BOMAG upgrades soil compactors with key design enhancements, powerful new engine

The BC Series soil compactors also received significant design enhancements 

Improving operator efficiency, the BC 473-5 and BC 573-5 models have a new, easy-to-read, 7-inch (177.8-mm) touchscreen display that offers more critical operating parameters, simple screen navigation, and easy fault code diagnostics. A separate standard 7-inch (177.8-mm) monitor displays a high-resolution feed of the rearview camera. An optional 10-inch (254-mm) camera display is also available. 

Improved operator joystick controls are ergonomically designed to make machine operation more comfortable and precise. The left joystick integrates the horn and controls direction and forward/reverse/neutral travel functions. The right joystick controls blade up/down operation and optional left/right blade tilt control, if so equipped. A new blade raise/lower cylinder position sensor system gives the operator blade elevation details on the new touchscreen display. 

Featuring a redesigned compartment offering more legroom, the new electronic foot pedal replaces the mechanical design of previous models. More efficient, the new foot pedal gives instantaneous throttle response without the delay encountered in previous designs. 

The new compactor design makes daily engine checks easier with its electrically powered engine hood that enables opening and closing without starting the machine. Standard electric side mirrors allow the operator to adjust rearview mirror positioning without leaving the seat. Advancing safe operation, a safety beacon light is now standard equipment, and standard LED work lights offer better illumination of the work area than previous light packages. For operating in colder climate conditions, the new BC 473-5 and BC 573-5 series compactors can be equipped with a winter package option that includes a hydraulic heating system. 

“While other manufacturers have discontinued their small-frame compactors,” adds McDaniel, “BOMAG is introducing multiple upgrades to our 60,000-pound machines. This enables customers who need 60,000-pound compactors to have all the features and benefits of models twice their price.”