- Overall Length: 231 in / 5867.4 mm
- Overall Width: 7.58 ft / 2310.39 mm
- Height To Top Of Cab: 10.25 ft / 3124.2 mm
- Wheelbase: 9.58 ft / 2919.99 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar CS56B
The Caterpillar CS56B is a vibratory smooth drum roller of about 11.5 t, built around the C4.4 with ACERT engine.
01Published dimensions and weight
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01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight25346 lb11496.8 kg
03Selected published values42
Vibratory smooth-drum rollers are commonly used to compact soil, aggregate and asphalt layers. Published rows for Caterpillar CS56B include published drum width of 84 in / 2133.6 mm, published operating weight of 25346 lb / 11496.8 kg, published engine power of 157 hp / 117.1 kw. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Overall Length” field (231 in / 5867.4 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Overall Width” field (7.58 ft / 2310.39 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Height To Top Of Cab” field (10.25 ft / 3124.2 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications
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Dimensions
Overall Length231 in5867.4 mm
Overall Width7.58 ft2310.39 mm
Height To Top Of Cab10.25 ft3124.2 mm
Wheelbase9.58 ft2919.99 mm
Ground Clearance17.4 in441.96 mm
Drum Diameter - Front5.03 ft1533.15 mm
Drum Width84 in2133.6 mm
Optional Blade Height27.1 in688.34 mm
Overall Length - With Blade Option21 ft6.41 m
Drum Diameter60.4 in1534.16 mm
Wheel Base9.58 ft2.92 m
Overall Width - With Blade Option8.25 ft2.52 m
Height - With Rops/Fops Or Cab10.25 ft3.13 m
Operating Specifications
Ground Clearance1.45 in0.04 m
Static Linear Load - With Rops/Fops164.1 lb/in164.1 lb/in
Travel Speed - Maximum7 mph11.27 km/h
Turning Radius - Inside Drum Edge144.96 in3681.99 mm
Static Linear Load - With Cab166.6 lb/in166.6 lb/in
Compaction Width84 in2133.6 mm
Engine
Engine Make22362236
Engine ModelC4.4 with ACERTC4.4 with ACERT
Gross Power157 hp117.1 kw
Operational
Operating Weight25346 lb11496.8 kg
Fuel Capacity64 gal242.3 L
Drum
Drum Width84 in2133.6 mm
Nominal Amplitude - High0.1 in2.2 mm
Vibration Frequency 230.5 Hz30.5 Hz
Nominal Amplitude - Low0.1 in1 mm
Centrifugal Force - High67600 lb300.7 kN
Centrifugal Force - Low31670 lb140.9 kN
Tires
Tires23.1 x 2623.1 x 26
Weights
Operating Weight - With Rops/Fops24887 lb11288.6 kg
Weight - Drum With Rops/Fops13788 lb6254.2 kg
Operating Weight - With Cab25346 lb11496.8 kg
Weight - Drum With Cab13990 lb6345.8 kg
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity64 gal242.3 L
Vibratory System
Centrifugal Force - Maximum67600 lb30662.9 kg
Nominal Amplitude - High0.1 in2.2 mm
Centrifugal Force - Minimum31670 lb14365.3 kg
Vibratory Frequency - Standard30.5 Hz (1830 vpm)30.5 Hz (1830 vpm)
Nominal Amplitude - Low0.1 in1 mm
Variable Frequency Option Range23.3 - 30.5 Hz (1400-1830 vpm)23.3 - 30.5 Hz (1400-1830 vpm)
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