Uptime is crucial at the landfill. The BOMAG BC1172RB-2 has been designed to extend time between maintenance periods and reduce downtime, making it a good choice. The drive components are protected within the sealed frame design, the hydrostatic drive is virtually wear free, the oil filter system extends hydraulic oil change intervals up to 2000 operating hours and the engine cooling air intake is over 14 feet high, well out of the way of dust and debris.

"This machine is very easy to maintain," continues Norton. "All fluids are in one spot and not in various locations like competitive model refuse compactors."

SCIA has already seen overall improvements of their landfill since the arrival of the BOMAG compactor.  "We've seen an increase of 35% in both compaction and productivity," says Cobb. "We expect this percentage to increase each month as we grow accustomed to the machine's capabilities."