South Africa’s best-loved walk-behind roller has received significant upgrades that extend its versatility far beyond the ordinary and extend its effectiveness to more types of job sites.
With multiple settings for standard compaction of substructures on construction sites or more specialised road settings, the Ammann ARW65 takes the place of several different types of rollers where its range of vibratory frequencies allows it to punch well above its weight in specific applications. At the same time, its manoeuvrability, controllability, and advanced safety features make it an excellent option in tight quarters.
Craig Sheppard of ELB Equipment, a local distributor of Ammann equipment, attests to the Ammann ARW65’s popularity throughout the entire southern African region. Its versatility, durability, and reliability in extreme conditions are not the only reasons for its success. The machine's user-friendly design, with a fully hydraulic drive that eliminates the need for high maintenance centrifugal clutch and V-belts, and advanced safety features, provide a sense of reassurance and reliability.
The Ammann ARW65's adaptability is a key feature that sets it apart. The hydrostatic drive provides improved traction and gradability, while individual drive motors in both drums ensure smooth topping and starting, which is essential in asphalt applications. With the weight adjustable vibratory system set between the two drums, the machine is perfectly balanced and settable with two frequency and two centrifugal forces, allowing for compaction of up to 30cm on sand and 20cm on soil. This versatility makes it a cost-effective investment for a wide range of work sites.
Other highlights of the new champion Ammann ARW65 walk-behind roller include:
- Large anti-corrosion 60 litre water tank
- Hydraulic cooling system
- Isolated guide handle with height setting
- Central lifting points for secure transport and loading
- Easily accessible maintenance points
- Operating weight of just over 700kg
- 650mm drum width
- Efficient design with no snag points
- Easy to set hydrostatic drive and vibration system
- Choice of either Yanmar or Hatz diesel engines
- Standard off-site monitoring with Ammann Service-Link monitoring software
- Legendary reliability
- Vibrant new colour scheme
