Caterpillar CB54 Smooth Drum Roller Specs

Category: Smooth Drum Rollers ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: CB54 ➔

The Caterpillar CB54 is a smooth drum roller designed for soil compaction in construction and roadwork applications. Featuring a single smooth steel drum, the CB54 delivers uniform compaction on granular and mixed soils. Its robust design includes a powerful engine, articulated steering, and adjustable vibration settings to optimize performance and operator control. The CB54 is suitable for compacting subbases, base courses, and asphalt surfaces, enhancing surface stability and load-bearing capacity. Known for durability and ease of maintenance, the Caterpillar CB54 smooth drum roller is widely used in infrastructure projects, offering reliable compaction efficiency and consistent results in various site conditions.

Dimensions

Caterpillar CB54 Smooth Drum Roller Dimensions specifications
Drum Diameter	51.00 in (129.54 cm)
Height	10.08 ft (3.07 m)
Length	16.17 ft (4.93 m)
Maximum Machine Height	121.00 in (307.34 cm)
Overall Length	16.17 ft (4.93 m)
Overall Width	6.25 ft (1.90 m)
Weight	23,818.00 lbs (10,801.81 kg)
Wheel Base	11.92 ft (3.63 m)
Width	6.25 ft (1.90 m)

Drum

Caterpillar CB54 Smooth Drum Roller Drum specifications
Drum Width	67.00 in (170.18 cm)

Engine

Caterpillar CB54 Smooth Drum Roller Engine specifications
Engine Model	C4.4 with ACERT
Gross Power	137.00 hp (102.16 kw)

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar CB54 Smooth Drum Roller Operating Specifications specifications
Curb Clearance	34.00 in (86.36 cm)
Ground Clearance	0.71 ft (0.22 m)
Standard Compaction Width	67.00 in (170.18 cm)
Static Linear Load	178.00 lbs (80.74 kg)
Travel Speed - Maximum	8.00 mph (12.87 kph)
Turning Radius - Inside Drum Edge	164.04 in (416.66 cm)

Operational

Caterpillar CB54 Smooth Drum Roller Operational specifications
Operating Weight	23,818.00 lbs (10,803.68 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar CB54 Smooth Drum Roller Service Refill Capacities specifications
Fuel Tank Capacity	50.00 gal (189.25 l)
Water Spray Tank Capacity	290.00 gal (1,097.65 l)

Vibratory System

Caterpillar CB54 Smooth Drum Roller Vibratory System specifications
Centrifugal Force Per Drum - Maximum	24,729.00 lbs (11,216.90 kg)
Centrifugal Force Per Drum - Minimum	7,801.00 lbs (3,538.48 kg)
Frequency	63.3/42 Hz (3,800/2,520 vpm)
Nominal Amplitude - High	0.10 in (0.25 cm)
Nominal Amplitude - Low	0.10 in (0.25 cm)

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