Tandem road roller YG series

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Overview
The YG series road rollers offer walk-behind and ride-on configurations to match site constraints and production needs. The YG-600D is a walk-behind double-drum vibratory roller optimized for narrow trenches, sidewalks and small paving tasks where maneuverability and compaction performance are required. Machine selection should consider working width, soil type and layer thickness to achieve target compaction with minimal passes.

Applications

• Asphalt paving and leveling
• Sidewalks, paths and pedestrian areas
• Bridge approaches and curb lines
• Parking lot compaction and repairs
• Trench backfilling and utility reinstatement
• Municipal patching and road maintenance

Key models & parameters
Model: YG-600S — Walk-behind single drum vibratory roller
Engine power: 5.5 HP (Honda GX160 option), travel speed 2.4 km/h, steel drum 426×600 mm, max exciting force 15 kN, bidirectional travel, hydraulic drive.

Model: YG-600D — Walk-behind double drum vibratory roller
Engine: HONDA GX270 (gasoline) or equivalent, power ~6.0 HP, speed 0–4 km/h, steel drum 426×600 mm, exciting force 25 kN, static linear load 45 N/cm, water tank 15 L, hydraulic transmission, automatic centrifugal clutch, weight ~550 kg.

Model: YG-880 — Full-hydraulic ride-on roller
Power options: 20–25 HP, travel speed 0–5 km/h, front/rear drum widths 800×Φ850 / 74×Φ850, max exciting force 50 kN, fuel tank 19 L, bidirectional travel, overall weight ~1000 kg. Full-hydraulic drive for smoother control and continuous heavy use.

Walk-behind vs Ride-on: selection guidance

• Walk-behind double-drum units are compact and suitable for tight trenches, sidewalks and short-duration jobs.
• Ride-on full-hydraulic rollers increase productivity on larger surfaces and reduce operator fatigue for multi-hour operations.
• Choose ride-on models when crews operate continuously more than four hours per day or where higher working weights are required.

How to analyze price and budget
Main cost drivers include drive system (hydraulic vs mechanical), engine brand/model, working weight and compaction force. Full-hydraulic systems have higher upfront cost but provide smoother control and extended service life. For constrained budgets, small plate compactors with Honda GX160 engines offer a low-cost option for shallow, quick compaction tasks.

Field case
A municipal contractor needing a mini roller for narrow trench reinstatement selected the twin-drum YG-600D for its small turning radius, easy pull-start and adjustable handle. The machine reduced labor time and enabled consistent compaction in restricted spaces.

Common Q&A

• What power options are available? Gasoline, diesel and electric options are offered depending on site fuel access and emissions requirements.
• How to choose working weight? Single-drum walk-behind: ~1.2–1.5 tons; double-drum walk-behind: ~2 tons; ride-on: ~2.5–3.5 tons. Select according to layer thickness and required compaction depth.
• How is corrosion protection handled? Body panels are coated with high-build powder paint and critical components are treated to resist rust from outdoor exposure.

Technical specifications

• Brand: YG Machinery (YG series road rollers)
• Representative models: YG-600S (single drum), YG-600D (double drum), YG-880 (ride-on)
• Engine options: Honda GX160, HONDA GX270, HONDA GX390, diesel water-cooled single-cylinder variants
• Drive systems: Hydraulic drive, hydraulic transmission unit, mechanical transmission with centrifugal clutch, full-hydraulic for ride-on
• Travel speeds: example values 2.4 km/h (YG-600S), 0–4 km/h (YG-600D), 0–5 km/h (YG-880)
• Vibration frequency: typically 70 Hz
• Exciting/max force: 15 kN (YG-600S), 25 kN (YG-600D), 50 kN (YG-880)
• Steel drum dimensions: 426×600 mm (walk-behind); front/rear for ride-on: 800×Φ850 / 74×Φ850
• Water tank (double-drum): 15 L
• Fuel tanks: example 3.6 L (YG-600D), 19 L (YG-880)
• Climbing ability: 25%–30% depending on model
• Static linear load example: 45 N/cm (YG-600D)
• Typical weights: ~550 kg (YG-600D), ~1000 kg (YG-880)