Compare rollers by configuration, operating weight and compaction width. Check the equipment fitted and the condition of the drums or tyres.
Bomag BW 154 AP
Added: 16.09.2026, 14:18
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How to compare road roller listings
Establish the surface material, working width and space to manoeuvre. Weight alone is not enough to choose a roller: the configuration and equipment fitted to the individual machine also matter.
Drums or tyres?
A tandem roller has two drums, a pneumatic roller compacts with rubber-tyred wheels, and a combination roller pairs a drum with a set of tyres. Compare these configurations against the intended work, not just similar machine weights. For primarily soil compaction, also check the earthmoving rollers category. Confirm the model’s applications in the manufacturer’s documentation; the category name alone does not establish suitability.
Specifications worth checking
- Weight and width: establish operating weight with the actual equipment and ballast, along with compaction width. Check the weight and dimensions specified for transport separately.
- Compaction system: on a vibratory model, compare available amplitudes, frequencies and drum selection. Verify that oscillation is fitted rather than assuming it is a feature of every roller.
- Pneumatic rollers: check tyre size and condition, ballast configuration and how tyre pressure is monitored. Do not assume in-cab pressure adjustment is standard.
- Water spray and scrapers: for asphalt work, examine the tank, pumps, filters, nozzles and scraper contact. Identify components needing repair or replacement.
- Manoeuvrability and electronics: check turning radius and any drum offset function. If temperature measurement or pass mapping is advertised, ask for evidence that the system works and is complete.
Inspecting a used roller
Request the serial number, recorded hours and service and repair history. Examine drum surfaces or tyres, visible leaks and the articulation joint where fitted. Arrange for a competent person to check propulsion, steering, brakes and the compaction system in accordance with the machine instructions. Photographs and a low-hour claim do not replace an inspection.
Selling a roller? State the working configuration, ballast included in the price, completed repairs and known faults. Distinguish fitted equipment from options that appear only in the model brochure.
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