A road roller weighs from 330 kg (about 730 lb) for a walk-behind roller to 30,000 kg (about 66,140 lb) for a fully ballasted pneumatic tyre roller. In between, compact ride-on tandem rollers run from 800 to 3,000 kg, hydraulic double drum rollers from 3.3 to 14 t and single drum vibratory rollers from 8 to 18 t. This guide gives the road roller weight of all 24 LICH models in kilograms, tonnes and pounds, then shows why two rollers of the same weight can load the ground very differently.
Road roller weight by type
| Roller type | LICH models | Operating weight (kg) | Pounds (lb) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walk-behind | LC600 single drum, LC600 tandem | 330 to 560 | 730 to 1,230 |
| Compact tandem | LC700Z, LC800, LC900, LC1000, LC1100, LC1200 | 800 to 3,000 | 1,760 to 6,610 |
| Hydraulic double drum | LC203, LC208, LC214 | 3,300 to 14,000 | 7,280 to 30,860 |
| Single drum vibratory | 11 models, LCS208H to LCS718H | 8,000 to 18,000 | 17,640 to 39,680 |
| Pneumatic tyre (with ballast) | LCP1016H, LCP2030H | 10,000 to 30,000 | 22,050 to 66,140 |
Road roller weight in these tables is the published operating weight of each model. Source: LICH product catalogue, read on 26 October 2026. Pounds are converted from kilograms (1 kg = 2.20462 lb) and rounded to the nearest 10.
Road roller weight chart: all 24 models
| Model | Type | Operating weight (kg) | Tonnes | Pounds (lb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LC600 | Walk-behind single drum | 330 | 0.33 | 730 |
| LC600 | Walk-behind tandem | 560 | 0.56 | 1,230 |
| LC700Z | Ride-on tandem | 800 | 0.8 | 1,760 |
| LC800 | Ride-on tandem | 1,200 | 1.2 | 2,650 |
| LC900 | Full-hydraulic tandem | 1,500 | 1.5 | 3,310 |
| LC1000 | Full-hydraulic tandem | 2,000 | 2 | 4,410 |
| LC1100 | Full-hydraulic tandem | 2,500 | 2.5 | 5,510 |
| LC1200 | Full-hydraulic tandem | 3,000 | 3 | 6,610 |
| LC203 | Hydraulic double drum vibratory | 3,300 | 3.3 | 7,280 |
| LC208 | Tandem drum | 8,000 | 8 | 17,640 |
| LCS208H | Single drum vibratory | 8,000 | 8 | 17,640 |
| LC210B | Single drum vibratory | 10 t class | 10 | about 22,050 |
| LCD210H | Single drum vibratory | 10,000 | 10 | 22,050 |
| LCP1016H | Pneumatic tyre (ballast range) | 10,000 to 16,000 | 10 to 16 | 22,050 to 35,270 |
| LC212B | Single drum vibratory | 12,000 | 12 | 26,460 |
| LCD212H | Single drum vibratory | 12,000 | 12 | 26,460 |
| LCS212H | Single drum vibratory | 12,000 | 12 | 26,460 |
| LC214 | Hydraulic double drum vibratory | 14,000 | 14 | 30,860 |
| LCD214H | Single drum vibratory | 14,000 | 14 | 30,860 |
| LCS214H | Single drum vibratory | 14,000 | 14 | 30,860 |
| LC216B | Single drum vibratory | 16,000 | 16 | 35,270 |
| LCD216H | Single drum vibratory | 16,000 | 16 | 35,270 |
| LCS718H | Single drum vibratory | 18,000 | 18 | 39,680 |
| LCP2030H | Pneumatic tyre (ballast range) | 20,000 to 30,000 | 20 to 30 | 44,090 to 66,140 |
Road roller weight for the two pneumatic tyre rollers is a range because ballast changes it. The LC210B is listed by weight class; its sister model, the LCD210H, is published at 10,000 kg.
