Hey Sammy, thanks for the tips! I’ll definitely check the exciter oil and drum isolators first. The vibrations do seem worse on rougher surfaces, good call on the bolts and drum wear, I hadn’t thought of that!
Size definitely matters, heavier compactors can hit up to 95% compaction faster, but on confined sites or around utilities, a smaller plate with high vibration frequency can actually outperform. All about matching the tool to the soil type and access."