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 ...

A solid understanding of soil types, as well as a firm grasp of the different types of machines and the applications they're designed for, can help ensure successful soil compaction during ...

Caterpillar says its Cat Command for Compaction assists operators achieve quality compaction through an automated process that controls propulsion, steering, and vibration of a soil compactor. The ...

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, ...

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 ...

PMV checks out the developments, big and small, in the compactor market as it sits down with some key players in the field In the build up to summer the construction market saw a flurry of activity.

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 ...