CB434D Caterpillar CB434D Specifications & Technical Data (2004—2011)

Productivity and Reliability in a Durable Package

The CB400 D-Series Asphalt Compactors offer compaction performance, application versatility and operator comfort to maximize productivity while providing exceptional product quality.

Operator Comfort and Serviceability

Comfort and serviceability you deserve. The operator’s station provides a comfortable and user friendly environment that promotes productive operation. Simplified service access and extended service intervals minimize maintenance time and increase machine production.

Engine

Cat 3054C diesel engine delivers 62 kW (84 hp) and is built for performance and reliability without sacrificing fuel economy. The cooling system delivers fresh air from above the engine for clean and efficient operation.

Serviceability

The one-piece fiberglass hood opens upward and rearward to allow access to the engine and daily maintenance points. Daily check points are accessible from ground level. Ground level service is also provided on the water spray system with pumps, filters, and drain valves grouped together and centrally located. Rear mounted cooling system with fresh air intake reduces the need for cleaning. The engine oil change interval is 500 hours. Vibratory bearing lube service interval of 3 year/3000 hour keeps maintenance to a minimum and maximizes production. The articulation hitch area features sealed-for-life bearings that reduce the need for maintenance.

Clean oil and long bearing life

Moving parts are separated from lubricating oil helping to keep oil clean and ensuring long bearing life. Bearing oil has a 3 year/3000 hour service interval.

Vibratory System

Pod-style eccentric weights with more amplitude selections ensure peak compaction performance and minimal service. High dynamic force helps achieve density in the fewest number of passes. The standard dual amplitude system provides excellent versatility for the contractor with a flip of the switch from the operator’s console.

Cb434d xw

The CB434D XW asphalt compactor includes a 1.70 m drum for increased lane coverage. This versatile machine can be equipped with the optional 5-Amplitude vibratory system or the standard dual amplitude system.

Wider Drum Width

The CB434D XW incorporates a drum width of 1.70 m providing increased lane coverage resulting in fewer passes.

Vibratory Frequency

Two amplitudes and vibratory frequency of 53 Hz for high compaction results. Vibratory amplitude is selected from the control console.

Amplitude Selections

Positive amplitude selection is accomplished when the steel shot is repositioned inside the hollow eccentric weight. Direction of weight shaft rotation determines the amplitude level.

Visibility

The one-piece hood design and vertical folded drum supports provide excellent operator visibility to important areas of the machine, including drum edges, drum surfaces, and overall visibility around the machine. Additionally, angled supports provide high clearance and visibility for work against barriers and walls.

Water Spray System

The large capacity 800 liter water tank provides increased working time and a single point to fill and drain. Caterpillar’s exclusive dual pump spray system provides the operator an efficient, easy access drum watering system. The tank contains triple water filtration and infinitely variable spray settings are additional benefits of the system. An optional overnight freeze protection kit is also available.

Drum Spray System

Entire drum spray system is corrosion-proof and includes a large water tank with a single fill port and drain valve. The system consists of two diaphragm pumps driven by electric motors. Only one pump operates at a time, supplying pressurized water to both sets of drum spray bars. Pump operation is controlled from the operator’s station. The system provides complete back-up capability controlled from the operator’s station. Spray can be set on continuous for maximum wetting action or intermittent for maximum duration between fill-ups. The “Auto” selection pulls water from one pump traveling forward and from the other pump while traveling backward. The water spray system automatically shuts off when the machine is in neutral. Nine spray nozzles per drum are easily removed for replacement or cleaning without the need for tools. Water capacity is 800 liters.

Operator’s Station

The operator station features excellent operator comfort and visibility. A tilting steering column, propel lever wrist rest, and conveniently located and grouped control switches and gauges enhance operator productivity. Heavy-duty isolation mounts provide a smooth ride. Machines with the ROPS/FOPS platform include quick release handrails that can be individually adjusted to accommodate multiple operator positions. For FOPS protection to be effective, the operator must be seated under the canopy. Additionally, the isolated operator’s station with four heavy-duty rubber mounts limits machine vibration transmitted to the operator’s station. A rubber floor mat provides sure footing and helps further isolate the operator from machine vibration and noise.

Vibration Start-up and Shut-off

Automatic vibration start-up and shut-off helps produce smooth, flawless mats and also has a manual control for start-and-stop work.

Isolation Mounts

Improved isolation mounts allow more force to be transmitted to the ground and less vibration to the operator.

Seat

The comfortable and durable seat has adjustable fore/aft position, suspension stiffness, and flip-up arm rests with a 76 mm wide retractable seat belt.

Operational Gauges

Steering console and instrumentation gauges are infinitely adjustable within the tilt range to the desired position of the operator. The entire console tilts for simple entrance and exit.

Indication Panel

The fault indication panel is a three-level warning system to alert the operator to abnormal machine conditions with a visual warning and action alarm.

ASC Control

Standard ASC control greatly simplifies operation by allowing the operator to preset machine speed or impact spacing. The operator can easily match travel speed with vibrations per minute, ensuring consistent and repeatable rolling patterns with effective compaction results.

Instrumentation

The instrument panel is located in front of the operator and contains the speedometer, vibe tachometer, vibration mode selector, light switches, hour meter, alternator indicator light, fuel gauge, water tank gauge, and warning lights. An audible alarm sounds and a warning light illuminates if abnormal conditions occur in engine oil pressure, engine coolant temperature, or charge pressure. Operational lights are also positioned on the instrument panel; they illuminate if the vibratory system, drum spray system, neutral, or parking brake are engaged. Machine controls are also located to the operator’s right on the control console. These controls include the start switch with cold-start aid, electric throttle, propel lever, speed selector switch, automatic speed control (ASC) dial, drum spray switch, vibration switch, horn, and secondary/parking brake switch. Electrical system fuses and relays are located on the side of the control console.

Propel Handle

The multifunction ergonomic propel handle simplifies operation with the following controls: propel speed, vibe on/off, water spray on/off, horn and drum offset (optional).