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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.
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:
Roller Type | Dry Hire Rate (per day) | Wet Hire Rate (per day) |
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Small Pad Foot Roller | $150 - $250 | $300 - $450 |
Medium Pad Foot Roller | $250 - $350 | $450 - $600 |
Large Pad Foot Roller | $350 - $500 | $600 - $800 |
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.
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:
Additional Cost | Standard Rate | Description |
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Delivery and Collection | $100 - $300 | Varies by distance and equipment size |
Operator Training | $200 - $400 | For untrained personnel |
Maintenance & Repairs | 5% - 10% of hire cost | Depending on the rental duration |
Fuel Costs | $50 - $100 per day | Based on usage |
Insurance | Varies | Required for covering potential damages |
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 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:
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.
Several factors determine the best approach to 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:
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.
This table compares the two rollers so you have a better idea of which roller to get for your project:
Roller Type | Popular Model | Compaction Ability | Surface Finish | Best For |
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Pad Foot Roller | Caterpillar CS56B | High compaction, good for cohesive soils | Rough, textured | Construction sites, clay or silt-based surfaces |
Smooth Drum Roller | Bomag BW211D-5 | Uniform compaction, suitable for granular materials | Smooth, flat | Roadwork, foundations, gravel surfaces |
Multi-tyred Roller | Volvo PT125C | Uniform compaction of asphalt and finishing layers | Smooth finished layer | Roadwork, pavements, carparks |
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.
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