Capital Equipment News February 2017

A key advantage of this machine is its light weight which allows it to be loaded onto the back of a bakkie.

With the PR75, Stampede is the only manufacturer that offers the petrol version in this class size of a machine.

The fully hydrostatic 2,8 t RR120 ride- on roller is ideal for medium earth and asphalt compaction jobs.

in key areas of the business,” says Capazario. Capazario adds that these improvements have a huge bearing on product quality, getting to a point where the local manufacturer can compete with European and American OEMs as far as quality is concerned. The other portion of the capital investment went into equipment and tooling for the assembly line to further improve production efficiencies. Product range Stampede manufactures a range of pedestrian (walk-behind) and ride-on rollers. In its walk-behind range, its key differentiator is its 450 kg trench roller, the PR39 model. Globally, many compaction equipment suppliers have discontinued their trench roller offerings, putting Stampede in a niche position in this class size of machines. Weighing in at 700 kg with a 620 mm wide drum, the PR65 is the most popular model in Stampede’s walk-behind roller range. With a hydrostatic drive for propulsion and vibrator system, it comes with no costly clutches, V-belts and pulleys. A recent improvement was the single vibratory mechanism with higher centrifugal force than its older models. A key advantage of this machine is its light weight which allows it to be loaded onto the back of a bakkie. This reduces costs related to moving it from one site to another, as it is mostly the case in the hire sector where this model is a firm favourite. The PR75, with a wider 750 mm drum and 900 kg of weight, is fast becoming a favourite machine for both the end user and the rental industry. “The upside of this model is that we are the only manufacturer that offers the petrol version in this class size of a machine. Through a clever design, we are able to achieve the same centrifugal force as the diesel options,” says Capazario. With a 1,2 t operating weight, the PR90 completes Stampede’s walk-behind range. Capazario tells Capital Equipment News that this model is also unique to Stampede as many other manufacturers have since discontinued their rollers in this size class.

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