# Caterpillar CS56B **URL:** > This machine has been sold or is not currently for sale. ## Listing details - **Price:** Sold - **Listing ID:** 88975070 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** CS56B - **Category:** Soil Compactors - **Hours:** 10085 - **Serial number:** S5601193 - **Location:** San Antonio, TX ## Description Control, Variable Amplitude, Drums, Compact, Emissions Level - EPA - EPA TIER 4f, Emissions Level - EU - IV, Emissions Level - Japan - STEP 4 FINAL, Lighting, Online Owner's Manual , Product Link, Regulatory Status - CAT\_Korea, Regulatory Status - CAT\_NR\_EPA/CARB\_MLIT\_EU\_R120\_R96\_China Export, ROPS - Open, Variable Frequency ## Machine details ### GENERAL APPEARANCE - **Fuel Tank:** Good - **Paint:** Fair - **Radiator Grill & Shroud:** Good - **Steps / Ladder:** Good ### OPERATOR STATION - **Current Safety Manual:** No ### ENGINE - **Blow By:** No - **Knocking:** No - **Oil Leaks:** No - **Water in Oil:** No ### COOLING SYSTEM - **Compression in Radiator:** No ### ELECTRICAL, STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM - **Alternator:** Good - **Wiring:** Good ### TRANSMISSION - **Transmission - Forward:** Good ### STEERING - **Articulate P & B:** Fair - **Pivot P & B Trunnions:** Fair - **Steering Linkage:** Good - **Steering Valves / Pumps:** Good ### HYDRAULICS - **Cylinders:** Good - **Hose Lines:** Good - **Propel Motor:** Good - **Propel Pump:** Good - **Tank:** Good - **Vibratory Motor:** Good - **Vibratory Pump:** Good ### DRUM - **Drum Drive Planetaries:** Good - **Drum Hubs:** Good - **Drum Scrapers:** Good - **Drum Surface:** Good - **Isolators:** Good - **Vibratory System:** Good ### TIRES - **Average Life Remaining - TIRES:** 67% - **Tire Size - TIRES:** 23.1 R 26 ## Manufacturer specifications ### Dimensions - **Drum Diameter:** 60.4 in (153.42 cm) - **Drum Diameter - Front:** 5.1 ft (1.55 m) - **Ground Clearance:** 17.4 in (44.2 cm) - **Height - Top of Cab:** 10.3 ft (3.14 m) - **Overall Length:** 231 in (586.74 cm) - **Overall Width:** 7.6 ft (2.32 m) - **Turning Radius - Inside:** 145 in (368.3 cm) - **Wheel Base:** 9.6 ft (2.93 m) - **Wheelbase:** 9.6 in (24.38 cm) ### Drum - **Centrifugal Force - High:** 67600 lbs (30662.88 kg) - **Centrifugal Force - Low:** 31670 lbs (14365.29 kg) - **Drum Width:** 84 in (213.36 cm) - **Nominal Amplitude - High:** 0.1 in (0.25 cm) - **Nominal Amplitude - Low:** 0.1 in (0.25 cm) - **Vibration Frequency:** 30.5 vpm - **Vibration Frequency 2:** 30.5 vpm ### Engine - **Engine Model:** Cat C4.4 with ACERT - **Gross Power:** 157 hp (117.08 kw) - **Make:** Cat ### General Specifications - **CATEGORY (since 2018):** Compaction - **CATEGORY (since 2023):** SOIL - **DRUM WIDTH (since 2016):** 84 in (213.36 cm) - **ENGINE TYPE (since 2016):** Cat - **FREQUENCY HZ (since 2016):** 30.5 - **INSIDE TURN RADIUS (since 2016):** 145 in (368.3 cm) - **MODEL (since 2016):** CS56B - **WIDTH (since 2016):** 91 in (231.14 cm) ### Operating Specifications - **Fuel Capacity:** 64 gal (242.24 l) - **Ground Clearance:** 1.5 ft (0.46 m) - **Operating Weight:** 25346 lbs (11496.77 kg) - **Operating Width:** 91 in (231.14 cm) - **Travel Speed - Maximum:** 7 mph (11.27 kph) - **Turning Radius - Inside Drum Edge:** 145 in (368.3 cm) ### Service Refill Capacities - **Fuel Tank Capacity:** 64 gal (242.24 l) ### Vibratory System - **Nominal Amplitude - High:** 0.1 in (0.25 cm) - **Nominal Amplitude - Low:** 0.1 in (0.25 cm) ### Weights - **Operating Weight - With Cab:** 25346 lbs (11496.77 kg) - **Operating Weight - With ROPS/FOPS:** 24887 lbs (11288.57 kg) ## About this model 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. ## Photos ![Caterpillar CS56B](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1lMmQyNTQxNjFlOTZjYTUxOWQ1Y2JjMDIxZDg1Y2NiNyYkdHh0PUhPTFQlMjBDQVQmNTkwMDE=) ![Caterpillar CS56B photo 2](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mNjgzMTBmY2ZhNGFiYTliOGIyZTY4ODA2ZjMxMjFiMSYkdHh0PUhPTFQlMjBDQVQmMjMxMzY=) ![Caterpillar CS56B photo 3](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1iYmY3MTRkYjU2YzllMGJhYTlhOWE3NGE4ZTVlZDdiOSYkdHh0PUhPTFQlMjBDQVQmNTQ0MjM=) ![Caterpillar CS56B photo 4](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz04YWE5MDFkZTRjZWZmNTBiYzllODY3OTQ1YzY5YWYxNSYkdHh0PUhPTFQlMjBDQVQmNTY0NQ==) ![Caterpillar CS56B photo 5](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz04MjZiNDM3Yjg0YTViNGY2ODU0NDgyYWJmZDUxOTMzMyYkdHh0PUhPTFQlMjBDQVQmNjU0NzI=) ![Caterpillar CS56B photo 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