PS-300B

PF-300B
Pneumatic Tire
Compactors

Cat 3054T Engine Maximum operating weight

Gross power 74 kW 99 hp PS-300B/PF-300B 21 000 kg 46,200 lb
Maximum weight per wheel PS-300B/PF-300B AW 23 100 kg 50,820 lb
PS-300B/PF-300B 3000 kg 6,600 lb
PS-300B/PF-300B AW 3300 kg 7,260 lb
Caterpillar 3054T Engine
Reliable and durable diesel engine for years of low maintenance operation.

Precise balance and optimum

running speed for smooth operation
and long engine life.
High torque rise for maintaining
power under increased loads.
Adjustment-free direct injection fuel
system keeps fuel consumption low.
Turbo-charged for optimum
performance even at high altitudes
with no derating required up to 2134
meters (7,000 feet).
Low maximum engine rpm provides
fuel efficiency.

Transmission
Smooth operation for the life of the machine.

Mechanical differential provides

extra traction when needed.
Powershift transmission with three
forward and reverse speed ranges
helps operator match speed and
torque requirements.
High travel speed allows machine to
be moved around job sites quickly.
High tractive effort for working on
thick lifts or loading on transport
vehicles.

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Visibility
Excellent operator visibility increases production.

Provides excellent sight lines to

ground personnel working near
machine.
Visibility to objects 1 m (3.3') high
and 1 m (3.3') in front or behind the
machine.

Maximum Visibility Position Control Console

Excellent visibility means precise control & greater production.

Operator comfort is maximized with

large operators station and
convenient location of controls.
Control console slides to four different
positions, maximizing visibility.
Seat pivots 30 degrees clockwise for
additional visibility to the rear.
Gauges and controls move with
control console for easy operation.
Excellent visibility to sides of machine.
Operators seat includes 76 mm (3")
wide retractable seatbelt.

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PS and PF Front Wheel Configuration
Vertical movement of wheels helps meet density specifications in the fewest passes.

Vertical movement of all wheels

allows them to seek out and
compact soft spots.
Hydraulically connected cylinders
provide equal weight per wheel and
consistent compactive effort.
Each wheel turns individually to
produce true tracking through curves.
True tracking ensures tire overlap is
consistent in turns, helping enhance
quality.

Hydraulic Suspension
Equal load per wheel regardless of ground conditions.

PS-300B three front and two inner

rear wheels are hydraulically linked
allowing the suspension to
automatically correct to surface
irregularities and maintain equal
weight on all wheels.
PF-300B three front wheels are
hydraulically linked allowing the
suspension to automatically correct
to surface irregularities and maintain
equal weight on each front tire.

PS-300B Full Suspension PF-300B Front Suspension

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Serviceability
Less time on maintenance means more time on the job.

Routine maintenance points are Simplified access to power train Grouped pressure taps with quick
grouped in engine compartment. through pivot-up operators platform connect fittings simplify
and large hood. troubleshooting.
Ground level servicing simplifies
maintenance. Color-coded and numbered wires O-ring face seal fittings help ensure
wrapped in nylon braid ensure system integrity of hydraulic system.
Visual restriction indicators for
integrity and help simplify
hydraulic oil filter and air filter. Remote lubrication fittings decrease
troubleshooting.
maintenance time.

