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Tandem rollers are double-drum vibratory rollers primarily used in asphalt compaction and civil construction to create a dense, smooth finish without marks or over-compaction. They are versatile machines, with smaller models suited for detailed work like footpaths and driveways, while larger models are designed for high-production jobs.
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1300 166 166 Search Everything you need to know about Tandem rollers Get a quote By Liam Brosnan 23/09/2025 MORE CONPLANT NEWS Announcements Have you ever worked on a compaction project where you didn’t get the finish you wanted... tyre and rutting marks, or over compaction ? Competitions Sections where the asphalt has lifted or cracked over time, or it just doesn’t look right? You may have needed to use a tandem roller. Tandem rollers provide the smoothest finish of all compaction equipment, and pack a huge compaction punch when operating in vibratory mode. Events Meet the team New arrivals News Having a thorough understanding of what type of roller is best suited to which job can save you time, money and headaches. Here’s our breakdown on tandem rollers, including everything you need to know when hiring or purchasing one to make your next compaction project the best one yet. Our Stories from the Site Technology ARCHIVE September 2025 What is a tandem roller? August 2025 As the name suggests, tandem rollers (also known as double drum rollers) have two smooth steel drums – one on the front of the roller and another one on the rear. July 2025 June 2025 April 2025 The steel wheels on tandem rollers provide the smoothest mat finish of all compaction equipment, and when operated in the vibratory mode also provides substantial compactive effort for smaller site/detailed work. February 2025 January 2025 The vibration of a tandem roller adds a dynamic load to the static roller weight providing a greater total effort compared to just static rolling alone. The main purpose of a tandem roller is to create a dense substrate of all layers – and for that reason, tandem rollers are used in all layers of asphalt compaction applications, along with general construction and civil repair work. December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024
June 2024 May 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 So, now that you’ve got a better understanding of what tandem rollers are all about, let’s dive deeper! April 2023 January 2023 December 2022 Which tandem roller is suited for what job? November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 Smaller tandem rollers under 5,000kg are perfect for use on small to medium-sized construction jobs including most maintenance applications, patchwork on motorways, footpaths, driveways, car parks and sports and leisure areas. August 2022 June 2022 May 2022 March 2022 Larger tandem rollers from 7,000kg up to 14,000kg are designed for use primarily for higher-production jobs where it’s important to keep up with incoming gravel, road base or asphalt. February 2022 January 2022 These larger drum rollers are also suitable to be used to finish off a surface ready for sealing, thanks to the larger diameter & width of the drum, combined with high-frequency vibration and wider rolling patterns which allow for faster rolling speeds. October 2021 August 2021 July 2021 May 2021 How do I get the most out of my tandem roller? August 2020 July 2020 June 2020 Like most things, to get the most out of a tandem roller it is best to have a trained operator that understand the processes of compaction such as: March 2020 April 2019 Amplitude March 2019 Frequency February 2019 Rolling patterns January 2019 Vibratory modes December 2018 September 2018 Travel speed
August 2018 All of these play a major role in the overall finished product, however it’s never too late to learn. Having a good level on the basics can go a long way to getting the most out of your tandem rollers, so keep reading! February 2018 Enter your details below to receive regular news and updates from Conplant. Benefits of using tandem rollers compared to other rollers Vibratory tandem rollers offer significant potential compaction advantages over static steel wheel rollers, including both double drum and three-point roller varieties: Water sprinklers to prevent product sticking to the drum and lifting (more on this below) Ability to offset the drum to reducing the likelihood of damaging concrete gutters and edges, also assisting with overlapping joints Improved vision compared to soil rollers – operator can see the edge of the drum Ability to slide the seat from one side of the machine to the other (on certain models) Fold down ROPS, in smaller Tandems for narrow access & height restrictive work Why do tandem rollers have water tanks? At Conplant, all our tandem rollers are fitted with a pressure sprinkler system which keeps the drums cooler & wet during the entire compaction process. Using a sprinkler system has a number of advantages: Prevents material sticking to the drum Reduces material lifting causing ugly marks on the finished surface Can help to add moisture to cool your mat / finished product Significantly reduces dust & also assist in controlling moisture content when used on gravel & soil applications
What to look out for when operating a tandem roller Operators of tandem rollers need to be mindful of underground utilities, the impact of vibration in sensitive areas, in combination with thin overlays that can be over-compacted and damaged potentially leading to expensive damaged utilities To aid an operator, tandem vibratory rollers can be equipped with satellite navigation and patented software systems that continually report the degree & location of compaction. These systems can also map the entire jobsite’s compaction values for future reference. Find out more about this Intelligent Compaction technology here. Where to find a tandem roller for sale or hire With more than 1000 rollers in our hire fleet, plenty of new and used models for sale and branches across Australia, we’ll have a tandem roller for you, whenever and wherever you need it. Hire a tandem roller from Conplant Buy a new tandem roller from Conplant Buy a used tandem roller from Conplant We pride ourselves on having the best equipment for every compaction and construction job. Our comprehensive range means we can meet your civil infrastructure project requirements effortlessly. If you’ve got any questions about compaction or construction, give us a call on 1300 166 166 or contact us here. We’re always ready to help. More news from Conplant Everything you need to know about Tandem rollers Have you ever worked on a compaction project where you didn’t get the finish you wanted… tyre and rutting marks, or over compaction ? Sections
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