SANY SSR180C Padfoot Roller

The SANY SSR180C Padfoot Roller is a serious piece of kit built to tackle the biggest earthworks and road-building projects with reliability and precision. At its core is a heavy-duty soil compactor that’s designed to really get to grips with cohesive and semi-cohesive soils like clay and silt – the sort that smooth drum rollers just can’t handle as well.

Under the bonnet is a rock-solid SANY diesel engine, paired with a dependable vibratory system that delivers consistent compaction energy and plenty of centrifugal force. What this means in practice is that operators can get the job done with fewer passes over the ground, even in the toughest conditions – and the padfoot drum design does a fantastic job of really working that soil to improve its strength and stability.

It’s not just about brute force either – the SSR180C is also incredibly agile, thanks to its articulated chassis and well-balanced weight distribution. Operators can move around uneven terrain with confidence, even on slopes or in expansive work areas where other machines would struggle. And from embankments to highway subgrades, it can handle anything that’s thrown at it with a level head.

But the SSR180C is more than just a beast of a machine – it’s also designed with operator comfort and productivity in mind. Clear visibility of the drum is a big plus, and the controls are nice and intuitive. Plus, the cab or platform is stable enough for long shifts.

All of which adds up to a machine that’s built to last. With heavy-duty bearings and reinforced structural components, it’s the sort of thing that contractors and hire fleets can rely on for deep soil compaction and long-term subgrade performance.