BOMAG BMP 8500 Trench Compactor

The new generation BOMAG BMP 8500 multi-purpose compactor features a radio remote control that allows the controller to be used on BMP 8500 machines in the fleet. Built for confined applications like trench and pipeline construction, the BMP 8500 is also for landscaping, compacting backfill and foundation work. 

Remote Control

The remote control’s “teach” function pairs the unit to the machine. Should the controller be misplaced, a new one can be paired to a machine in the fleet.

With the BMP 8500, there is a secure, 100% connection between the remote-control unit and machine. Multiple trench rollers can be operated simultaneously at the jobsite without the need to coordinate or adjust individual radio frequencies for operational flexibility.

Two batteries are standard for the remote control, delivering a continuous combined worktime of up to 40 hours. The two-battery solution allows one battery to charge while the other powers the controller. Battery charge status is displayed on the remote-control unit’s screen, alerting operators when the battery needs to be changed. Integrated into the trench roller’s storage compartment, an optional charger allows the second battery to be topped off during machine operation.

The lightweight remote controller features a new design with paddle-style joysticks to simplify compactor travel and multiple indicator lights. BOMAG’s radio remote control offers reliable operation, even in direct sunlight.

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Operation

The BMP 8500’s machine design includes new lines with an updated style. Its redesigned hood offers space underneath for remote control storage and the machine’s integrated rollover protective structure offers reliability at the jobsite.

Components on the new generation BMP 8500 was developed with a focus on low maintenance and dependable operation. A new, single power board for all fuses, protected underneath the hood, supports operating reliability, while the standard fuse tester allows users to detect and replace a bad fuse. Encasing the exciter housing prevents water and dirt infiltration for longevity. No-grease nipples at the articulation joint reduces maintenance requirements.

The new generation BOMAG BMP 8500 trench roller offers a variable working width that can be adjusted from 24 in. (600 mm) to 33.5 in. (850 mm). It is powered by the 19.4-hp (14.5-kW) Kubota D 1005 diesel engine meeting Tier 4F/Stage V emissions standards. The integrated BOMAG Operator Safety System (BOSS) automatically shuts down the machine if it comes too close to the operator for safety. Keeping the operator updated on compaction progress, BOMAG ECONOMIZER allows soft spots in the fill to be identified and addressed.

*Updated on February 22, 2024