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Cat

CS56B Vibratory Soil Compactor

Operating Weight - With Cab

25346 lb

Compaction Width

84 in

Gross Power

157 HP

Overview

The CS56B provides exceptional performance for granular soil compaction applications.

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  • CS56B Vibratory Soil Compactor
    CS56B Vibratory Soil Compactor
  • CS56B Vibratory Soil Compactor
    CS56B Vibratory Soil Compactor
  • CS56B Vibratory Soil Compactor
    CS56B Vibratory Soil Compactor
  • CS56B Vibratory Soil Compactor
    CS56B Vibratory Soil Compactor

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Features

Comfortable and Ergonomic Operator Station

Comfortable and Ergonomic Operator Station

  • Features pivoting seat with integrated multifunction LCD display and control console
  • Outstanding visibility to the front and rear of machine
  • Low sound levels and vibration for greater operator comfort and productivity

Comfortable and Ergonomic Operator Station

  • Features pivoting seat with integrated multifunction LCD display and control console
  • Outstanding visibility to the front and rear of machine
  • Low sound levels and vibration for greater operator comfort and productivity
Rear Vision Camera

Rear Vision Camera

  • The rear vision camera enhances visibility for more complete operator control and safety.

Rear Vision Camera

  • The rear vision camera enhances visibility for more complete operator control and safety.
Exceptional Propel System

Exceptional Propel System

  • Built around the exclusive Cat dual pump propel system, two pumps provide separate dedicated flow to drum drive motor and rear axle motor for exceptional gradeability and traction in forward and reverse.
  • Electronic propel control provides more precise machine control.

Exceptional Propel System

  • Built around the exclusive Cat dual pump propel system, two pumps provide separate dedicated flow to drum drive motor and rear axle motor for exceptional gradeability and traction in forward and reverse.
  • Electronic propel control provides more precise machine control.
Virtually Maintenance Free

Virtually Maintenance Free

  • Maintenance-free hitch bearings.
  • Extended maintenance intervals for vibratory system and hydraulic system, providing more uptime and lower maintenance costs.

Virtually Maintenance Free

  • Maintenance-free hitch bearings.
  • Extended maintenance intervals for vibratory system and hydraulic system, providing more uptime and lower maintenance costs.
Enhanced Compaction Performance

Enhanced Compaction Performance

  • More weight at the drum and greater amplitude.
  • Automated speed control and vibratory system functions make it easy to ensure consistent, high quality compaction.

Enhanced Compaction Performance

  • More weight at the drum and greater amplitude.
  • Automated speed control and vibratory system functions make it easy to ensure consistent, high quality compaction.
Technologies that Enhance Quality and Productivity

Technologies that Enhance Quality and Productivity

  • Exclusive semi-autonomous Command for Compaction technology automates compaction to offer complete process control and help promote more uniform results.
  • Measurement and documentation technologies help the operator determine when compaction has been completed to specification for greater productivity and uniform compaction quality.
  • Accelerometer-based (CMV) and exclusive Machine Drive Power (MDP) measurement technologies available.

Technologies that Enhance Quality and Productivity

  • Exclusive semi-autonomous Command for Compaction technology automates compaction to offer complete process control and help promote more uniform results.
  • Measurement and documentation technologies help the operator determine when compaction has been completed to specification for greater productivity and uniform compaction quality.
  • Accelerometer-based (CMV) and exclusive Machine Drive Power (MDP) measurement technologies available.

Sustainability

Sustainability

  • The Cat® C4.4 engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage IV emission standards.
  • Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)** or 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrogenated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details.
  • Auto engine idle shutdown helps reduce unnecessary fuel burn and greenhouse gas emissions by allowing the engine to automatically go into idle mode when the machine is not working.
  • A well-trained operator is worth the investment. Skilled operators benefit your bottom line by maximizing productivity, avoiding costly downtime, and maintaining jobsite safety – which can help to improve fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Extended maintenance intervals not only reduce downtime but can decrease the amount of fluid and filters that are replaced over the life of the machine. The hydraulic oil can be replaced every 3000 hours, eccentric housing oil can be replaced every 3000 hours, and engine oil changes can be 500 hours.
  • Performance and safety can be augmented with standard and optional cameras that are viewed on in-cab displays.
  • Cat Compact technologies help you consistently meet compaction targets faster, more uniformly, and in fewer passes - saving on fuel and reducing rework and material costs.
  • Cat Scheduled Oil Sampling (S•O•S℠) Services helps reveal excessive wear, contaminated fluids or other “unseen” issues that can shorten component life. In many cases, you can extend oil and coolant change intervals by using fluid monitoring. Consult your Cat dealer or the machine's operation and maintenance manual for more information.
  • Remote Flash for engines helps to minimize downtime and maintenance time while keeping your asset running with maximum efficiency. Alerts for machine updates are sent virtually from your Cat dealer and updates can be deployed without a dealer technician needing to be onsite.
**Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel.