Same road roller weight, different compaction
Road roller weight is where a selection starts, not where it ends. Static linear load is the drum’s share of the machine weight spread across the drum width, in newtons per centimetre, and it differs between rollers of equal weight. Three 14 t rollers in our range carry 326, 333 and 373 N/cm: the highest is 14% above the lowest. Two 16 t single drum rollers differ by 55 N/cm, 373 against 428.
| Operating weight | Model | Static linear load |
|---|---|---|
| 8,000 kg | LCS208H | 230 N/cm |
| 12,000 kg | LC212B | 280 N/cm |
| 12,000 kg | LCS212H | 286 N/cm |
| 14,000 kg | LCS214H | 326 N/cm |
| 14,000 kg | LC214 (double drum) | 333 N/cm |
| 14,000 kg | LCD214H | 373 N/cm |
| 16,000 kg | LC216B | 373 N/cm |
| 16,000 kg | LCD216H | 428 N/cm |
| 18,000 kg | LCS718H | 470 N/cm |
Source: LICH product catalogue, read on 26 October 2026. The vibratory roller guide adds amplitude, frequency and centrifugal force for the same models, which together with static linear load decide how deep a roller compacts.
Road roller weight with ballast: pneumatic tyre rollers
Road roller weight changes with ballast on a pneumatic tyre roller, so the catalogue gives a range. The LCP1016H runs from 10,000 to 16,000 kg on nine tyres (four front, five rear), which is 1,111 to 1,778 kg per tyre. The LCP2030H runs from 20,000 to 30,000 kg on eleven tyres (five front, six rear), or 1,818 to 2,727 kg per tyre. Load per tyre is the figure to compare, because it sets how hard the rubber kneads the layer. The pneumatic tire roller guide explains the ballast and tyre-pressure settings.
Use road roller weight to choose a model
- Start from the contact type. Steel drums suit soil, rock fill and asphalt; rubber tyres knead asphalt and stabilised layers. Road roller weight comes second.
- Match the road roller weight class to the work. The LC203 (3,300 kg) is listed for municipal road maintenance, trench and pipeline backfill and confined-area compaction. The LC214 (14,000 kg) is listed for asphalt paving and urban roads. The LC216B (16,000 kg) is listed for highway foundations, dams, airports and rock fill.
- Compare static linear load inside the same road roller weight class. At equal weight, the higher N/cm figure puts more load under the drum.
- Plan the transport. The LCS208H loads two units in a 40HQ container; the LC216B and LCD214H load one, and the LCD216H loads one with the cabin removed.
Compare every model on the single drum roller for sale and double drum roller for sale pages, or read the road roller types guide for how each machine is used.
Road roller weight questions
How much does a road roller weigh in tons?
Road roller weight in our range runs from 0.33 t (walk-behind) to 30 t (pneumatic tyre roller with full ballast). Single drum vibratory rollers weigh 8 to 18 t.
How much does a mini road roller weigh?
The LC600 walk-behind rollers weigh 330 kg (single drum) and 560 kg (tandem). The LC700Z ride-on tandem roller weighs 800 kg and the LC800 weighs 1,200 kg.
How much does a tandem roller weigh?
From 560 kg for the LC600 tandem to 14,000 kg for the LC214 hydraulic double drum roller. The LC1000 weighs 2,000 kg and the LC1200 weighs 3,000 kg.
How much does a single drum road roller weigh?
The single drum vibratory models weigh 8,000 to 18,000 kg: 8 t (LCS208H), 10 t, 12 t, 14 t, 16 t and 18 t (LCS718H).
How heavy is a pneumatic tyre roller?
The LCP1016H weighs 10 to 16 t and the LCP2030H weighs 20 to 30 t, depending on ballast.
Is a heavier road roller always better?
No. Road roller weight is one factor; compaction also depends on contact type, static linear load, amplitude and frequency, and the roller must fit the layer thickness and the material.
Get the right road roller weight for your site
Send us your material, layer thickness, work area and any road roller weight limit for transport. We will recommend the model, confirm the container loading and quote it with spare parts.