Caterpillar CS56B Soil Compactor Specs

Category: Soil Compactors ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: CS56B ➔

The Caterpillar CS56B is a soil compactor designed for efficient earthwork and road construction applications. Featuring a smooth drum and advanced compaction technology, the CS56B delivers consistent compaction performance on granular and cohesive soils. Its robust engine and heavy-duty frame provide durability and reliability in demanding jobsite conditions. The machine offers operator comfort with ergonomic controls and excellent visibility, enhancing productivity and safety. The Caterpillar CS56B soil compactor is suitable for large-scale projects requiring uniform soil density, reducing settlement and improving foundation stability. This model is widely used in infrastructure, highway, and commercial construction sectors for soil compaction tasks.

General Specifications

Caterpillar CS56B Soil Compactor General Specifications specifications
DRUM WIDTH	84.00 in (213.36 cm) — Starting 2024 Model Year
ENGINE TYPE	Cat — Starting 2024 Model Year
FREQUENCY HZ	30.5 — Starting 2024 Model Year
INSIDE TURN RADIUS	145.00 in (368.30 cm) — Starting 2024 Model Year
WIDTH	91.00 in (231.14 cm) — Starting 2024 Model Year

Dimensions

Caterpillar CS56B Soil Compactor Dimensions specifications
Drum Diameter	60.40 in (153.42 cm)
Drum Diameter - Front	5.10 ft (1.55 m)
Ground Clearance	17.40 in (44.20 cm)
Height - Top of Cab	10.30 ft (3.14 m)
Overall Length	231.00 in (586.74 cm)
Overall Width	7.60 ft (2.32 m)
Turning Radius - Inside	145.00 in (368.30 cm)
Wheel Base	9.60 ft (2.93 m)
Wheelbase	9.60 in (24.38 cm)

Drum

Caterpillar CS56B Soil Compactor Drum specifications
Centrifugal Force - High	67,600.00 lbs (30,657.60 kg)
Centrifugal Force - Low	31,670.00 lbs (14,362.81 kg)
Drum Width	84.00 in (213.36 cm)
Nominal Amplitude - High	0.10 in (0.25 cm)
Nominal Amplitude - Low	0.10 in (0.25 cm)
Vibration Frequency	30.5 vpm
Vibration Frequency 2	30.5 vpm

Engine

Caterpillar CS56B Soil Compactor Engine specifications
Engine Model	Cat C4.4 with ACERT
Gross Power	157.00 hp (117.08 kw)
Make	Cat

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar CS56B Soil Compactor Operating Specifications specifications
Fuel Capacity	64.00 gal (242.24 l)
Ground Clearance	1.50 ft (0.46 m)
Operating Weight	25,346.00 lbs (11,494.78 kg)
Operating Width	91.00 in (231.14 cm)
Travel Speed - Maximum	7.00 mph (11.27 kph)
Turning Radius - Inside Drum Edge	145.00 in (368.30 cm)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar CS56B Soil Compactor Service Refill Capacities specifications
Fuel Tank Capacity	64.00 gal (242.24 l)

Vibratory System

Caterpillar CS56B Soil Compactor Vibratory System specifications
Nominal Amplitude - High	0.10 in (0.25 cm)
Nominal Amplitude - Low	0.10 in (0.25 cm)

Weights

Caterpillar CS56B Soil Compactor Weights specifications
Operating Weight - With Cab	25,346.00 lbs (11,494.78 kg)
Operating Weight - With ROPS/FOPS	24,887.00 lbs (11,286.62 kg)

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