Double drum vibratory roller

[Husaberger]

Looking to buy a used, small/36" or so, double drum vibratory roller
Most seem to be made by Bomag, Cat, Hamm, and Wacker-Neuson
Anyone out there have any advice on what to look for when buying a used unit?
Also, pros and cons of the above manufacturers?

 

[jcbGM]

The wackers larger than the RD12 are rebranded Hamm units. Hamm, Bomag, and Sakai are top contenders. CAT not so much. Not much to check. The most common issues revolve around the water systems. Tanks and lines cracked if not winterized in the north. Leaks, bad electric water pumps, clogged nozzles, etc.

 

[redman135]

Will the speed setting stay constant? After a bit of wear some machines will speed up to max or slow to stop as the speed lever walks. Can drive you nuts. Rolling the bank edge is plain dangerous.

 

[Husaberger]

Thank you jcb
When, in terms of hours, do things usually start failing?

 

[Husaberger]

Thank you Redman

 

[Peter 315]

Hamm parts are $$ ...Sakai if the parts are not in stock it takes awhile to get them....Dynapac makes a nice roller..

 

[Husaberger]

Thank you Peter
What's your opinion on hours for a used machine?

 

[Peter 315]

It depends on how well it was taken care of..

 

[Peter 315]

Whats your budget...

 

[Husaberger]

Hoping to spend less than 6k

 

[Rustyiron]

Will you be rolling out asphalt? For dirt and driveway work (gravel compaction) you'll be ok without the water system. I think the first to go will be the hydro's. (drive motors) run one up a pretty good grade. Not very scientific but with this budget its going to be getting tired so have a good look at it. Then there's the center joint, pretty easy to see sloppy pins.

 

[Husaberger]

Thanks Rusty
Good practical suggestions
It's for dirt/driveway work

 

[Dwellonroof]

I purchased an older Wolf Pac 3100 does anyone know of a repair kit or even what wheel motor would replace this?
Maybe even just replace both and be finished with it.
Also why would the front and rear have different part numbers since the drums are the same size?
All I have is questions.

 

[Peter 315]

I purchased an older Wolf Pac 3100 does anyone know of a repair kit or even what wheel motor would replace this?
Maybe even just replace both and be finished with it.
Also why would the front and rear have different part numbers since the drums are the same size?
All I have is questions.

Toro bought out stone a few years ago you can still get some parts....

 

[Dwellonroof]

I hopefully found the problem being the hub is wallowed out, I started a new thread about the hub.