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Engine Transmission Brakes
Four-stroke cycle, four cylinder Cat Hydraulic torque convertor and Primary brake features
3054T direct injection turbo-charged, powershift transmission are mounted Two independent, dynamic,
diesel engine. directly to the engine. The shift control hydraulically applied caliper disk
valve is electrically actuated. Mechanical brakes located on rear differential shaft
Ratings at RPM kW hp differential controlled from the to wheels. Primary brakes are actuated
Gross power 2,200 74 99 operators station. Final drive to rear by the foot pedal at the control console.
wheels by low-maintenance, heavy-duty Secondary brake features
Ratings of Caterpillar machine engines chains in oil-tight casings. Two spring-applied/hydraulically
are based on standard air conditions of Speeds (forward and reverse): released caliper disc brakes located on
25C (77F) and 99 kPa (29.32" Hg) dry 1st 0 - 6 kmph 0 - 3.7 mph opposite side of primary brakes on the
barometer. Power is based on using 35 2nd 0 - 12,7 kmph 0 - 7.9 mph rear differential shaft to wheels.
API gravity fuel having an LHV of 3rd 0 - 19 kmph 0 - 11.8 mph Separate circuit than the primary
42,780 kJ,kg (18,390 Btu/lb) when used brakes. Secondary brakes are actuated
at 30C (86F) [ref. a fuel density of by a push-button switch on the control
838.9 g/L (7.001 lb/U.S. gal)]. Net console or automatically when the
power advertised is the power available engine is shut off or if pressure is lost
at the flywheel when the engine is in the brake circuit.
equipped with air cleaner, muffler and Brake systems meet SAEJ1472 practice and EN500
requirement.
alternator. No derating required up to
2134 m (7,000'). Steering
The automotive-type steering wheel and
The following ratings apply at 2,200 column are integral with the operators
RPM when tested under the specified sliding platform and allow steering from
standard conditions for the specified multiple positions. Priority-demand
standard: hydraulic power-assist steering system
provides smooth, firm handling.
Net Power kW hp
Each front wheel individually turns to
Frame
EEC80/1269 63 85 The chassis is a rigid welded frame that
produce true tracking through turns.
ISO 9249 63 85 supports the engine, transmission and
SAE J1349 JAN90 63 85 sheet metal. Frame is designed to evenly
Minimum turning radius: distribute the machine weight between
Dimensions Outside edge 7700 mm 25' 3" the front and rear axles.
Bore 100 mm 3.937" Inside edge 5800 mm 19'
Stroke 127 mm 5"
Displacement 4L 243 cu. in.

Wheels
Suspension Wheels are fitted with either smooth or
PS-300B treaded radial-ply tires. Tires overlap to
Electrical System Three front wheels and two inner rear provide a smooth trackless surface.
The 24-volt electrical system includes 2 wheels are mounted on hydraulic
maintenance-free Cat batteries, color- cylinders. Two outer rear wheels are
coded and numbered wiring wrapped in rigidly fixed to the frame.
nylon braid. The system includes a 75- PF-300B
amp alternator. Three front wheels are mounted on hydraulic
cylinders and four rear wheels are rigidly
fixed to the frame.
Tires
Michelin 13/80 R x 20 Pilote X Smooth
(E20)

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Service Refill Capacities Instrumentation Ballast Considerations
Liters U.S. Transmission Oil Temperature Gauge, and Ground Contact
Gallons Speedometer, Horn, Brake Pressure
Fuel Tank 215 50 Warning Light, Secondary Brake Warning Pressures
Engine Crankcase 7 1.8 Light, Suspension Pressure Gauge (PS), The most common method of changing
Hydraulic Tank 10 2.6 Engine Oil Pressure Gauge, Fuel Gauge, ground contact pressure is to vary the
Cooling System 28 7.2 Engine Coolant Temperature, Hour Meter, tire pressure. Another means to change
Differential 7 1.8 Alternator Light, Tire Pressure Gauge ground contact pressure is to alter the
Transmission 22 4.8 (option), Turn Signal Indicator (option), ballast.
Chain Casings 9 2.4 Clutch Pressure Gauge.
Tire Watering System 460 118 The location of the ballast blocks
provides a low center of gravity,
resulting in excellent stability.

The PS-300B and PF-300B can be

ballasted with optional steel blocks and
an Added Weight option. The optional
ballast configurations allow the machine
to be tailored to specific requirements.

