The Problem with a Large Fleet

A typical small construction business owns four compaction machines. A forward plate for gravel. A reversible plate for trenches. A trench roller for pipe bedding. A vibratory roller for asphalt. A single TYPHON compact vibratory roller eliminates the need for all this separate equipment.

Each machine costs $4,000 to $12,000. The total fleet investment reaches $25,000. Storage takes 200 square feet. Maintenance requires 15 service hours per month. Operators need training on four different controls.

You lose money on idle machines. A plate compactor sits unused for 8 months each year. A trench roller works 10 days annually. You pay for these machines every day.

The Solution: One Roller with 12 Attachments

A TYPHON compact vibratory roller with a quick hitch system accepts multiple attachments. You swap attachments in 2 minutes. One machine transforms from a smooth drum roller to a padfoot drum to a trench compactor.

The TYPHON compact vibratory roller offers 12 attachments. Each attachment serves a specific job. You buy one base machine. You buy the attachments you need. You leave the other machines at the dealer.

Here are the 12 attachments and their jobs that you can use with your TYPHON compact vibratory roller.

Attachment 1: Smooth Drum (Standard)

The smooth drum compacts asphalt and final grade soils. The drum width measures 28 inches. The centrifugal force reaches 3,400 pounds. You use this attachment for parking lots, driveways, and path surfaces. This is standard on the TYPHON compact vibratory roller and replaces a dedicated asphalt roller.

Attachment 2: Padfoot Drum

The padfoot drum features 48 individual feet. Each foot penetrates cohesive soils. The feet break up clay clods. The feet push material into voids. You use this attachment for foundation backfill and retaining wall drainage layers. Using this on your TYPHON compact vibratory roller replaces a sheepsfoot compactor.

Attachment 3: Trench Drum

A trench drum for the TYPHON compact vibratory roller measures 12 inches wide. The narrow profile fits inside utility trenches. The drum reaches 24 inches depth. You use this attachment for water line trenches and electrical conduit bedding. This attachment replaces a dedicated trench roller.

Attachment 4: Asphalt Cutter Wheel

Attach this to the side of the TYPHON compact vibratory roller. The wheel uses carbide teeth. The teeth cut asphalt up to 4 inches deep. You cut expansion joints. You cut utility access points. You cut repair boundaries. This attachment replaces a walk-behind saw.

Attachment 5: Plate Compactor Attachment

Mount this under your TYPHON compact vibratory roller. The plate measures 20 by 24 inches. The plate delivers 5,000 pounds of force. You use this attachment for confined areas. You compact against walls. You compact around manholes. This attachment replaces a forward plate compactor.

Attachment 6: Wheel Kit

The wheel kit replaces the drum of the TYPHON compact vibratory roller. Four pneumatic wheels mount to the axle. The wheels provide ground pressure of 15 psi. You use this attachment for the compaction of soft soils. You compact landscape beds. You compact athletic fields. This attachment replaces a lawn roller.

Attachment 7: Edge Trimmer

The edge trimmer attaches to the TYPHON compact vibratory roller frame. A rotating blade cuts soil or asphalt edges. The blade adjusts from 0 to 2 inches depth. You use this attachment for cleaning up job site edges. You remove excess material. You prepare joints for sealing. This attachment replaces a handheld edger.

Attachment 8: Infrared Heater

The heater mounts in front of the TYPHON compact vibratory roller. The heater uses propane. The heater raises the asphalt surface temperature to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. You use this attachment for cold-weather paving. You heat existing asphalt before overlay. You repair potholes without tack coat. This replaces a separate infrared heater machine.

Attachment 9: Water Tank Extension

Add water capacity to the TYPHON compact vibratory roller with a 15-gallon extension. The standard tank holds 8 gallons. Total capacity reaches 23 gallons. You use this attachment for large asphalt jobs. You run 4 hours without refilling. This attachment replaces a water truck for small sites.

Attachment 10: Light Kit

The light kit includes two LED lights. Each light produces 3,000 lumens. The lights run off the TYPHON compact vibratory roller alternator. You use this attachment for night work. You use it for indoor compaction. You work in dark parking garages. This attachment replaces a tow behind light tower.

Attachment 11: Sealer Sprayer

The sprayer attaches to the rear of the TYPHON compact vibratory roller. The sprayer holds 5 gallons of asphalt sealer. An electric pump pushes sealer through a 6 foot wand. You use this attachment after asphalt compaction. You apply sealer to driveways. You apply sealer to parking strips. This replaces a separate sealer spray rig.

Attachment 12: Trailer Hitch

The hitch mounts to the TYPHON compact vibratory roller frame. The hitch accepts a standard 2 inch ball. You pull a small utility trailer. You carry tools to the job site. You carry cold patch. You carry cones and signs. This attachment replaces a second pickup truck for support vehicles.

How One Machine Replaces Three Fleet Members

Let us build a real replacement scenario. You own a small grading and paving business. Your fleet includes three specific machines.

Fleet Member 1: Reversible plate compactor. Value $5,000. Weight 400 pounds. Compaction force 4,500 pounds. Used for trench backfill and base course.

Fleet Member 2: Walk behind asphalt roller. Value $8,000. Weight 1,200 pounds. Compaction force 2,800 pounds. Used for driveways and small parking lots.

Fleet Member 3: Trench roller. Value $12,000. Weight 1,800 pounds. Compaction force 5,000 pounds. Used for deep utility trenches.

Total investment: $25,000. Total weight: 3,400 pounds. Total storage space: 150 square feet.

Now replace these three with one TYPHON compact vibratory roller.

The roller costs $11,200. You add three attachments. Attachment 2 (Padfoot Drum) costs $1,200. Attachment 3 (Trench Drum) costs $900. Attachment 5 (Plate Compactor Attachment) costs $700. The base machine includes the smooth drum.

