MATERIALS TESTED
During the field test, the ARR 1585-2 was used to compact multiple types of materials, including:
• Recycled construction waste (brick) fraction 0/63 mm
• Recycled construction waste (concrete) fraction 0/63 mm
• Gravel 16/32
• Clayed sand and soil
This variety provided a comprehensive evaluation of the machine’s versatility across both granular and cohesive materials.
TEST OVERVIEW
The testing took place on a construction site during groundwork preparation for a family house. The machine was evaluated in two main phases: construction of an access road and compaction of a former basement excavation.
1) Access Road Compaction
The first phase involved building a temporary access road to allow heavy construction machinery to reach the site.
• Total area: 260 m2
• Material: 15–20 cm layer of recycled brick (0/63 mm)
• Compaction: 5 passes over the entire surface
• Total compaction time: approximately 4.2 hour
After compaction with the trench roller, the surface was leveled using a vibratory plate.
Result:
The ARR 1585-2 proved effective in achieving consistent compaction across a relatively large surface area, maintaining surface integrity without material displacement during lane transitions.
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2) Former Basement Compaction
The second phase focused on filling and compacting an excavated basement area to prepare for concrete foundation strip installation.
• Excavation cleaned and prepared to required depth
• Sequential layering and compaction process applied:
• 30 cm concrete rubble layer (6 m2) – compacted with 10 passes
• Two layers of gravel (16/32 mm), each 15 cm thick
• Final backfill: five layers of clay and clayey sand, each 20 cm thick
• Total passes: approximately 30
• Total compaction time: approximately 2.2 hours
Result:
The machine handled both coarse and cohesive materials efficiently, delivering stable and uniform compaction even in confined excavation conditions.
Machine Performance and Handling
The ARR 1585-2 demonstrated several key strengths during operation:
• Reliable and safe control, ensuring operator confidence
• Skid-steering system allows smooth maneuvering even without damaging the compacted surface
• Suitable for larger areas, not only trenches
• Effective slope capability, easily exiting excavations
• Lateral tilt warning system operates reliably, enhancing safety
• Equipped with ACE (Ammann Compaction Expert) system for real-time compaction measurement
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel consumption was monitored throughout the test:
• Total operation time: 6.9 machine hours (mth)
• Fuel consumption: approximately 24 liters
• Average consumption: 3.5 l/mth
• Fuel tank capacity: 22 liters
• Continuous operation without refueling: approximately 6 hours
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