New CAT Equipment

CS78B Vibratory Soil Compactor

More power with lower fuel consumption

The CS78B provides exceptional performance for granular soil compaction applications.

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    Benefits

    Lower Operating Cost

    Up to 15% fuel savings with eco-mode, exclusive pod-style vibratory design offering 3 year/3000 hour service intervals, and a no-maintenance hitch with sealed-for-life bearings.

    Up To 50% More Efficient

    On-board compaction measurement helps take guesswork out of the process with exclusive MDP technology that gives compaction readings; scalable solutions including mapping and machine-to-machine communication keep jobsite connected.

    Enhanced Operator Comfort

    Visibility is enhanced by the new rear vision camera; standard tiltable steering column gives the operator more flexibility, and our integrated backlit display console turns with seat.

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    • Dimensions
      Drum Diameter
      60.4 in
      Drum Width
      84 in
      Height - With ROPS/FOPS or Cab
      10.25 ft
      Overall Length
      20.08 ft
      Overall Width
      7.75 ft
      Wheel Base
      9.58 ft
    • Engine
      Engine Model
      Cat C4.4 with ACERT
      Gross Power
      173.7 HP
    • Operating Specifications
      Compaction Width
      84 in
      Ground Clearance
      17.2 in
      Static Linear Load - With Cab
      352.7 lb/in
      Travel Speed - Maximum
      7 mile/h
      Turning Radius - Inside Drum Edge
      12.08 ft
    • Service Refill Capacities
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      88 gal (US)
    • Tires
      Tires
      23.1 x 26
    • Vibratory System
      Centrifugal Force - Maximum
      74600 lb
      Centrifugal Force - Minimum
      37300 lb
      Nominal Amplitude - High
      0.083 in
      Nominal Amplitude - Low
      0.039 in
      Variable Frequency Option Range
      23.3 - 28 Hz (1400-1680 vpm)
      Vibratory Frequency - Standard
      28 Hz (1680 vpm)
    • Weights
      Operating Weight - With Cab
      41214 lb
      Weight - Drum with Cab
      29626 lb