FAQs About Single Drum Rollers
Use this selection of single drum ride-on rollers from United Rentals to compact soil, gravel, dirt and more. Commonly used for preparation work, like leveling ground for sidewalks and preparing sites for building foundations, single drum rollers offer increased traction and maneuverability compared to double drum rollers. We feature both smooth drum rollers, designed for densely compacting coarse materials, and padfoot drum options, equipped with knobbed drums used to perform a kneading action, compacting and breaking up the surface simultaneously. For heavy-duty jobs, this ride-on single drum roller offers 27.5 tons of impact force for excellent gradeability and traction on loose soil. Manufacturers include leading brands like Bomag and Hamm.
Learn more about our single drum roller rentals in our FAQ section below.
The size and weight of single drum rollers varies depending on individual make and model specifications, as well as their intended purpose. Smaller, hand-operated drums can weigh as little as 100 pounds, while heavy-duty ride-on rollers can weigh up to 22 tons. All our single-drum rollers are of the ride-on variety and typically weigh from 10,000 to 45,000 pounds.
Double drum rollers offer more heavy-duty compaction, capable of quickly and thoroughly compacting large areas. Ideal for highway construction, double drum rollers have vibrating drums in the front and back of the roller. Single drum rollers feature a single, large drum in front and wheels in the back, better suited for projects that require mobility and maneuverability. They are ideal for projects like compacting driveways, building foundations and paving paths.
Single drum rollers are often used in urban settings for constructing building foundations and sidewalks, paving highways, leveling soil and other projects that require more maneuverability. Consisting of a large steel drum with two pneumatic tires at the rear, single drum rollers offer a high-quality, smooth finish. Besoin d’aide? Contact our equipment experts for further guidance.