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2025 Sakai 79" (14 ton) SW884ND Guardman OSC Asphalt Roller

The SAKAI SW884ND Guardman® asphalt roller is engineered for demanding highway paving. It uniquely features true double drum user-selectable (osc / vibe / combo) oscillation powered by a durable low-maintenance gear drive, unlike competitors’ potentially maintenance-intensive belt-driven systems. Oscillation provides continuous tangential kneading forces for efficient aggregate redistribution and uniform density. This results in a smoother surface, crucial for high-quality asphalt compaction and contributing to a lower International Roughness Index (IRI) potential on highway paving projects which leads to possible bonuses, quieter roads, improved braking, and better ride quality. Guardman is an integrated SAKAI-engineered automatic braking safety system for job site collision prevention. This advanced technology provides progressive operator warnings upon detecting a potential hazard in front of or behind the roller, with automatic braking engaging only as a last resort to prevent collisions with personnel or equipment. Additionally, the new Echelon Mode (unique to the SW884 and SW994 series asphalt rollers) enables safe and efficient close-proximity asphalt rolling in echelon patterns by allowing the trailing machine to adjust proper distance to the lead roller by using the new visual proximity meter on the dash display (or by reacting to the audible warning).

Features may include:

• True gear-driven (no belts!) double drum oscillation

• Select multiple combinations of vibe & osc

• Vibration 3,000 VPM – 10 IPF @ 4.55 MPH

• Several amplitude and frequency settings/combinations per drum at operator’s station

• Counter-rotating eccentric weights

• All vibration controls at instrumental panel

• Chamfered drum edges

• 180 seat rotation

• Heavy-duty hitch design

• Durable rubber isolator system for vibratory drums

• Independent drum vibration

• Great side and curb clearance

• Triple filtered spray system

• Dual drum hydrostatic drive

• Increased drum wear-resistance thanks to alloy with 20% increase in hardness

Standard Safety Equipment

• ROPS

• Guardman Auto Brake Assist System (automatic emergency braking) w/ Echelon Mode

• Sakai proprietary emergency brake pedal which kills the engine and stops the machine instantly.

• 3 inch retractable seat belt

• 39 inches of visibility to the front and rear from the operators seat

• Low profile design for low center of gravity

• Operator deck guard rails

• Horn and backup alarm

• Electric parking brake w/ interlock

Applications:

• Medium to large tonnage paving jobs

• Interstate & highway paving

• County and state routes

• Large commercial jobs

• Airports & airport runways

• Thin lifts & bridge decks

• Along historic building foundations

• Compaction with utilities underneath

• Near buildings with sensitive equipment (airport terminals, hospitals, etc.)

• No-vibe jobs