Designed for large earthworks projects and mining landfills, BOMAG's BC 473 EB-5 soil compactor gets a boost in horsepower and fuel efficiency and improves operator comfort.
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BOMAG has upgraded its BC 473 EB-5 soil compactor for large earthworks construction sites and mining landfills with a new, more powerful engine and cab improvements.
The 57,541-pound compactor now runs on a 300-horsepower Cummins L9 diesel engine, a boost from the 281.6-horsepower MTU. The company says the power increase also comes with better fuel efficiency as it can run at lower rpms.
For operators, BOMAG made multiple improvements in the cab:
- 7-inch touchscreen display — easier to read with more operating parameters and fault code diagnostics.
- 7-inch monitor for high-resolution feed of the rearview camera. An optional 10-inch camera display is also available.
- Ergonomically designed joysticks — Left joystick controls direction and travel. Right joystick controls blade up and down and optional blade tilt.
- Dozer blade sensor system — displays elevation position of blade on touchscreen.
- More legroom for operators.
- Electronic foot pedal — replaces mechanical design for more efficient, instant throttle response without the delay of previous designs.
- Electric-powered engine hood — enables opening and closing without starting the compactor.
- Electric-powered side mirrors — adjustable from cab.
- Safety beacon light now standard.
- Standard LED work lights now deliver increased illumination of the work area.
- Optional winter package with hydraulic heating system.
The new upgrades and Cummins engine have also been added to BOMAG’s BC 473 RB-5 and BC 573 RB-5 landfill models and the BC 473 RS-5 shovel.
BOMAG BC 473 EB-5 Soil Compactor Specs
- Operating weight: 57,541 lbs.
- Engine: 300-hp Cummins L9
- Compaction coverage per side: 48”
- Max gradeability: 100%
- Max pushing force: 286 lbs.
- Dozer blade capacity: 14.4 cu. yd.
