German wheel compactor
 

Found this German company that makes this compactor made of metal and thought it was pretty neat. They offer attachments for others models like rippers and buckets for the 4200xl and Magom 1.4 excavator.
http://www.funktionsmodellbau-brueckner.com/walzenzug/
http://i67.tinypic.com/10cndk4.jpg

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wlDNab...cZ0N2-4WHLhCww

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looks vey useful. this is an ideal compaction solution for foundation work. you could make stronger roads, bridges, buildings with this. excavator mounted compactors are good for trenches, but not wide areas. I want one of these

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Yeah pretty neat model to have in the fleet. There's actually one for sale right now

https://www.facebook.com/groups/6452...14569458599771

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Thanks for the post, this looks pretty affordable, and as you said a great addition to the fleet...

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does it vibrate?

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No it doesn't . I have a build post on mine.
http://rctruckandconstruction.com/sh...ighlight=bomag

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Then does it have a weight inside?

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The first compactor in the pictures no, but they have another compactor with a vibrator inside the roller.
http://www.funktionsmodellbau-brueck...tionsfunktion/

http://www.funktionsmodellbau-brueck...tionsfunktion/

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Try this guy for a Compactor roller, I have seen one of them work and looks fine to me.
http://www.rzmodeltrucks.com.au/

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It says on their site that it weighs in at 3.8 KG. The wheel is hollow and you fill it with lead if you want.


Technische Daten:


Länge: 420mm

Breite: 185mm

Höhe: 240mm

Ø Walzrolle: 100mm

Gewicht: Einsatzgewicht mit Akku:

ca. 3,8 kg (ohne Zusatzgewichte)


Die Walzrolle ist innen hohl und kann mit Zusatzgewichten (wie z.B. Bleikugeln oder einer Stahlrolle ) befüllt werden.

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They look good, very good, simple design, easy to make.
But I dont know for you guys, but if I would build something like this, I would use steel, not alu.
I guess more weight is a plus for something that needs to compact ground?

I guess all manufactures make lighter models, as they are cheaper to ship, and dont need strong motors to get them move around.

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Here's a good video demonstrating the Bomag rc roller
https://youtu.be/8_EkkN2pfnY

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With vibrator
https://youtu.be/uWnwD4QYuDk

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With front blade. Looks good :cool:
http://i68.tinypic.com/6rkhnr.jpg