Dimensions
L1 Operating length 5300 mm 209"
L3 Wheel base 4030 mm 159"
D1 Tire diameter 1050 mm 41"
H1

H1 Operating height with ROPS 3000 mm 118"

H3

H3 Shipping height 2300 mm 91"

H4 Ground clearance 250 mm 10"
D1
H4

L3
L1
W1 Maximum width 1960 mm 77"
W91 Rolling width, front 1380 mm 54"
W92 Rolling width, rear 1920 mm 76"
b
W91

W95 Side clearance (lateral overhang) 20 mm 0.8"

W92
W1
J

R1 Turning radius outside 7700 mm 303"

R3 Turning radius inside 5800 mm 228"
W95

R1
b Tire width 300 mm 11.8"
J Width between two rear wheels 240 mm 9.4"
R3

Vertical movement of front wheels 120 mm 5"

Vertical movement of rear wheels* 120 mm 5"
Tire overlap 30 mm 1.2"
* PS-300B Only

PS-300B/PF-300B specifications 7
Weights (approximate)
Operating weight includes lubricants, coolant, 79 kg (175 lb) operator, full fuel tank, and full hydraulic system.

Operating Weights
Model Condition Total Weight Weight Per Wheel Force Across Rolling Width
PS-300B/PF-300B
Shipping 14 000 kg
30,860 lb
With 2 ballast blocks* 17 500 kg 2500 kg 92 kg/lin/cm
38,500 lb 5,500 lb 513 lb/lin/in
With 4 ballast blocks 21 000 kg 3000 kg 111 kg/lin/cm
46,200 lb 6,600 lb 616 lb/lin/in
PS-300B/PF-300B with Added Weight (AW) option
Shipping 16 100 kg
35,500 lb
With 2 ballast blocks* 19 600 kg 2800 kg 103 kg/lin/cm
43,120 lb 6,160 lb 575 lb/lin/in
With 4 ballast blocks 23 100 kg 3300 kg 122 kg/lin/cm
50,820 lb 7,260 lb 678 lb/lin/in
Optional Equipment Weights
ROPS 500 kg 1,100 lb
Cab 250 kg 550 lb
One Ballast Block* 1750 kg 3,850 lb
* Steel Ballast Block option is a quantity of four.

PS-300B and PF-300B Productivity and Performance Recommendations

Features Applications
1920 mm (76") compaction width Provides full coverage with two side-by-side passes on mat
widths up to 3,7 m (12').
300 mm (11.8") wide tires with 30 mm (1.2") wide tire overlap Wide tires and overlap minimize rutting.
Radial tires Tend to reduce asphalt pick up.
Actual GCP up to 1000 kPa (145 psi) see attached charts High compaction on thick lifts or on harsh mixes.
Air-on-the-run tire inflation system option Enhances versatility of machine by allowing the tire air
pressure to be easily changed depending on job conditions.
Transmission provides three gear ratios Work gears are 1st and 2nd. 1st gear has a speed range of 0
to 6 kmph (3.7 mph), and 2nd gear has a range of 0 to 12,7
kmph (7.9 mph).
Travel gear is 3rd and has a speed range of 0 to 19 kmph
(11.8 mph). No more than 90 minutes of continuous
operation at top speed is recommended.
PS-300B hydraulically linked suspension The suspension automatically corrects to surface
irregularities and maintains equal weight on all wheels due
to the hydraulic link between the three front wheels and two
inner rear wheels.
PF-300B suspension Front suspension automatically corrects to surface
irregularities and maintains equal weight on each front tire.

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Average Ground Contact Pressures
Average Ground Contact Pressures are computed by dividing the footprint area into the wheel load.

