Compaction equipment compresses soil, gravel, and asphalt on projects ranging from roadwork to backyard projects. Compaction ensures that surfaces are free of air pockets, which may cause them to shift unevenly during construction.
There are different types of compaction equipment for each stage of the construction process, but they are generally separated into two groups: single drum ride-on rollers and double drum ride-on rollers. Single-drum ride-on rollers have one drum at the front and pneumatic tires at the back, making them easy to maneuver. Double drum rollers have a drum at the front and the back, making them powerful and efficient. Both machines can have smooth or padfoot rollers.
