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Walk-Behind Rollers for Rent

Create smooth new surfaces on pavement, shoulders and sidewalks with our selection of walk-behind rollers available for rent. Our walk-behind rollers fit in narrow areas, compacting soil, new asphalt and more.

For our full list of walk-behind rollers, view the items below. For more information about walk-behind rollers, visit our resource section.

Orange Multiquip Mikasa walk-behind Tandem Smooth-Drum Compaction Roller
Cat Class Code
160-1245

Walk-behind Tandem Smooth-drum Compaction Roller, 2.5 Ton, 25.6 in., Diesel Powered

  • Travel and throttle levers are within easy reach of operator
  • Vibration-cushioned handle and components reduce operator fatigue
  • Narrow profile design for less than 1" (25 mm) side clearance
  • The guide handle folds for transport and compact storage
  • Uses: Ideal for compacting sand, gravel and asphalt
  • Add this walk-behind tandem drum compaction roller to your cart
Yellow Wacker-Neuson walk-behind tandem padfoot drum trench compaction roller
Cat Class Code
160-1265

Walk-behind Tandem Padfoot Drum Trench Compaction Roller, 7.7 Ton, 22 in./32 in. Rollers, Diesel Powered

  • Remote control available
  • Drive, steering and brakes are fully hydrostatic for easy operation
  • Model offers flexible drums that allows for convenient conversion from 32" to 22"
  • The articulated joint increases maneuverability and the low center of gravity improves stability
  • Add this walk-behind tandem padfoot drum trench compaction roller to your cart
Resources

FAQs About Walk-Behind Rollers

Walk-behind rollers or trench rollers are perfect compactors for narrow work areas that need preparation, such as pavement, shoulders and sidewalks. These rollers compact granular soil such as gravel or sand when equipped with a smooth drum. Trench rollers equipped with a padfoot drum — also known as a sheepsfoot — compact cohesive soil such as clay or silt. Both types of rollers offer excellent gradeability and traction when working on loose soil. These walk-behind rollers combine the ease of use and sleek design of a plate compactor and the finishing work of a larger double drum roller in compact packages. Double drum rollers prep the site with the front roller and finish compacting with the second.

Learn more about our walk-behind rollers in our FAQ section below.

Why is soil compaction important?

Soil compaction is important for paving construction work because it ensures that the cement or asphalt cover is level and will not erode over time. Properly compacting soil in trench backfill work will ensure the trench will not flood.

How do I fix compacted clay soil?

Your work area may be overcompacted if you see cracks in the soil. This might have happened by using a compactor with unnecessarily high-impact force or by compacting soil that is too wet. You can fix overcompacted clay soil by minimizing traffic when it is wet, adding a composite of granular soil to the mix or switching to a different compactor with less impact force.

Can I use a walk-behind roller instead of a plate compactor?

A walk-behind roller with a padfoot drum would be the best choice when working with cohesive soils such as clay or silt, especially when compacting trench backfill. When working with more granular soil or asphalt, choose a plate compactor or walk-behind roller with a smooth drum.