It's the strongest and maybe even the quietest of the Rhino family.

Stone Construction's new 66-inch vibratory dirt roller isn't as intimidating as its namesake in the animal kingdom, but its power is a force to be reckoned with. The machine is powered by a 108-horsepower Perkins diesel engine and features dual amplitude with a choice of high or low compaction forces up to 28,249 pounds.

"It's easy to operate, extremely comfortable, quieter and smoother to drive," says Kathryn Reissig, Stone's marketing services manager. "And it's self-diagnosing with gauges immediately showing you what needs attention."

The 10-ton roller, which comes in three configurations, offers more torque and the ability to climb the steepest grades, according to Stone. Other standard features include an extra-large cooling system, 50-gallon hydraulic reservoirs and fuel tanks, Snap-Tek plug-to-plug electrical components and a lift-up fiberglass hood reducing noise and improving access to engine parts.

Reissig says the company is making access to engine parts easier by positioning the radiator directly behind the operator's seat as opposed to competitor products in which the radiator often is located at the rear of the roller. With the radiator moved forward, technicians have quicker access to engine parts, including pumps and the transmission, behind the radiator. Similarly, the lift-up hood lets users pull the engine toward them when servicing. Service intervals for engine oil and filter changes have been extended to 500 hours.

"We're designing products and features that all factor in for a lower overall cost of ownership," Reissig says.

Verified by Kathryn Reissig, marketing services manager

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