Bobcat / Forward Plate Compactors

FP15.40

Name: Bobcat FP15.40
Brand: Bobcat

The Bobcat FP15.40 forward plate compactor from the Bobcat light compaction equipment line provides all the tough, versatility needed to get the job done.

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1.3 mmAmplitude

3372 lbfCentrifugal Force

GX 120Engine Model

3000 %Gradeability

13.9 inGround Contact Length

8.2 ft/secHand

Standard configuration14 sourced fields

Amplitude1.3 mm

Centrifugal Force3372 lbf

Engine ModelGX 120

Gradeability3000 %

Ground Contact Length13.9 in

Hand8.2 ft/sec

Height26.3 in

Horsepower3.5 hp

Length27.6 in

Max Incline20 deg

Surface Capacity6975 square feet/hour

Surface Pressure15.5 psi

Travel Speed1 mph

Width15.7 in

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