Sustainability

  • The Cat® C4.4 engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage IV emission standards.
  • Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)** or 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrogenated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details.
  • Auto engine idle shutdown helps reduce unnecessary fuel burn and greenhouse gas emissions by allowing the engine to automatically go into idle mode when the machine is not working.
  • A well-trained operator is worth the investment. Skilled operators benefit your bottom line by maximizing productivity, avoiding costly downtime, and maintaining jobsite safety – which can help to improve fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Extended maintenance intervals not only reduce downtime but can decrease the amount of fluid and filters that are replaced over the life of the machine. The hydraulic oil can be replaced every 3000 hours, eccentric housing oil can be replaced every 3000 hours, and engine oil changes can be 500 hours.
  • Performance and safety can be augmented with standard and optional cameras that are viewed on in-cab displays.
  • Cat Compact technologies help you consistently meet compaction targets faster, more uniformly, and in fewer passes - saving on fuel and reducing rework and material costs.
  • Cat Scheduled Oil Sampling (S•O•S℠) Services helps reveal excessive wear, contaminated fluids or other “unseen” issues that can shorten component life. In many cases, you can extend oil and coolant change intervals by using fluid monitoring. Consult your Cat dealer or the machine's operation and maintenance manual for more information.
  • Remote Flash for engines helps to minimize downtime and maintenance time while keeping your asset running with maximum efficiency. Alerts for machine updates are sent virtually from your Cat dealer and updates can be deployed without a dealer technician needing to be onsite.
**Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel.

Specifications

  • Weights
    Spec Value
    Operating Weight - With Cab 25346 lb
    Weight - Drum with ROPS/FOPS 13788 lb
    Weight - Drum with Cab 13990 lb
  • Operating Specifications
    Spec Value
    Compaction Width 84 in
    Turning Radius - Inside Drum Edge 12.08 ft
    Ground Clearance 17.4 in
    Static Linear Load - With Cab 166.5 lb/in
    Static Linear Load - With ROPS/FOPS 164.1 lb/in
    Travel Speed - Maximum 7 mile/h
  • Engine
    Spec Value
    Gross Power 157 HP
    Engine Model Cat C4.4
    Stroke 5 in
    Bore 4.1 in
  • Dimensions
    Spec Value
    Drum Diameter 60.4 in
    Optional Blade Height 27.1 in
    Drum Width 84 in
    Overall Width 7.58 ft
    Wheel Base 9.58 ft
    Overall Width - With Blade Option 8.25 ft
    Overall Length 19.25 ft
    Overall Length - With Blade Option 21 ft
    Height - With ROPS/FOPS or Cab 10.25 ft
  • Vibratory System
    Spec Value
    Centrifugal Force - Minimum 31670 lb
    Nominal Amplitude - Low 0.039 in
    Centrifugal Force - Maximum 67600 lb
    Variable Frequency Option Range 23.3 - 30.5 Hz (1400-1830 vpm)
    Vibratory Frequency - Standard 30.5 Hz (1830 vpm)
    Nominal Amplitude - High 0.083 in
  • Tires
    Spec Value
    Tires 23.1 x 26
  • Service Refill Capacities
    Spec Value
    Fuel Tank Capacity 64 gal (US)

Standard Equipment

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

  • ROPS/FOPS Canopy with Handrails, Floor Mat, Internal Rear View Mirror, Exterior Rear View Mirrors
  • Vinyl Adjustable Seat with Integrated Console and LCD Display with Lockable Vandalism Guard
  • Adjustable Tilting Steering Column with Integrated Cup Holders
  • Rear Vision Camera System
  • Seat Belt
  • 12-volt Power Outlet
  • Horn, Backup Alarm

VIBRATORY SYSTEM

  • Smooth Drum
  • Dual Amplitude, Single Frequency
  • Pod-Style Eccentric Weight Housings
  • Auto-vibe Function
  • Front Adjustable Steel Scraper
  • Universal Bumper

POWER TRAIN

  • Cat C4.4B Engine
  • Air Cleaner, Dual Element
  • Two-Speed Throttle Switch, Eco-mode and Automatic Speed Control
  • Dual Propel Pumps; One for Drum Drive, One for Rear Axle
  • Fuel Filter, Water Separator, Priming Pump, Water Indicator
  • Tilting Radiator/Hydraulic Oil Cooler
  • Dual Braking System
  • Two-speed Hydrostatic Transmission

ELECTRICAL

  • 24 volt Electrical System
  • 100 ampere Alternator
  • 750 Cold-cranking Amps Battery Capacity

OTHER

  • Product Link™
  • Sight Gauges for Hydraulic Oil Level and Radiator Coolant Level
  • S•O•S℠ Sampling Valves: Engine Oil, Hydraulic Oil and Coolant

Optional Equipment

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

  • ROPS/FOPS Cab with Climate Control
  • Sun Visor

VIBRATORY SYSTEM

  • Padfoot Shell Kit (oval or square pads available)
  • Leveling Blade
  • Variable Frequency
  • Dual Adjustable Steel Scrapers
  • Scraper Shell Kit Ready
  • Recording Module for Vibration Frequency

POWER TRAIN

  • Transmission Guard
  • Bio-oil Factory Fill

TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

  • Measure - Compaction Meter Value (CMV)
  • Map - SBAS GNSS Mapping
  • Connect - Cloud and Machine Connectivity
  • Cat® Command for Compaction

OTHER

  • Upgraded Halogen Light Package
  • Amber Rotating Beacon