EXCAVATOR & BACKHOE
COMPACTION WHEELS

Heavy-duty compaction wheels for cohesive soils.
Built to perform from the bottom up

BUILT TO LAST

AR400 wear points

NO SPECIAL HYDRAULICS

Simple static operation

FOR COHESIVE SOILS

Bottom-up compaction

MADE IN THE USA

Riverside, California

CHOOSE YOUR COMPACTION WHEEL

Six series. Built for different machines and jobsite needs.

SUI ME Series mini excavator compaction wheel

ME SERIES

Mini Excavators

5,100–9,999 lb
4″–36″ Width

SUI SL Series compaction wheel for mini excavators and small backhoes

SL SERIES

Small Backhoes / Mini Excavators

10,000–20,000 lb
6″–36″ Width

SUI SE Series compaction wheel for backhoes and excavators

SE SERIES

Backhoes / Excavators

21,000–35,999 lb
12″–36″ Width

SUI EXCS Series excavator compaction wheel

EXCS SERIES

Excavators
36,000–49,999 lb
14″–48″ Width
SUI EXCM Series heavy-duty excavator compaction wheel

EXCM SERIES

Excavators
50,000–74,999 lb
24″–60″ Width
Steel Unlimited Compaction Wheel 36" EXCL

EXCL SERIES

Large Excavators
75,000–115,000 lb
24″–60″ Width

TWO PAD CONFIGURATIONS

Choose the right pad style for your soil conditions and project requirements.
SUI EXCS Wheel

WEDGE PAD

Aggressive penetration and kneading action for general trench and backfill soils.

SUI Sheepsfoot compaction wheel for cohesive soils

SHEEPSFOOT

Concentrated contact points for clay and other cohesive backfill.

BUILT TO PERFORM

Engineered for durability. Designed for real work.

Precision-machined seal carriers for Steel Unlimited compaction wheel

SEAL CARRIERS

Precision machined seal carriers assure sealing protection for a long life!

Double tapered roller bearings for Steel Unlimited compaction wheel

DOUBLE TAPERED BEARINGS

Heavy-duty bearing system engineered for demanding applications.
CR seals for Steel Unlimited compaction wheel bearing assembly

CR SEALS

Heavy Duty CR seals provide maximum protection from debris and contamination.

Steel Unlimited compaction wheel shaft and housing assembly

SHAFT & HOUSING ASSEMBLY

Assembly provides maximum protection and superior life.

REAL-WORLD RESULTS

See SUI compaction wheels on the job.
Steel Unlimited compaction wheel working in an excavation trench
Excavator Saddle Wheel compaction system in utility trench
Steel Unlimited compaction wheel with universal mounting top plate
Steel Unlimited excavator compaction wheel attachment

COMPARE THE SERIES

Use this as a starting point. Final fitment should be confirmed with SUI.

Series
Machine Weight
Width Range
Equipment Type
Typical Use
SERIES
ME
MACHINE WEIGHT
5,100–9,999 lb
WIDTH RANGE
4″–36″
EQUIPMENT TYPE
Mini Excavators / Skid Steers
TYPICAL USE
Utilities, confined work
SERIES
SL
MACHINE WEIGHT
10,000–20,000 lb
WIDTH RANGE
6″–36″
EQUIPMENT TYPE
Small Backhoes / Mini Excavators
TYPICAL USE
General construction
SERIES
SE
MACHINE WEIGHT
21,000–35,999 lb
WIDTH RANGE
12″–36″
EQUIPMENT TYPE
Backhoes / Excavators
TYPICAL USE
Heavy compaction
SERIES
MACHINE WEIGHT
36,000–49,999 lb
WIDTH RANGE
14″–48″
EQUIPMENT TYPE
Excavators
TYPICAL USE
Utility / trench work
SERIES
MACHINE WEIGHT
50,000–74,999 lb
WIDTH RANGE
24″–60″
EQUIPMENT TYPE
Excavators
TYPICAL USE
Mid-size excavation
SERIES
MACHINE WEIGHT
75,000–115,000 lb
WIDTH RANGE
24″–60″
EQUIPMENT TYPE
Large Excavators
TYPICAL USE
Large excavation

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Wedge pads are a strong general-purpose choice. Sheepsfoot pads are available for cohesive soils such as clay. Confirm the final configuration with SUI for your application.

No special hydraulic system is required for SUI static compaction wheels. The attachment uses the carrier’s mounting arrangement and machine movement/downforce.

Start with the carrier manufacturer, model and operating weight, then confirm the wheel width, mounting arrangement and pad style with SUI.

Wedge pads provide aggressive penetration and kneading action for general trench and backfill soils. Sheepsfoot pads provide concentrated contact points for cohesive material.

Yes. Steel Unlimited can manufacture custom wheel widths and configurations for job-specific requirements.

READY TO FIND THE RIGHT COMPACTION WHEEL?

Our team will help you choose the best series and configuration for your machine and application.

NEED A CUSTOM SIZE?

SUI can manufacture custom wheel widths and configurations for job-specific requirements.

BUILT TO PERFORM.
BUILT TO LAST.

Every SUI compaction wheel is built for demanding trench and excavation work.

  • AR400 wear points on high-wear surfaces
  • Double tapered roller bearings
  • Self-cleaning design helps prevent soil buildup
  • Removable mounting plate for machine-to-machine versatility
  • Wedge pads standard; sheepsfoot available
  • Custom wheels available on request
SUI excavator compaction wheel showing heavy-duty construction and wear points

READY TO GET A QUOTE?

We deliver locally to you by using our own fleet of trucks, or the most direct and convenient common carrier.