Caterpillar added weight over the drum and increased maximum vibration amplitude in each of nine smooth-drum and padfoot compactor models Cat's exclusive dual-pump propel system, providing separate ...

Soil compaction might not seem like the most exciting topic, but the proper completion of this step is essential. If soil compaction is not performed adequately, settlement of the soil could occur and ...

Sakai America Inc. has completed the first production unit of the new SV414ND model with user-selectable oscillation and vibration which the company said will prevent the need for separate machines.

HC 50i and HC 70i Hamm soil compactors replace their H Series predecessors. Operating weights are 11,455 pounds for the 50i and 15,567 pounds for the 70i; drum widths are 53.9 and 66.1 inches, ...

The 815K soil compactor, weighing 49,353 pounds and equipped with a Cat C7.1 Tier 4-Final engine, features a Caterpillar-built power train, and the available Cat Compaction Control system and Cat ...

From mild winters to heavier equipment, farmers face several uncontrollable factors, adding layers to the soil compaction problem. “Our winters have been milder, and snowfall has been lighter in ...

Soil compaction can devastate yields for years. An upcoming webinar series hosted by the University of Minnesota and NDSU on the subject brings together experts from the U.S., Canada and Australia.

Compacted soil, caused by foot traffic, equipment, or vibrations, prevents air, water, and nutrients from reaching plant roots. Signs of compacted soil include difficulty inserting a screwdriver into ...

Regardless of what you’re growing, spring is an exciting time of year. But it doesn’t come without challenges. Compaction can lead to wet soil that makes it difficult to get in your fields on time for ...