BOMAG BW138 Double Drum Roller

The BOMAG BW138 – a compact, high-performance double drum roller built for the kind of medium-sized projects that want top-notch asphalt and soil compaction without breaking the bank. With a winning combination of reliability, precision and how easy it is to get the thing running, this thing delivers some seriously great surface quality – pretty much anywhere you need to compact the ground – be it road repairs, pathways, parking lots or any other small to mid-sized paving job that comes your way.

Now under the hood of this beast is a 34-45 kW (45-60 hp) four-cylinder Kubota or Deutz diesel motor, which means you get consistent power, great fuel efficiency and (of course) low emissions. And it’s all thanks to its smooth hydrostatic drive and dual vibratory drums which give you super-smooth operation and strong compaction power to boot – and all this with vibration frequencies of 50/56 Hz and centrifugal forces that can hit up to 45 kN. On top of which, the thing can haul itself along at a pretty good 10 km/h, making it both super-efficient and super-versatile when it comes to getting from one place to another on-site.

Now on the numbers front, this thing weighs in at roughly 4,300 kg and has a 1,380 mm drum width which basically just means you get great stability with even better maneuverability. BOMAG’s clever ECONOMIZER system gives you real-time compaction feedback, so you can zero in on just the right density without over-compacting the surface. And with BOMAG’s EasyService concept – you know, no maintenance needed for all those articulation joints and easy access to every other component – maintenance’s a doddle.

But the operator platform is where things really come together – a sliding seat, nice clear view of both drum edges, intuitive controls and even a vibration-isolated station all add up to a pretty comfortable, pretty controlled ride. And all this together makes the BOMAG BW138 AD-5 a top-notch choice for any pros out there looking for reliable compaction on any paving or road maintenance job that comes along.