitude settings. The drum delivers a maximum centrifugal force of 67,600 lb and a minimum of 31,670 lb, giving the operator a wide range of compaction energy to match varying material types and layer depths. At a frequency of 30.5 Hz, the nominal amplitude is 2.1 mm on the high setting and 0.98 mm on the low setting, allowing precise control over penetration depth and surface finish across different lift thicknesses.

The machine is fitted with an enclosed cab equipped with both heating and air conditioning, supporting operator comfort across the wide temperature ranges typical of Alberta working conditions. An onboard display provides instrumentation data and diagnostics, assisting with machine monitoring and maintenance management during operation.

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