Operating Weight

Centrifugal Force
Operating Width
PRODUCT SELLING GUIDE

Power (kW) PS

Amplitude
Frequency
(CECE) kg

(mm)

(mm)

(kN)
(Hz)
Quick Specs

VM 46D/PD 45 / 60 4600 / 4900 1400 32 1.8 / 1.5 101.6

VM 75D/PD 60 / 80 7300 / 7600 1750 29 / 36 2 / 0.8 138 / 84-156 / 96
VM 115D/PD 93 / 125 11300 / 11600 2100 31 / 36 1.95 / 0.9 261 / 163-282 / 176
VM 132D/PD 112 / 150 13000 / 13400 2100 29 / 36 2 / 0.8 282 / 174-305 / 188
VM 146D/PD
VM 166D/PD
129 / 173 14500 / 14900 2100
129 / 173 16400 / 16800 2100
29 / 35
29 / 35
1.8 / 0.8
1.8 / 0.8
297 / 192-317 / 205
301 / 195-321 / 208
JCB Vibromax
VM 200D/PD 129 / 173 19700 / 19700 2100 29 / 35 1.8 / 0.8 370 / 205
Vibratory Single Drum Soil Compactors

JCB reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Illustrations shown may include optional equipment
and accessories. The JCB logo is a registered trademark of J C Bamford Excavators Ltd. Issue 1 10/06 F O R I N T E R N A L U S E O N LY
 An extensive
range for cohesive
soil and general
compaction jobs
CONTENTS
02 Customer Benefits

08 Walkaround

10 Options

12 Applications

14 Selling Against

20 Demonstration Guide

24 Parts and Support

26 Specification Comparison

Images shown in the guide are for illustrative purposes only. Specifications will vary depending on markets and usage.
Some options and practices mentioned or shown in this guide may not be available or allowed in all markets.
Please check the local regulations and specifications from JCB dealer.

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 CUSTOMER BENEFITS PERFORMANCE
PERFORMANCE • Class-leading compaction performance

• Class-leading gradeability

SERVICE & MAINTENANCE • 2 frequencies and amplitudes (not on VM 46 D)

meet natural soil frequencies and make the machines
extremely versatile
QUALITY
• High oscillating angles of the centre joint for more
stability
OPERATOR COMFORT • Superior traction performance through high torque
propulsion components such as heavy duty NoSpin
axles, and the built-in switchable anti-slip system
COST OF OWNERSHIP
(SASS)

Options and practices

Some options and practices mentioned or shown in this guide may not be available
or allowed in certain markets. Please check local specifications and regulations.

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SERVICE & MAINTENANCE QUALITY
• Easy access to electrics (in cab), engine and hydraulic • High quality German engineering experience
oil filters
• Proven, high quality, reliable components on engines
• 500 hour service intervals and maintenance free and hydraulics
heavy duty centre joint
• All machines tested on a 2 hour test run to ensure
• Pre-loaded rubber mountings absorb vibration a 100% quality at delivery
from the drum and avoid axial pressures on the
• One-piece exciter shaft built for long life
drive motor
• Oil-splash lubrication of exciter bearings ensure
• Hydraulically lifted hood from VM 132 D on upwards
long life and low maintenance
• Centralized service station for hydraulics makes
service quick and easy

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 OPERATOR COMFORT COST OF OWNERSHIP
• Spacious ROPS/FOPS certified cabin with optional • Maximum compaction performance in minimum
air conditioning time per m² on all surfaces

• Adjustable driver’s seat • Best possible service access and reduction of

service points lead to reduced service cost
• Exceptional visibility to all sides
• High quality proven components and features
• Easy and effective operation – optional compatronic
ensure a long machine life
meter and electronic traction control
• Comfortable and spacious driver’s stand guarantees
• Ergonomically designed
a productive combination of machine and driver

