The new Hamm HC 250 C VC compactor is targeted at Tier 3 markets. Designed with a vibration crusher drum (VC), the machine can crush and compact rocks and stone in a single work step, providing many benefits for the users. Jobs on the construction site can now be streamlined by deploying VC compactors, since these reduce the process and expense needed for material preparation and transport. As a result, time, costs and CO2 emissions are cut by up to 50% – depending on the application.

The HC 250 C VC is able to crush and compact mixed soils, in addition to stones such as basalt and granite, in a single work step. Featuring a 150 kW Deutz engine and reinforced components, the new compactor is well-equipped for particularly tough applications. The addition of the ‘C’ in the type designation also symbolises a reinforced drum drive, capable of inclines of up to 60%. The machine is supplied as standard with heavy-duty tyres for rocky terrain, driver’s cab and the Easy Drive operating concept. An air-sprung driver’s seat can be selected as an optional extra.

One of the highlights is the newly designed tool holder system, which is compatible with round-shank cutting tools for soft stone, as well as heavy-duty cutting tools with carbide tips and hard facing for abrasive stone or hard stone. This ensures assembly and removal are quick and easy with no need for specialist tools, which in turn keeps maintenance and servicing costs down. Existing models (including the H 25i VC or 3625 VC) can be fitted with the new-design tool holder system by changing the drum.

Hamm’s new VC compactors are suitable for a wide range of applications, including crushing and compacting geological material or working with rubble in landfill sites. They can also be used for road planing works in tunnel building and surface mining sectors, or to pre-crush and loosen stone. This takes a lot of hard work out of subsequent processes, such as layer-by-layer milling off.