Refuse compactor handles workloads of large-capacity landfills
Weighing in at 100,090 pounds, the BOMAG BC972RB-2 refuse compactor, an update of the BC9772RB model, is designed to deliver the size and compaction force needed to tackle the workloads of the largest capacity landfills.
Powered by a 511-horsepower, watercooled Deutz diesel engine, the BC972RB-2 offers 100-percent maximum gradeability and travel speeds of more than seven miles per hour, with up to 99,000 pounds of pushing force. Four-wheel independent hydrostatic drive ensures superior tractive effort in virtually all working conditions, and four 55.1-inch-wide wheels, each with 72 teeth, provide compaction force in all directions – both laterally and beneath the tooth tip. An offset rear wheel design allows front- and rear-wheel segments to track between each other for continuous-width crushing, kneading and compaction. With two passes, the unit can effectively cover an area more than 19 feet wide.
The BC972RB-2 features BOMAG’s exclusive premium wheel/tooth design, which utilizes one-piece, chill-cast teeth featuring a high-strength, wear-resistant material in the upper three-quarters, or contact area, of each tooth to enhance component life. The lower quarter of the tooth is constructed of a softer material for ease of welding to the wheel. Premium teeth are warranted against wear-out for five years or 10,000 hours, while premium wheel drum structures are warranted for 10 years or 20,000 hours.
A centre-articulated joint, designed to withstand extreme conditions, provides a ±40 degree steering angle, while an oscillating feature allows ±15 degree movement, keeping all wheels in contact with the ground for increased traction and compaction control. Units also feature a 120-inch inside turning radius for manoeuvrability.
Other key features of the BC972RB-2 include: a sealed-tub design that eliminates the need for belly pans and protects drive components from damage; two adjustable scraper bar assemblies per wheel that prevent refuse build-up to ensure maximum tooth penetration; two wire cutters per wheel; a standard, adjustable 17-foot level-ling blade; a comfortable operator’s cabin; low cab noise of less than 75 dBA; and a ventilation system that draws air through a fine filter and slightly pressurizes the cab to provide a comfortable work atmosphere and prevent the entry of polluted air into the operator’s area.
Also available, the model BC772RB-2 refuse compactor is equipped with many of the same features, but uses a 449-hp, water-cooled Deutz diesel engine, which is fully compliant with EPA tier II exhaust emission regulations.
Powered by a 511-horsepower, watercooled Deutz diesel engine, the BC972RB-2 offers 100-percent maximum gradeability and travel speeds of more than seven miles per hour, with up to 99,000 pounds of pushing force. Four-wheel independent hydrostatic drive ensures superior tractive effort in virtually all working conditions, and four 55.1-inch-wide wheels, each with 72 teeth, provide compaction force in all directions – both laterally and beneath the tooth tip. An offset rear wheel design allows front- and rear-wheel segments to track between each other for continuous-width crushing, kneading and compaction. With two passes, the unit can effectively cover an area more than 19 feet wide.
The BC972RB-2 features BOMAG’s exclusive premium wheel/tooth design, which utilizes one-piece, chill-cast teeth featuring a high-strength, wear-resistant material in the upper three-quarters, or contact area, of each tooth to enhance component life. The lower quarter of the tooth is constructed of a softer material for ease of welding to the wheel. Premium teeth are warranted against wear-out for five years or 10,000 hours, while premium wheel drum structures are warranted for 10 years or 20,000 hours.
A centre-articulated joint, designed to withstand extreme conditions, provides a ±40 degree steering angle, while an oscillating feature allows ±15 degree movement, keeping all wheels in contact with the ground for increased traction and compaction control. Units also feature a 120-inch inside turning radius for manoeuvrability.
Other key features of the BC972RB-2 include: a sealed-tub design that eliminates the need for belly pans and protects drive components from damage; two adjustable scraper bar assemblies per wheel that prevent refuse build-up to ensure maximum tooth penetration; two wire cutters per wheel; a standard, adjustable 17-foot level-ling blade; a comfortable operator’s cabin; low cab noise of less than 75 dBA; and a ventilation system that draws air through a fine filter and slightly pressurizes the cab to provide a comfortable work atmosphere and prevent the entry of polluted air into the operator’s area.
Also available, the model BC772RB-2 refuse compactor is equipped with many of the same features, but uses a 449-hp, water-cooled Deutz diesel engine, which is fully compliant with EPA tier II exhaust emission regulations.