• JCB’s proven quality and brand image guarantees

best residual value

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ACHINE WALKAROUN
 DRUM DRIVER’S STAND
• One-piece exciter shaft for long life and low maintenance
• Additional weights to adjust the centrifugal forces
• Oil splash lubricated exciter shaft bearings
• Preloaded rubber mountings to absorb vibration and to
MACHINE WALKAROUND • Extremely spacious and comfortable cab (no cab on VM 46 D)
• Adjustable operator’s seat
• Easy and effective single driving lever operation
• Adjustable steering wheel
avoid axial pressures on the drive motor • Indications for complete machine functions
• Hoses within machine periphery • Fuse board well protected inside the cabin
• Excellent view to all sides
• Access from both sides

SERVICE
VIBRATOR • Easy access to all maintenance parts
• 2 frequencies and 2 amplitudes (not on VM 46D) meet • Centre joint free of maintenance
natural soil frequencies and makethe machine extremely • Hood lifts very high, hydraulically lifted from VM 132 D
versatile on upwards
• Class-leading compaction performance through high • Centralized service station for hydraulics
vibrating masses
• Towing pump in case of engine problems on site
• TCS features a top-charging air inlet for the radiators on
the highest point of the tractor part

PROPULSION/TRACTION
• Powerful and very economic diesel engines
(JCB 444 on VM 115 D)
• Heavy duty NOSpin axle
• Hydrostatic propulsion on drum and rear axle
• Tyres track within drum width
• Sass switchable anti-slip system

CHASSIS
• Robust and strong articulated
GRADEABILITY • Heavy duty centre joint free of maintenance
• Superior gradeability through • Fuel tank integrated in counter weight for
1) optimal weight distribution a) more space in engine compartment
2) powerful water cooled diesel engines b) lower distance from axle to rear face (manoeuvrability)
3) optimal hydraulic performance • Optimal weight distribution front and rear
4) heavy duty NoSpin axle • Front-to-rear-frame oscillation for stability
5) switchable anti-slip system SASS • Flush front frame sides for confined operation

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 OPTIONS
• Tool bag • Compatronic

• CE working lights (halogen), no cabin fitted • Compatronic1

• CE cabin with integrated ROPS and working lights • FOPS fitted to ROPS bar

• Light equipment road travel • Sunroof fitted to ROPS

• Flashing beacon • Heating for cab

• CE ROPS with seat belt (no cab fitted) • Air-conditioning

• Levelling blade (VM 115D/PD only) • Deep tread traction tyres (for use with pad
foot machines)
• Set of Padfoot shells complete incl scrapers

• Polyurethane scrapers

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 APPLICATIONS
• Plant Hire

• Road contractors

• Municipalities / Local Authorities

• Construction and demolition

• Waste and recycling

• Highway and road maintenance

• Landscape contractors

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 Bomag

SELLING AGAINST
VM 115 D VS. BOMAG BW 211 D-4 • VM 115 D has one-piece exciter shaft vs. 2 thin axles
• VM 115 D has better weight distribution (53:47 vs. 57:43) with additional weights and connection by coupling
better on slopes (wear part)

• VM 115 D has a higher steering and oscillating angle at • VM 115 D offers superior manoeuvrability by higher
the centre joint for better manoeuvrability and stability. steering angle and shorter rear overhang (75cm vs. 100cm)
Both centre joints are maintenance free, Bomag use a • BW 211 D-4 has no grouped service point for hydraulics
single steering cylinder (2 on VM 115 D) • VM 115 D offers easier access and reduced service costs
• VM 115 D with much higher gradeablity (60% vs. 47%) • BW 211 D-4 has no towing pump as standard. If the
• JCB Vibromax offer slope version as standard. machine needs to be towed the engineer has to release
Only Bomag DH-4 version is comparable with the JCB the brakes manually on the axle and the drum
VIBROMAX unit • Air intakes on VM 115 are at the top of the engine hood
VIBRATION: VM 115 D with much higher compaction output: – optimum position to reduce dust intake
VM 115 D BW 211 D-4
kN 263 236
amplitude mm 1.95 1.8