Smooth Tires Treaded Tires

Wheel load Wheel load Wheel load Wheel load Wheel load Wheel load Wheel load Wheel load
2500 kg 2800 kg 3000 kg 3300 kg 2500 kg 2800 kg 3000 kg 3300 kg
Tire pressure 5,500 lb 6,160 lb 6,600 lb 7,260 lb Tire pressure 5,500 lb 6,160 lb 6,600 lb 7,260 lb

300 kPa 300 kPa

44 psi 44 psi

350 kPa 350 kPa

51 psi 51 psi

400 kPa 395 kPa 400 kPa 395 kPa 400 kPa 400 kPa 415 kPa

58 psi 57 psi 58 psi 57 psi 58 psi 58 psi 60 psi

450 kPa 425 kPa 435 kPa 450 kPa 453 kPa 435 kPa 450 kPa 450 kPa

65 psi 62 psi 63 psi 65 psi 66 psi 63 psi 65 psi 65 psi

500 kPa 455 kPa 460 kPa 465 kPa 475 kPa 500 kPa 470 kPa 470 kPa 480 kPa 480 kPa

73 psi 66 psi 67 psi 67 psi 69 psi 73 psi 68 psi 68 psi 70 psi 69 psi

550 kPa 490 kPa 495 kPa 500 kPa 505 kPa 550 kPa 500 kPa 510 kPa 510 kPa 520 kPa

80 psi 71 psi 72 psi 73 psi 73 psi 80 psi 73 psi 73 psi 74 psi 75 psi

600 kPa 525 kPa 530 kPa 530 kPa 545 kPa 600 kPa 525 kPa 550 kPa 535 kPa 560 kPa

87 psi 76 psi 77 psi 77 psi 79 psi 87 psi 76 psi 79psi 78 psi 81 psi

650 kPa 540 kPa 550 kPa 555 kPa 560 kPa 650 kPa 560 kPa 575 kPa 570 kPa 585 kPa

94 psi 78 psi 80 psi 80 psi 81 psi 94 psi 81 psi 83 psi 83 psi 84 psi

700 kPa 560 kPa 570 kPa 580 kPa 580 kPa 700 kPa 595 kPa 600 kPa 605 kPa 610 kPa

102 psi 81 psi 83 psi 84 psi 84 psi 102 psi 86 psi 87 psi 88 psi 88 psi

750 kPa 585 kPa 590 kPa 605 kPa 610 kPa 750 kPa 620 kPa 625 kPa 630 kPa 635 kPa

109 psi 85 psi 86 psi 88 psi 88 psi 109 psi 90 psi 89 psi 91 psi 91 psi

800 kPa 610 kPa 625 kPa 630 kPa 640 kPa 800 kPa 640 kPa 650 kPa 650 kPa 660 kPa

116 psi 88 psi 91 psi 91 psi 93 psi 116 psi 93 psi 94 psi 94 psi 95 psi

850 kPa 630 kPa 650 kPa 650 kPa 670 kPa 850 kPa 660 kPa 670 kPa 675 kPa 680 kPa

123 psi 91 psi 94 psi 94 psi 97 psi 123 psi 96 psi 96 psi 98 psi 98 psi
900 kPa 650 kPa 670 kPa 665 kPa 685 kPa 900 kPa 680 kPa 690 kPa 700 kPa 700 kPa

131 psi 94 psi 97 psi 96 psi 99 psi 131 psi 98 psi 99 psi 102 psi 101 psi

950 kPa 670 kPa 680 kPa 685 kPa 695 kPa 950 kPa 715 kPa 720 kPa 720 kPa 730 kPa

138 psi 97 psi 98 psi 99 psi 101 psi 138 psi 104 psi 104 psi 104 psi 105 psi

1000 kPa 690 kPa 690 kPa 705 kPa 720 kPa 1000 kPa 745 kPa 750 kPa 745 kPa 760 kPa

145 psi 100 psi 100 psi 102 psi 104 psi 145 psi 108 psi 107 psi 108 psi 108 psi

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Actual Ground Contact Pressures
Actual Ground Contact Pressures are measured across the width of the tire. The charts include wheel path overlap.

