Next-generation four-stroke rammers launched

Two new four-stroke rammers, known for improved fuel efficiency, reduced emissions, and lower operating costs, have been launched to the South African market.

The new models are said to represent a leap forward in rammer technology, engineered to meet the demands of modern construction, through enhanced performance and improved operator comfort.

The BS62-4 and BS68-4 rammers, which replace the current BS50-4 and BS60-4 models, feature key advancements aimed at enhancing performance and kinematics. The upgrades facilitate handling and deliver improved compaction results. The four-stroke engine offers increased frequency and impact force, and the environment-friendly power units feature low emissions and enhanced fuel efficiency.

The rammers are constructed from robust materials to withstand challenging job-site conditions. The reinforced crane eye increases wear resistance and is bolted directly to the housing to reduce stress on the rubber buffers, to improve durability and extend lifespan. Both models are equipped with a standardised, interchangeable ramming shoe that is available in various widths to fit all rammer sizes, offering flexibility and simplifying spare parts inventory management.

A high-capacity air filter with double the surface area, is designed to ensure reliable filtration for consistent engine performance and prolonged operational life, particularly in dusty environments. The optimised carburettor helps improve combustion, simplifies starting, and reduces emissions. The larger fuel-filler opening facilitates refueling and features a ratchet closure to prevent overwinding.

Wacker Neuson South and sub-Saharan Africa sales manager Stefan Le Roux highlights operator safety, noting the ergonomically redesigned guide handle with a larger pipe diameter which minimises wrist strain during operation, subsequently enhancing user comfort, reducing fatigue and improving safety.

Le Roux emphasises that these rammers are designed for easy maintenance, featuring streamlined procedures and readily available parts to ensure rapid deployment.

The company offers its in-house EquipTrack as an optional digital solution to optimise the operational management of the new rammer models.

“This advanced feature improves work transparency and maintenance scheduling by enabling users to, via a Bluetooth module, seamlessly capture, record and analyse critical data such as operating hours, status, overload detection, and more," explains Le Roux.

The BS62-4 and BS68-4 rammers are now available through authorised Wacker Neuson dealers across South Africa.