Cat® Vibratory Plate Compactors are used for compacting soil, sand or gravel prior to pouring concrete or laying asphalt surfaces. They are also ideal for asphalt patch work. Their capabilities and lower investment and maintenance costs make them popular with pavers, general contractors and utility contractors in residential, commercial or industrial applications.

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Features

  • Application

    Application

    Used for compacting soil, sand or gravel prior to pouring concrete or laying asphalt surfaces. Also ideal for asphalt patch work.

  • Superior Compaction Force

    Superior Compaction Force

    These units produce high-power impulses at a rate of 2200 impacts per minute driving soil particles close together for solid, stable compactions.

  • Common Mounting Solutions

    Common Mounting Solutions

    Cat vibratory plate compactors share the same mounting solutions as the Cat B and H model Hammers. Mounting brackets are available for pin on, pin grabber, pin lock, CW, and S type connections.

  • Protected Hydraulics

    Protected Hydraulics

    Hydraulic hoses are protected inside the frame of the compactor. Jumper lines are routed out the back of the compactor. Hoses are out of the way – even in tight trenches.

  • Easy Maintenance

    Easy Maintenance

    Oil changes are simplified with the rear centerline plug. Oil can be changed while the compactor is installed.

  • Rubber Isolators

    Rubber Isolators

    A heavy-duty steel frame and solid rubber isolator bushings deliver the maximum amount of power to the ground while minimizing machine impact.

  • Optional Backfill Blade

    Optional Backfill Blade

    An optional bolt-on backfill blade can be mounted on both front and back of the compactor.

  • Optional Swivel Plate

    Optional Swivel Plate

    An optional swivel plate that allows the operator to manually swivel the compactor, which allows for less repositioning while compacting.

Specifications

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General

Impulse Force 3596.94 lb 16 kN
Impact Frequency 2200 bpm
Base Plate Width 12 in 305 mm
Compaction Area 2 ft² 0.19 m²
Base Plate Pressure 12.5 psi 86.5 kPa
Base Plate Length 31 in 787 mm
Optimal Hydraulic Flow 10 gpm 38 L/min
Optimal Hydraulic Flow 40-50 lpm (11-13 gpm)
Minimum Operating Pressure 1599.8 psi 11030 kPa
Minimum Operating Pressure 13000-17000 kPa (1900-2500 psi)
Weight 330.7 lb 150 kg

Videos

  • Cat® Vibratory Plate Compactors at Work
  • Cat® Vibratory Plate Compactors Overview
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