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Caterpillar

CVP40 Vibratory Plate Compactor

Vibratory action and dynamic force provides excellent compaction in a compact size.

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  • Studio Shot
    Studio Shot
  • Front View
    Front View
  • Top View
    Top View
  • Left View
    Left View
  • Rear View
    Rear View
  • Bottom View
    Bottom View
  • Right View
    Right View
  • CVP40 Compacting Rock in a Trench
    CVP40 Compacting Rock in a Trench

Videos

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

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Exterior

Model shown represents features on all Cat® Vibratory Plate Compactors except where indicated.

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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.

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.

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.
Performance-Matched

Performance-Matched

Cat® Compactors are performance-matched to Cat machines and integrate closely with the Cat Hammer line. Brackets and hydraulic kits are interchangeable between hammers and compactors. Compactors can be used with Pin Grabber Couplers, Dedicated Hydraulic Couplers or Pin Lock Couplers.

Performance-Matched

Cat® Compactors are performance-matched to Cat machines and integrate closely with the Cat Hammer line. Brackets and hydraulic kits are interchangeable between hammers and compactors. Compactors can be used with Pin Grabber Couplers, Dedicated Hydraulic Couplers or Pin Lock Couplers.
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.

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 and can be changed while the compactor is installed.

Easy Maintenance

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

Optional Backfill Blade

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

Optional Backfill Blade

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

Specifications

  • General
    Spec Value
    Impulse Force 8992.36 lb
    Impact Frequency 2200 bpm
    Base Plate Width 23.2 in
    Compaction Area 6.1 ft²
    Base Plate Pressure 10.2 psi
    Base Plate Length 38 in
    Optimal Hydraulic Flow 18 gal/min
    Minimum Operating Pressure 1800.1 psi
    Weight 886.3 lb