{"product_id":"6-8-tonne-excavator-compaction-wheel","title":"6–8 Tonne Excavator Compaction Wheel – 300mm Wheel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e6–8 tonne excavator compaction wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e compacts backfill in trenches, embankments and subgrade using the weight and down-force of your excavator. It's a sheepsfoot-style wheel: a narrow drum with clubfoot lugs that concentrate the load onto a small area, so it compacts clay and other cohesive soils far more effectively than a hand-operated roller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe wheel is 300mm wide and 408mm in diameter, and the unit weighs 182kg. It's fully mechanical, so it needs no hydraulics, and the self-aligning roller bearings sit in a sealed housing and lubricate themselves, so there's no routine maintenance. It's finished with the linkage to suit your excavator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e300mm wheel, 408mm diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClubfoot lugs concentrate the load onto a small area\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBest on clay and other fine-grained, cohesive soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNo hydraulics needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSealed housing with self-aligning, self-lubricating roller bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFinished with the linkage to fit your excavator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e6–8 Tonne Compaction Wheel Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e060-CW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExcavator size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–8 tonnes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWheel width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWheel diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e408mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTop width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e388mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlate depth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e384mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e182kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHydraulics\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLinkage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade to fit your excavator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTrench backfill\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEmbankments and bunds\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSubgrade and formation layers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClay and cohesive soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGroundworks and utility trenches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompaction Wheel or Compaction Plate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA compaction wheel kneads cohesive soils like clay and works well down a trench. A vibrating compaction plate is usually better for granular material such as hardcore, gravel and sand. For 12 to 14 tonne machines, see our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/12-14-tonne-excavator-compaction-plate\"\u003e12–14 tonne excavator compaction plate\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGetting a Good Result\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCompact backfill in layers rather than all at once, and check for buried services before you work in or near a trench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eExcavator and Quick-Hitch Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMachine weight is only a starting point. Excavators in the same weight class can use different pin sizes, linkage widths and quick hitches, so the compaction wheel is finished with the linkage to suit your machine. When you order, send us:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExcavator make and model\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMachine operating weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eQuick hitch make and model, if you run one\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePin diameter and pin centres\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDipper width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur guide on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-measure-an-excavator-for-a-new-bucket\"\u003ehow to measure an excavator for a new bucket\u003c\/a\u003e shows how to take the pin measurements. If you can't measure, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-quote\"\u003esend us photos of your hitch\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery and Ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach compaction wheel is confirmed to suit your machine before it's supplied. Delivery is usually within 7 to 10 working days, although factory lead times can change this. If you need it for a fixed date, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-quote\"\u003econtact us before ordering\u003c\/a\u003e so we can confirm the current lead time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e6–8 Tonne Compaction Wheel FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a sheepsfoot roller?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA compaction wheel with lugs, or feet, around the drum. The lugs push into the soil and concentrate the load, which compacts clay and cohesive soils better than a smooth roller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need hydraulics?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It's fully mechanical and works off the excavator's own down-force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich soils is it best for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine-grained, cohesive soils like clay. For granular material such as hardcore and gravel, a vibrating compaction plate is usually the better choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my 6–8 tonne excavator?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's finished with the linkage to suit your machine. Send us your make, model, pin diameter, pin centres, dipper width and quick hitch details and we'll confirm it before it's supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOther Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a smaller or larger machine, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/2-5-5-tonne-excavator-compaction-wheel\"\u003e2.5–5 tonne compaction wheel\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/12-14-tonne-excavator-compaction-wheel\"\u003e12–14 tonne compaction wheel\u003c\/a\u003e. Compare every size in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-compactors\"\u003eexcavator compaction wheels and plates\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-tools\"\u003eexcavator tools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardlife","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66141010887005,"sku":"060-CW","price":1314.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/9049\/8653\/files\/6-8-tonne-excavator-compaction-wheel.webp?v=1791384897","url":"https:\/\/mammothattachments.com\/products\/6-8-tonne-excavator-compaction-wheel","provider":"Mammoth Attachments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}