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 Hamm

SELLING AGAINST
VM 115 D VS. HAMM 3412 PART I
• VM 115 D has higher steering and oscillating angle
• VM 115 D gives higher compaction performance (higher
centrifugal force and amplitude)
• VM 115 D gives higher gradeability (60% to 56%)
• Hamm 3412 tested suffered overheating problems due to:
(1) Air intake on top of tractor part
(2) Air is lead by plate to the sides of the engine
compartment
(3) Already heated air arrives at fan
(5) Weak rubber sealing closes the radiator compartment
to keep the air there and to prevent the air going back to
the engine compartment without being cooled. If rubber
sealing defect whole out of order
(6) Hot exhaust is positioned in the middle of the radiators
adding heat
• VM 115 D centre joint free of maintenance, 3412 has
grease nipples
• VM 115 D hood lifts easily by pushing a lever to operate
a gas cylinder, 3412 hood has to be opened and closed
manually by a pump

(4) Air is lead to the radiators on the left and right hand
side. Plastic plate prevents the air being blown through
the middle of the radiators

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 Hamm

SELLING AGAINST
VM 115 D VS. HAMM 3412 PART II • Driving lever of VM 115 D allows very smooth and
• VM 115 D has better vandal protection: Fuel and comfortable operation. In tests smooth operation of the
hydraulic oil fillers are protected beneath engine hood Hamm machine proved very difficult (lever action required
aggressive movement). Lever has to be pushed in neutral
• 3412 has both fillers outside. Hamm’s large rear cabin
position, VM 115 D engages automatically. 3412 has 2
glass is curved – high replacement cost
driving levers
• Drive and vibration motor hoses appear vulnerable
to damage
• Preloaded rubber mountings on VM 115 D protect the
drive motor. Hamm load their rubbers via axial pressure
of the drive motor, which may shorten the life of the
motor and rubbers – preload is not defined exactly

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 PREPARATION FOR DEMONSTRATION
PREPARATION FOR A DEMONSTRATION
• Carry out a site visit to check access and material to compact
• Note the make and size of competitor machines doing the job
• Check the correct build, model and specification of the
machine to perform demo
• Invite all the people who could influence the purchase
decision to attend
• Check driver is competent and qualified to drive machine CITB
• Pre-qualify customer for finance (if applicable)
DEMO MACHINE PREPARATION
• Ensure machine is greased (eg pins should not squeak)
• Top up the oil and fuel tank
• Ensure the cabin or driver’s stand is clean (incl. glasses)
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• Repair any damage and never present a damaged machine
for demo
• Check all the switches and hydraulics are in good working
order
DEMO DAY
• Check transport arrangements for all concerned
• Equip yourself with all the sales tools you need, including a
camera, stop watch and tape measure
• Ensure that you, the machine and demonstrator arrive early
• Make sure that you are present when the machine is
delivered so that it is not demonstrated in your absence
• Brief machine demonstrator, taking care not to request any
unreasonable or unsafe tasks
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 DEMONSTRATION
THE DEMO
• Walk the customer round the machine before carrying
out the demonstration
• Note any comments made during the demonstration
• After the demo take pictures of all attendees and
the machine
• Warm/cool the cab before giving customer(s) the
opportunity to try the machine after a safety briefing
• Check whether the demonstration driver has any
comments to make on the machine
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MAKE SURE YOU LEAVE WITH...
• Correct title of company and site
• Names and titles of all attendees
• Full spec of machine being demonstrated
• Details of competitor machines involved
• Agree on next steps or follow up actions
AFTER THE DEMO
• File the demo report to JCB
• Make a courtesy phone call to the customer
• Check and report any machine damage or faults
• Send pictures taken during the demo to the customer
• Follow up the demo by carrying out any agreed actions
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 PARTS AND SUPPORT
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and warehouse management system

