Atlas Copco is offering high-efficiency soil compactors in the shape of its new CA2500 and CA3500 machines
The firm says that despite the increased output, the new machines also save on fuel costs due to new, patented high-efficiency eccentric systems as well as the latest ecomode systems. Improved features include increased productivity, ease of maintenance, ergonomic operating stations and high compaction quality.
These fifth generation compactors are equipped with the innovative efficiency eccentric vibration system. The system has eccentric weights positioned toward the right of the axle, reducing the amount of weight counteracting the machine’s movement at start-up. This reduces energy consumption at start-up by 50%, which also reduces fuel consumption. The low power requirement also makes it possible to reduce the roller’s engine size without sacrificing compaction performance.
The rollers also feature Atlas Copco’s ECO Mode fuel saving system to further reduce fuel consumption. The system ensures the rollers do not consume more fuel than necessary at a given time, which reduces fuel consumption by as much as 15%.
The CA2500 and CA3500 feature cross-mounted engines, which allow technicians to reach the necessary engine components and hydraulic systems for easy servicing. This helps minimise downtime for rental firms or contractors. The company claims that as the engines are cross-mounted rather than parallel to the frame, the rollers also offer better weight distribution while allowing a shorter footprint.
Other benefits include ergonomic operating stations, which contribute to operator productivity by minimising operator fatigue and providing a clean line of sight of the drum. The rollers also feature Atlas Copco’s Active Bouncing Control system as well as advanced compaction monitoring. The ABC system prevents damage to the rollers by detecting double jumping as it occurs and shuts off the roller’s vibration. This eliminates double jumping altogether, preventing damage to the rollers and over-compaction of materials.
