Atlas Copco release new rammers

The new Atlas Copco rammers in the 50 kg and 60 kg weight class are powered by Honda engines and designed for compaction work in confined areas. One of the major changes is the slimmer design that allows for use close to walls, posts or in narrow trenches. “The new design and lower weight improves handling whilst keeping compaction efficiency high. The new vibration absorbing handle keeps hand/arm vibration low.” Says John Fitzpatrick, Business Line Manager.

The new steering bow comes with rollers and there’s a single lifting point for easy and safe handling. To prevent unnecessary wear to the shock absorbers an integral lock is activated during lifting and transport. The new large air filter can be changed without using any tools. As an option it can also be fitted with an indicator showing when to change the filter. The indicator can be reset by pushing a button. To help keep track of service intervals an hour meter is now also available as an option.

“The use of reliable four stroke engines for easy start-ups and low emissions is a given. The same goes for the throttle control with three fixed positions that prevents excessive wear to the clutch and saves fuel by eliminating the risk of leaving the throttle half open. The air breather is now an automatic function to facilitate operation.” concludes John Fitzpatrick.

Atlas Copco Rammers are versatile compaction tools developed for work on cohesive and granular soils, e.g. for repair and improvements to trenches, ditches, backfills and foundations. They are easy to handle and reliable in all conditions – and work well regardless of when and how often they are used.