You save $11,000 upfront. You save 1,900 pounds of weight. You save 110 square feet of storage. You reduce maintenance from three machines to one machine.

Real Job Site Application: A Utility Trench Job

A utility trench measures 100 feet long. The trench is 24 inches wide and 48 inches deep. You need to compact the bedding sand, the side fill, and the surface.

Without the roller system, you bring three machines. A trench roller compacts the bottom. A plate compactor compacts the side fill in lifts. A vibratory roller compacts the surface after backfill.

With the TYPHON compact vibratory roller, you bring one machine. You start with the trench drum attachment. The 12 inch wide drum fits inside the trench. You compact the bedding sand in 6 inch lifts. You finish the bottom in 30 minutes.

You switch to the padfoot drum attachment. The padfoot drum compacts the clay side fill. You add material in 8 inch lifts. The padfoot feet penetrate each lift. You finish the side fill in 45 minutes.

You switch to the smooth drum attachment. You backfill the top 12 inches with gravel. The smooth drum completes two passes. You finish the surface in 15 minutes. Total job time: 90 minutes. Total machine moves: zero. Total operator training: one person.

Cost Savings Breakdown

You eliminate three fleet members. Each elimination creates multiple savings lines.

Purchase cost savings: Three machines cost $25,000. One roller with attachments costs $14,000. You keep $11,000 in your account.

Maintenance cost savings: A plate compactor requires oil changes every 50 hours. A walk behind roller requires hydraulic filter changes every 100 hours. A trench roller requires drum bearing grease every 20 hours. Total annual maintenance for three machines runs $1,200.

One TYPHON compact vibratory roller requires an oil change every 100 hours. Hydraulic filter change every 200 hours. Drum bearing grease every 50 hours. Annual maintenance runs $400. You save $800 per year.

Storage cost savings: Storage space costs money. A typical equipment yard charges $2 per square foot per month. Three machines occupy 150 square feet. Monthly cost $300. One roller occupies 40 square feet. Monthly cost $80. You save $220 per month or $2,640 per year.

Transport cost savings: You need a trailer for three machines. A 16 foot trailer costs $4,000. You need a 3/4 ton truck to tow the weight. One roller fits on a 10 foot trailer. A 10 foot trailer costs $1,500. You pull it with a 1/2 ton truck. You save $2,500 on trailer cost plus fuel savings on the smaller truck.

Operator training savings: Three machines require three training sessions. Each session takes 2 hours. Total training time 6 hours. One roller with a quick hitch system requires 1 hour of training. Your operator learns the base machine. The operator learns the attachment swap procedure. Your crew saves 5 hours of unpaid training time.

The Attachment Swap Process

You worry about swapping attachments. The process must be fast. The process must be simple.

The TYPHON compact vibratory roller uses a spring loaded quick hitch. You engage the hitch with a lever. You lift the attachment off the ground. You pull the lever. The attachment releases.

To install a new attachment, you line up the mounting bracket. You lower the roller. The hitch locks automatically. You insert a safety pin. Total time 2 minutes. A single operator performs the swap. No tools required. No second person needed. No heavy lifting.

Which Attachments Should You Buy First

You do not need all 12 attachments. Start with three. Add more as jobs require. These attachments make the TYPHON compact vibratory roller incredibly versatile.

First purchase: Padfoot drum. This attachment replaces a dedicated soil compactor. You will use it on 70% of your jobs. Second purchase: Trench drum. This attachment opens utility work. You bid on trenching jobs you previously rejected. Third purchase: Plate compactor attachment. This attachment gives you wall and obstacle compaction. You work right up to foundations.

These three attachments plus the standard smooth drum cover 90% of your compaction needs. The remaining eight attachments serve specialty jobs. Buy them when a contract requires them.

The Mistake You Avoid

You avoid the mistake of overbuying. Many contractors purchase a separate machine for each job type. They fill their yard with equipment. They pay interest on loans for idle machines.

The right TYPHON compact vibratory roller stops this cycle. You buy one platform. You add attachments as needed. You keep cash in your business.

Real Contractor Example

A landscaping contractor in Florida owned five compaction machines. A forward plate for pavers. A reversible plate for base rock. A small roller for asphalt paths. A trench roller for irrigation lines. A tamping rammer for fence posts.

He switched to one TYPHON compact vibratory roller with four attachments. He sold the five machines for $8,000 total. He purchased the roller for $11,200. He added a padfoot drum, a trench drum, a plate compactor attachment, and a wheel kit. Total investment $13,800. Out of pocket after selling old machines $5,800.

Six months later, he reported these results. His fuel bill dropped 60%. His maintenance time dropped 75%. His crew completes jobs 30% faster. He added two new service lines: asphalt repair and athletic field maintenance. The attachments made these services possible.

Your Next Step

Review your current fleet. Count your compaction machines. Add up their purchase prices. Calculate your annual maintenance costs. Measure your storage space.

Identify the three machines you use least. These are your replacement candidates. Visit a TYPHON dealer. Test the quick hitch system. Swap two attachments yourself. Time the process. Experience the simplicity.

Buy one base TYPHON compact vibratory roller. Buy three attachments. Sell your three old machines. Deposit the cash. Start your first job with one machine. Complete the job faster. Store the machine in one corner of your yard. Pay lower insurance premiums. Train one operator.

One machine replaces three fleet members. Twelve attachments cover every job. The math works. The process works. The results work. Experience the power of the TYPHON compact vibratory roller today.

Your yard will look different next year. Fewer machines. More space. Lower costs. Higher profits. That is the power of one machine with 12 attachments.