CATERPILLAR CD54B - SPLIT DRUM STATIC SMOOTH DRUM ROLLER

Technical Description

The Caterpillar CD54B Split Drum Smooth Drum Roller is a 10-ton tandem vibratory compactor designed for exceptional performance on asphalt and granular materials. It features a **67-inch wide split vibratory drum with a diameter of 47 inches**, enabling effective mat coverage up to 118 inches. The split-drum design incorporates exclusive tapered roller bearing pods that eliminate contact between drum halves, reducing wear and preventing mat tearing during turns, making it ideal for urban environments with frequent maneuvering. The unit is powered by a **Cat C3.4B engine with ACERT Technology** delivering **102 hp (75 kW)**, meeting Tier 4 Interim emission standards, and optimized for smooth powertrain operation with hydrostatic transmission. Vibratory performance includes a dual amplitude and frequency system, with hydraulic direct, auto-reversing eccentric weight drives providing centrifugal forces per drum from 16,973 to 17,602 lbs and nominal vibration amplitude of 0.1 inches for both high and low settings. Operational dimensions include an overall length of 14.2 ft, width of 6.2 ft, height to top of ROPS/FOPS at 118 inches, and a wheelbase of 10.3 ft, allowing a tight turning radius of 115.2 inches on the inside drum edge. Maximum travel speed is 7.5 mph, with ground clearance at 10 inches and curb clearance at 31 inches. The roller supports robust water spray for dust control with a 198-gallon tank and refuels via a 50-gallon fuel tank. Operating weights are around 22,300 lbs with cab and approximately 21,700 lbs with ROPS/FOPS, distributed roughly equally between front and rear drums for stable compaction.