• Open 24 x 7, 364 days a year

• 550 JCB dealer depots worldwide in over 150

countries, over 1,000 dealer depots worldwide

• Class-leading logistical operation with 12 parts

distribution warehouses worldwide

• Fast, efficient delivery anywhere in the world

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 SPECIFICATION VM 115 D
MANUFACTURER JCB VIBROMAX BOMAG HAMM HAMM
MODEL VM 115 D BW 211 D-40 3412 VIO 3412 HTVIO
Shipping weight kg 11,250 11,250
Operating weight (CECE) kg 11,300 9500 11,920 11,920
Weight on front kg 6000 5750 6425 6425
Weight on rear kg 5300 3750 5495 5495
Linear drum load kg / cm 28.6 27 30 30
Load per wheel – maximum kg 2650 1875
Load per wheel – minimum kg 2747.5 2747.5
DIMENSIONS
Overall length mm 5444 5840 5705 5705
Overall width mm 2250 2250 2250 2250
Height with ROPS mm 2935 2972 2950 2950
Height without ROPS mm 2185 2268 2270 2270
Wheelbase mm 2846 2960 3015 3015
Ground clearance mm 447 490 375 375
Overhang – left mm 75 60 55 55
Overhang – right mm 75 60 55 55
Seat type Slide/swivel Slide/swivel
Turning radius – inside mm 3400 3494 3690 3690
Steering angle – front / rear ° ± 35 ± 35 ± 35 ± 35
Oscillation angle ° ± 15 ± 12 ± 10 ± 10
Gradeability with vibration % 60 43 56 57
Gradeability without vibration % 45 61 62
DRUM
Drum width mm 2100 2130 2140 2140
Drum diameter mm 1500 1500 1504 1504
Drum shell thickness mm 25 25 30 30
Drum split No No No No
TYRES
Size of tyres and type 23.1-26 8PR AWT 23.1-26 12PR 23.1/18-26 12PR AW 23.1/18-26 12PR AW
Number of tyres 2 2 2 2
Rolling width mm 2140 2140
Tyre width mm 600 600

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 SPECIFICATION VM 115 D
MANUFACTURER JCB VIBROMAX BOMAG HAMM HAMM
MODEL VM 115 D BW 211 D-40 3412 VIO 3412 HTVIO
DRIVE TRAIN
Engine make Cummins Deutz Deutz Deutz
Engine model B 3.3-125C BF4M 2012 C BF4M 2012C BF4M 2012C
Displacement ltr 3.26
Rated power kW 93 98 98 98
Rated power hp 124.7 131.4 131.4 131.4
Rating standard DIN 6271 ISO 3046 ISO 3046 IFN ISO 3046 IFN
Rated speed rpm 2200 2300 2300 2300
Drive to drum / wheel Yes / Yes Yes / Yes Yes / Yes Yes / Yes
Transmission type Hydrostatic Hydrostatic Hydrostatic Hydrostatic
Travel speed 1 km / h 4.5 6 3.9 11.9
Travel speed 2 km / h 10.5 10 5.5
Travel speed 3 km / h 6.4
Travel speed 4 km / h 11.9
Differential / flow divider No Spin / -
Fuel tank capacity ltr 300 250 290 290
Brakes service Hydrostatic Hydrostatic Hydrostatic Hydrostatic
Secondary brakes service Multi disc Hydro-mechanical
VIBRATION
Frequency stage 1 Hz 31 30 33 (o) 33 (o)
Frequency stage 2 Hz 36 36 33 33
Maximum frequency Hz 36 36 33 33
Amplitude stage 1 mm 1.95 1.8 1.89 1.89
Amplitude stage 2 mm 0.9 0.9 1.74(o) 1.74 (p)
Maximum amplitude mm 1.95 1.8 1.89 1.89
Centrifugal force 1 kN 261 236 279 279
Centrifugal force 2 kN 163 170 279 (o) 279 (o)
Maximum centrifugal force kN 261 236 279 279

