Dynapac Road Roller Weight Guide — Which Compactor for Your Project?
Choosing the right road roller weight class for your project affects compaction quality, fuel efficiency, and output. Here is how Dynapac compactors map to common UAE road construction requirements:
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1 ton – 3 ton road roller
Compact double drum rollers in this weight range are used for urban road repair, narrow city streets, footpaths, parking areas, and confined job sites where a larger machine cannot access. The Dynapac CC1250 at 3 ton is the standard choice for this application.
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8 ton – 10 ton road roller
Mid to large double drum rollers in this range are used for highway asphalt compaction, main road construction, and large infrastructure paving works. The Dynapac CC3800 at approximately 10 ton delivers the compaction force and working width required for high-output road projects.
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10 ton – 12 ton single drum roller
Heavy single drum soil rollers in this range are used for deep soil compaction, highway sub-base preparation, earthworks, embankments, and large civil engineering projects. The Dynapac CA30D at 11 ton is the standard choice for this class of work.
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14 ton pneumatic tire roller
Used for asphalt finishing, surface sealing, and final compaction passes. The Dynapac CP275 at 14 ton operating mass (up to 30 ton with ballast) applies even kneading pressure across the full asphalt width — producing the sealed, smooth road surface finish required on highways and major urban roads. Not sure which weight class your project needs? Contact Al Shirawi Trading — our team will match the right Dynapac roller to your soil type, layer depth, and compaction specification.
