Bomag BW 278 Smooth Drum Roller Specs

Category: Smooth Drum Rollers ➔
Manufacturer: Bomag ➔
Model: BW 278 ➔

Dimensions

Bomag BW 278 Smooth Drum Roller Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	15.00 in (38.10 cm)
Height	8.75 ft (2.67 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	8.75 ft (2.67 m)
Length	16.67 ft (5.08 m)
Overall Length	16.67 in (42.34 cm)
Weight	23,500.00 lbs (10,659.43 kg)
Wheelbase	10.00 in (25.40 cm)
Width	7.75 ft (2.36 m)

Drum

Bomag BW 278 Smooth Drum Roller Drum specifications
Centrifugal Force - High	30,349.30 lbs (13,763.86 kg)
Centrifugal Force - Low	37,071.00 lbs (16,812.25 kg)
Drum Diameter	48.00 in (121.92 cm)
Drum Width	78.00 in (198.12 cm)
Nominal Amplitude - High	0.10 in (0.25 cm)
Nominal Amplitude - Low	0.10 in (0.25 cm)
Static Linear Load	967.2 lb/in
Vibration Frequency 1	57 Hz
Vibration Frequency 2	63 Hz

Engine

Bomag BW 278 Smooth Drum Roller Engine specifications
Engine Make	2347
Engine Model	4B3.9 QSB-C130
Gross Power	130.10 hp (97.02 kw)

Operational

Bomag BW 278 Smooth Drum Roller Operational specifications
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	4.80 gal (18.17 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	22.10 gal (83.65 l)
Fuel Capacity	60.00 gal (227.10 l)
Max Speed	10.10 mph (16.25 kph)
Operating Voltage	12 V
Operating Weight	21,750.00 lbs (9,863.95 kg)

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