Pad Foot Roller Hire

Over 150 Pad Foot Rollers for Hire on iseekplant

Pad foot rollers, known for their efficiency in compacting cohesive and high moisture content soils, are crucial in various construction projects, particularly in the process or creating roads or paved expanses. At iseekplant, our suppliers offer a diverse selection of over 150 pad foot rollers, suitable for road construction to large-scale landscaping tasks. Whether you need a roller for soil compaction or preparing foundations, our extensive range easily covers all your needs.

Pad Foot Roller Hire Rates Guide

Understanding the costs associated with hiring pad foot rollers is essential for effective budgeting. This table provides the average hire rates, ensuring you find options that align with your budget:

Note: Rates vary depending on the roller’s age, brand and location within Australia. All prices listed on this page are estimates, exclude GST and are in AUD.

Additional Costs to Consider When Hiring a Pad Foot Roller

The base hire rate of the pad foot roller itself forms one part of your total bill. Often, there will be additional charges that suppliers may bill you on top of the machine. This table provides a quick overview of these extra costs:

Just a quick note on operators: padfoot rollers, and rollers generally, aren't super difficult to operate and they are probably the least dangerous earthmoving machine. You can expect to pay lower hourly rates for a roller operator than many other highly skilled machinery operator types. Its often the case that the PCBU (the Person in Charge of the Business Undertaking - or project manager) might even feel comfortable allowing someone on the site with limited machinery experience operate the roller. Just factor in a slightly lower cost of operator for this class of machinery.

Remember, these are just estimates, and suppliers will bill you differently according to the job. For a detailed quote, use our Get a Quote tool to get accurate pricing based on your specific project requirements.

Pad Foot Roller Attachments and Customisations

Pad foot roller suppliers offer various attachments and customisation options to enhance the machine’s functionality. From GPS systems for precise navigation and survey precision, to different drum sizes for specific compaction needs, these customisations ensure your roller is ideally suited to your project. Let’s take a look at these standard attachments and customisations:

• GPS Navigation Systems: For precise survey guidance and mapping. We always recommend Aptella.
• Varying Drum Sizes: To cater to different soil types and project sizes.
• Water Sprinkler Systems: Essential for dust control and optimal soil compaction.
• Padfoot Shell Kits: Convert smooth drum rollers to pad foot rollers for versatility.

Transportation and Delivery of Pad Foot Rollers

Pad foot rollers require careful consideration for transportation and delivery because they are big, bulky and aren't road registered (meaning they can't be driven along paved roads). Logistics, including delivery routes and equipment, are critical for efficient and safe transport.

Factors Influencing Transportation

Several factors determine the best approach to transporting pad foot rollers:

• Size and Weight of Roller: Larger and heavier rollers demand more robust transportation solutions, often requiring specialised heavy haulage trucks or low loaders.
• Distance to Site: Longer distances will need additional planning for fuel, route and overnight stops and will incur substantially higher mobilisation charges than short distances. That is why you should use iseekplant to find the closest padfoot to your job site.
• Site Accessibility: Limited access sites may require smaller, more manoeuvrable transport vehicles or disassembling the roller.

Transportation Options for Transporting Pad Foot Rollers

Effective transportation of pad foot rollers can be achieved through various means, depending on the project's needs and the roller's size. These services can provide solid solutions to transporting your hired pad foot roller to and from your site:

• Low Loader: Low loaders are ideal for heavy, oversized rollers, providing a stable and secure platform during transit.
• Flat Bed Trailer: Suitable for medium-sized rollers, flat bed trailers offer flexibility for various load types.
• Prime Mover: Prime movers offer powerful towing capability for long-distance transportation of heavy rollers.
• Tilt Tray: An excellent choice for smaller rollers, tilt trays provide easy loading and unloading capabilities.
• Crane Truck: Crane trucks are useful for rollers requiring lifting onto elevated areas or over obstacles.

Pad Foot Rollers vs. Other Rollers

Understanding the differences between pad foot and smooth drum rollers is crucial for selecting the right equipment. Each type has distinct advantages depending on the project requirements.

• Pad Foot Rollers: Ideal for compacting cohesive soils, offering deep compaction. They are perfect for projects requiring a stronger, denser soil base.
• Smooth Drum Rollers: Best for compacting granular soils and asphalt. Smooth drum rollers provide a smoother finish and are ideal for road construction projects.
• Multi-tyred Rollers: Multi-tyred rollers are best for compacting asphalt - which is the most expensive material in the road construction process and needs to be compacted in a shallow layer with a high degree of precision.

This table compares the two rollers so you have a better idea of which roller to get for your project:

Find the Perfect Pad Foot Roller for Your Project Today on iseekplant

Starting a construction project can be challenging, but it's simpler with the right equipment. At iseekplant, we connect you with a vast selection of pad foot roller hire options to suit your project requirements. Our network spans Australia-wide, giving you access to the best equipment for land clearing, ground compaction and earthmoving (plus so much more!).

Whether a large-scale construction site or a local development project, our pad foot rollers are the perfect solution for achieving optimal soil compaction. And if your project needs more than rollers, we’ve got you covered. Our platform also offers a variety of construction machinery, including dump trucks, excavators, loaders and more, to ensure your project runs smoothly.

For personalised assistance, project advice or to explore your equipment options, reach out to us at projects@iseekplant.com.au or dial 1300 691 912. When you’re ready to boost your project’s efficiency with quality pad foot rollers, simply click 'Get a Quote' and let iseekplant streamline your equipment hire process.