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 SPECIFICATION VM 115 PD
MANUFACTURER JCB VIBROMAX BOMAG HAMM HAMM
MODEL VM 115 PD BW 211 PD-4 3412 HT P 3412 P
Shipping weight kg 11,630 11,630
Operating weight (CECE) kg 11,600 11,930 12,300 12,300
Weight on front kg 6300 7260 6805 6805
Weight on rear kg 5300 4670 5495 5495
Load per wheel – maximum kg 2650
Load per wheel – minimum kg 2747.5 2747.5
DIMENSIONS
Overall length mm 5444 5808 5705 5705
Oveall width mm 2250 2250 2250 2250
Height with ROPS mm 2935 2972 2950 2950
Height without ROPS mm 2185 2270 2270
Wheelbase mm 2846 2960 3015 3015
Ground clearance mm 447 490 375 375
Curb clearance – left mm 465 465
Curb clearance – right mm 465 465
Overhang – left mm 75 60 55 55
Overhang – right mm 75 60 55 55
Seat type Slide / swivel Slide / swivel
Turning radius – inside mm 3400 3494 3690 3690
Steering angle – front / rear ° ± 35 ± 35 ± 35 ± 35
Oscillation angle ° ± 15 ± 12 ± 10 ± 10
Gradeability with vibration % 65 50 65 60
Gradeability without vibration % 53 70 65
DRUM
Drum width – front mm 2100 2130 2140 2140
Drum diameter – front mm 1400 1480 1484 1484
Drum shell thickness mm 25 25 20 20
Drum split No No No No
TYRES
Size of tyres and type 23.1-26 8PR Dyna Torque II 23.1/18-26 12PR 23.1 / 18 - 26 12PR TR 23.1 / 18 - 26 12PR TR
Number of tyres 2 2 2 2
Rolling width mm 2130 2140

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 SPECIFICATION VM 115 PD
MANUFACTURER JCB VIBROMAX BOMAG HAMM HAMM
MODEL VM 115 PD BW 211 PD-4 3412 HT P 3412 P
DRIVE TRAIN
Engine make Cummins Deutz Deutz Deutz
Engine model B 3.3-125C BF4M 2012 C BF4M 2012C BF4M 2012C
Displacement ltr 3.26
Rated power kW 93 98 98 98
Rated power hp 124.7 131.4 131.4 131.4
Rating standard DIN 6271 ISO 3046 ISO 3046 IFN ISO 3046 IFN
Rated speed rpm 2200 2300 2300 2300
Drive to drum / wheel Yes / Yes Yes / Yes Yes / Yes Yes / Yes
Transmission type Hydrostatic Hydrostatic Hydrostatic Hydrostatic
Travel speed 1 km / h 4.5 5 11.5 4
Travel speed 2 km / h 10.5 6 5.3
Travel speed 3 km / h 9 6.8
Travel speed 4 km / h 13.5 11.5
Differential / flow divider No Spin / - Yes / - Yes / -
Fuel tank capacity ltr 300 340 290 290
Brakes service Hydrostatic Hydrostatic Hydrostatic Hydrostatic
Secondary brakes service Multi disc Hydro-mechanical Mechanical-spring loaded Spring on–hyd off
VIBRATION
Frequency stage 1 Hz 31 30 30 30
Frequency stage 2 Hz 36 36 40 40
Maximum frequency Hz 36 36 40 40
Amplitude stage 1 mm 1.95 1.64 1.9 1.87
Amplitude stage 2 mm 0.9 0.82 0.9 0.88
Maximum amplitude mm 1.95 1.64 1.9 1.87
Centrifugal force 1 kN 282 275 256 256
Centrifugal force 2 kN 176 198 215 215
Maximum centrifugal force kN 282 275 256 256

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