Tire Inflation
Pressures

200 kPa (29 psi)

400 kPa (58 psi)
600 kPa (87 psi)
800 kPa (116 psi)
1000 kPa (145 psi)

0 0
10 69
Ground Contact

Ground Contact
20 138

Pressures (kPa)
Pressures (psi)

30 207
40 276
50 345
60 414
70 483
80 552
90 621
100 689
110 758
120 827
130 896
140 965
150 1034

2500 kg (5,500 lb) Wheel Load Standard machine with 2 ballast blocks
0 0
10 69
Ground Contact

Ground Contact
20 138

Pressures (kPa)
Pressures (psi)

30 207
40 276
50 345
60 414
70 483
80 552
90 621
100 689
110 758
120 827
130 896
140 965
150 1034

3000 kg (6,600 lb) Wheel Load Standard machine with 4 ballast blocks
0 0
10 69
Ground Contact

Ground Contact

20 138
Pressures (kPa)
Pressures (psi)

30 207
40 276
50 345
60 414
70 483
80 552
90 621
100 689
110 758
120 827
130 896
140 965
150 1034

3300 kg (7,260 lb) Wheel Load Machine with Added Weight (AW) Option and 4 ballast blocks

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Optional Equipment
Note: Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Caterpillar dealer for
specifics.

Ballast Blocks increase vehicle weight Tire Spray System is constructed of Roading and Working Light Package
by adding steel blocks to the ballast highly reliable components. An electric includes directional turn indicators, high
chamber in a quantity of four. Blocks motor drives the water pump that provides and low beam lights, and parking lights,
can be removed in sets of two to increase either continuous or intermittent spray. in addition to the four working lights
machine versatility. A single ballast Two spray nozzles per tire are easily described above.
block weighs 1750 kg (3,850 lb). removed for replacement or cleaning
ROPS Canopy is a two-post type that
without tools. The large capacity water
Added Weight (AW) increases vehicle bolts to the frame. The structure meets
tank is constructed of reinforced
weight by 7000 kg (15,400 lb). SAEJ1040f and ISO3164 recommended
polyethylene. A water level gauge is
practice for ROPS.
Tire Wind Shields trap heat and keep tires located on top of the tank, within easy
warm, helping to prevent tires from picking sight of the operator. Cocoa mats are also ROPS Cab is fully enclosed operators
up asphalt. included. compartment with heater/defroster,
sliding windows, tinted safety glass, and
Treaded Tires are Michelin F20 (14/80 Working Light Package illuminates the
windshield washer and wiper. Includes
R20). work area under dim or dark conditions.
ROPS Canopy described above.
It consists of four variable adjustment
Spare Wheel. Available as a Custom Shop
flood lights, with two positioned forward
Modification only. Longer lead times
Air-on-the-Run allows tire pressure to be and two rearward.
typically are required for a Custom Shop
regulated from the operators
Modification.
station.Water-cooled compressor for long
service life.

Value Analysis

Application Flexibility Easy Operation Easy Service

For compaction of sub-base, base Sliding operators station. Engine hood tilts, providing access to
course and surface course materials. Hydraulic power assist steering. diesel engine.
For compaction of any hot or cold Single lever control for forward Grouped test ports.
bituminous mix. and reverse. Routine service points grouped into one
Variable tire pressure. Torque converter and powershift location.
Steel ballast provides a choice of three transmission provide smooth direction Spray system nozzles and filters are
weight per wheel configurations to meet and speed changes. easily removed and cleaned without the
job applications. Operator and machine safety need for tools.
High Productivity Independent dual caliper service brakes. Pivoting operators station provides
Large tire overlap helps to eliminate Automatic dual secondary brakes. additional service access.
tire marks. Engine cannot be started if lever is in gear.
Variable load per wheel helps to meet Parking brake disengagement only
job specifications. possible with hydraulic pressure in
Hydraulic wheel suspension for uniform the system.
compaction. Steel ballast system provides low
machine center of gravity.

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 2001 Caterpillar

QEHQ9147-03 (6-01)
(Replaces QEHQ9147-02) Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.