You can think of a compactor as a piece of used heavy equipment on rollers. The job of a compactor is to mesh materials together tightly for many different uses in a variety of industries, from construction and road building to grading and more. Compactors are useful pieces of heavy machinery that can really pack a punch. Wagner Used Equipment offers the best used heavy equipment for sale throughout our territories of Colorado, New Mexico, and far west Texas. As an authorized Caterpillar dealer, we offer Cat machines, Cat Parts, and factory-trained service technicians who can help keep your heavy machinery up and running. In addition, we offer power systems to keep electricity flowing on your remote job sites and we offer fluid analysis so you can gauge the health of your machinery. Plus, we offer Cat parts online, financing, and machine control systems through our partner, SITECH Rocky Mountain. Below, we'll take a look at the parts and uses of a compactor. Contact one of our Cat dealers to get started today! Browse Used Equipment For Sale

PARTS OF A COMPACTOR

Drum The drum is the part of the compactor that does most of the work. It is rolled along the surface you need shaped until it looks how you want it to. There are different types of drums that work better for different applications. For instance, a smooth roller is located at the front and/or the back of the machine. It is great for flattening asphalt roads, grading sand, and helping smooth out crushed rock and gravel. Some Cat compactors have dual rollers, one on each end, which helps with productivity. You will see these a lot in road building. Cab The cab is where the operator sits and where they control the used heavy machinery. It contains the seat and the controls for use. With Caterpillar compactors, we offer an ergonomic seat, sound-suppression in the cab, temperature controls, such as heating and air, and warning indicators for safety purposes. In addition, our Cat compactors use hydraulic steering, seat belts, and have such features as a lunchbox and beverage holder, mirrors, and windshield wipers. Engine The engine compartment is the workhorse of the machinery. Here, you'll find all the hydraulics, hoses, oil hinge systems, steering, and more. The size of the engine will vary with the size of the compactor you get. Wagner offers over 30 different models of Cat compactors for sale or rent, either new or used. Our Caterpillar engines feature a great idle management system that offers automatic idle kickdown, delayed engine shutdown, and engine idle shutdown as well. You can also expect a throttle lock, autoshift, electronic clutch pressure control, and so much more. Articulated Joint Articulated joints in used heavy equipment for sale offer more mobility in general. In Cat compactors, this articulated joint is found beneath the cab near the center of the machine. It helps the used heavy equipment adapt to the varied surfaces it is compacting. It also allows for more comfort for the operator, optimal traction, a larger steering angle, safe steering, and more stability while in operation.

USES OF A COMPACTOR

From smoothing our roads and grading for pavement to helping with landfill and trash compacting, there are many uses of a compactor. The main use of a Cat compactor is to reduce the size of the materials it is compacting, allowing for more materials to fit inside a space, or allowing to fill a space. They can be used in agriculture to bale hay tighter. You'll see them used by waste management companies for compacting trash. Plus, you'll see them in construction to compact rock and help with backfill compaction as well.

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Wagner Used Equipment is proud to offer the best used equipment for sale in Colorado, New Mexico, and far west Texas, including compactors for sale. Compactors are great tools for certain industries and are indispensable in others. Our Cat compactors are manufactured with the user in mind. We offer soil and landfill compactors, as well as vibratory rollers. We offer a wide selection of new, rental, and used compactors for you to choose from. You can see these online or in-person at one of our Cat dealers. Wagner Used Equipment's mission is to make our customers' lives a bit easier by providing you with the used heavy equipment you need to serve your customers and make a difference in your corner of the world. Not only do we do this with our top-rated used heavy equipment, but we will also take care of your Cat machinery throughout its lifetime. From Genuine Cat parts to field service technicians, rebuilds, and financing, we are your one-stop-shop to keep your heavy equipment moving. With our power systems, including gensets, light towers, and microgrid systems, you can work wherever you need to and whatever time of day. Caterpillar is always innovating in order to help you do your job easier and faster. We are committed to our values in action, which have been in place since our inception in 1976. Our core values are teamwork, excellence, accountability, safety, integrity, and communication. If you are in need of other used heavy equipment or hand tools, visit our site or call a Cat dealer for the latest. From Ag equipment to crushing and screening, you can count on Wagner Used Equipment every time. Reach out to a team member at one of our Cat dealers today! Contact Us To Learn More