Ridgway Rentals takes delivery of the first 13 ton soil compaction rollers in the country
As part of our ongoing commitment to providing modern equipment for our customers and investing in new technology, we have bought the first 13 ton soil compaction rollers to roll out of the JCB factory. These machines have now arrived in our yard and are the only machines available for hire in the UK.
New to the Fleet – JCB VM118D Roller Available for Hire
Ridgway Rentals are pleased to add the JCB VM118D single drum vibratory roller to our expanding fleet. Designed for productivity, reliability and operator comfort, the VM118D is ideal for a wide range of compaction applications including road construction, site preparation, earthworks and groundwork projects.
The JCB VM118, sets a new benchmark for soil compaction performance. Engineered with four versatile working modes and enhanced traction, it delivers effortless manoeuvrability across all ground conditions, keeping productivity high, whatever the terrain.
Powered by a high‑torque JCB engine and supported by a robust LSD axle, the VM118D achieves class‑leading compaction with fewer passes. Its 28mm drum thickness, 10mm lateral stiffener rings, intelligent weight distribution and formidable 256kN of vibrating force work together to maximise vibration efficiency.
Key features include:
- High-performance vibratory compaction system
- Excellent traction and gradeability
- Durable JCB build quality for reliable site performance
- Operator-focused cab for comfort and visibility
- Ideal for roadworks, groundwork and large civil projects
As with all Ridgway Rentals equipment, our VM118D is maintained to the highest standards to ensure reliability and efficiency on site.
There are 2 variants of the JCB VM118D available for hire. This includes the smooth roller or pad foot roller.
Smooth Drum Roller
Smooth drum rollers are heavy-duty compaction machines featuring a cylindrical steel drum, designed to level and compact granular materials like sand, gravel, asphalt, and mixed soils. They use weight and vibration to remove air gaps, ensuring stable foundations for roads and car parks.
Pad Foot Roller
A padfoot roller is a specialised compaction drum with protruding, rectangular “feet” designed to knead and compact cohesive soils like clay, silt, and damp earth. Ideal for heavy-duty earthworks, trenching, and foundations, they break up soil clumps and remove air pockets to create a solid, deep-compacted base.
Soil Compaction Roller Hire For The Construction Industry
The VM118D is the first single drum soil compactor in its class with a 55kW engine, requiring no DEF, reducing exhaust after-treatment and maintenance costs
THESE ROLLERS ARE PERFECT FOR:
- Road construction – compacting sub-base and base layers before surfacing
- Highway maintenance projects – strengthening existing road foundations
- Site preparation for commercial developments – warehouses, factories, retail parks
- Housing development groundwork – compacting plots, roads and driveways
- Bulk earthworks – compacting large volumes of fill material
- Car park construction – compacting stone layers before surfacing
- Rail and infrastructure projects – compacting embankments and access roads
- Landfill and waste sites – compacting soil layers during cell construction
- Farm and agricultural track construction – compacting hardcore and soil
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