At a glance
Key specifications
Overall dimensions
Measurement basis: Smooth single drum; standard machine without optional leveling blade. Height uses manufacturer dimensional diagram; ROPS/FOPS cab operating weight is identified separately.
Precision visual reference
Dimensions and working range
Published measurements for the stated configuration. Illustration not to scale.
Overall Size
Measurement basis: Smooth single drum; standard machine without optional leveling blade. Height uses manufacturer dimensional diagram; ROPS/FOPS cab operating weight is identified separately.
Working Range
Measurement basis: Smooth single drum; standard machine without optional leveling blade. Height uses manufacturer dimensional diagram; ROPS/FOPS cab operating weight is identified separately.
Reference details
Overall measurement views reviewed 2026-09-07. Illustrative artwork, not a scale drawing.
Documented model generation; pictured options may differ from the measured configuration · North American manufacturer reference
Canonical reference: heavyeq.ca/specs/soil-compactors/caterpillar/cs56b/ · Printed from HeavyEQ.ca. Confirm the actual machine and current manufacturer documentation before transport or operation.
Year, generation & configuration
Model generation and configuration
- Generation / series
- CS56B technical sheet CM20191003-e2130-b2134
- Applicable region
- North American manufacturer reference
- Year handling
- Confirm the serial/PIN and production year when matching an individual machine to this reference.
Model identity
Model family, generation & status
- Model family
- Caterpillar CS56B
- Generation / record
- CS56B technical sheet CM20191003-e2130-b2134
- Product status
- Documented generation; production status not confirmed — status checked September 2026
- Regional scope
- North American manufacturer reference
No verified lineage relationship published. HeavyEQ reviewed first-party sources and did not force a predecessor or successor from model numbering.
North American manufacturer reference
Verified specifications
Values retain their cited source, verification status and original publication basis. Imperial is presented first while manufacturer-published dual units and configuration context remain attached to every value.| Specification | Imperial | Metric | Standard / configuration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Weight w/ ROPS/FOPS cab | 25,474 lb | 11,555 kg | Smooth single drum; standard machine without optional leveling blade. Height uses manufacturer dimensional diagram; ROPS/FOPS cab operating weight is identified separately.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Overall Length | 19 ft 2.4 in | 5.86 m | Smooth single drum; standard machine without optional leveling blade. Height uses manufacturer dimensional diagram; ROPS/FOPS cab operating weight is identified separately.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Overall Width | 7 ft 6.4 in | 2.30 m | Smooth single drum; standard machine without optional leveling blade. Height uses manufacturer dimensional diagram; ROPS/FOPS cab operating weight is identified separately.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Overall Height | 10 ft 2.4 in | 3.11 m | Smooth single drum; standard machine without optional leveling blade. Height uses manufacturer dimensional diagram; ROPS/FOPS cab operating weight is identified separately.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Drum Width | 7 ft | 2,134 mm | Smooth single drum; standard machine without optional leveling blade. Height uses manufacturer dimensional diagram; ROPS/FOPS cab operating weight is identified separately.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Ground Clearance | 1 ft 5.4 in | 442 mm | Smooth single drum; standard machine without optional leveling blade. Height uses manufacturer dimensional diagram; ROPS/FOPS cab operating weight is identified separately.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
What the specifications mean
The smooth-drum reference does not include an optional leveling blade. A padfoot shell or other fitted equipment changes the envelope and compaction setup.
Drum width describes the contact coverage; overall dimensions describe machine access. Select the required compaction process from the material and project specification rather than treating weight alone as a result.
Configuration intelligence
Configurations & specification differences
These observations are scoped to the cited generation and region. They are not a list of valid option combinations.
| Record | Verified observation | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Reference configuration | Smooth single drum; standard machine without optional leveling blade. Height uses manufacturer dimensional diagram; ROPS/FOPS cab operating weight is identified separately. | CS56B technical sheet CM20191003-e2130-b2134North American manufacturer reference |
A brochure configuration is not an individual marketplace machine. Serial/PIN and build information are required for exact verification.
Used CS56B inspection priorities
- Inspect drum shell, scraper bars, isolators and vibration-system service history.
- Check articulation and steering joints, tires, hydraulic leakage and the condition of the operator restraint and protective structure.
- Arrange a controlled demonstration of travel and vibration functions under the applicable manufacturer procedure.
Configuration-aware inspection: these checks are triggered by machine category, installed configuration and technology package. Brochure-listed technology must be physically present, active, licensed and calibrated on the used machine.
Hours, condition and ownership cost
Hours are context, not a condition grade. Duty cycle, idle time, maintenance evidence, wear-system measurements, structural repairs and installed technology should be evaluated together.
Cost drivers to model
- Budget drum and vibration-system repairs independently of engine service.
- Account for passes, material conditioning and site movement when estimating useful production; nominal width is not hourly compacted output.
Configuration
Equipment and configuration
Match the installed equipment to the serial-specific build record and the measurement basis shown above.
Configuration details to confirm
- Smooth or padfoot surface
- Shell kit
- Vibration system
- Remote control
A model specification does not establish compatibility with a particular attachment or option.
Model-reference transport profile
Transport reference
Reference measurements retain their configuration and verification status. Confirm the actual transport setup before booking.
Measurement basis: Smooth single drum; standard machine without optional leveling blade. Height uses manufacturer dimensional diagram; ROPS/FOPS cab operating weight is identified separately.
Reference specifications can differ from the actual configured machine. Confirm dimensions and weight before booking transportation.
Confirm or replace before a transport request
- actual weight
- actual travel length, width and height
- attachments and removable work tools
- bucket, blade, carriage or boom position
- loading condition
Source provenance
First-party sources and verification notes
Only manufacturer-authored records are linked publicly. Provisional measurements remain marked until a matching first-party record is confirmed.CS56B manufacturer specifications
North American manufacturer reference · official technical document · accessed September 6, 2026 · status: Manufacturer verified