Roller/packer questions

[DMF]

My company is replacing their bladder tanks, they are about 26" in diameter and around 5' tall and they hold 90 gallons. I was thinking about using one as for a roller to pack areas or to use on my driveway after I re-grade it.

Any thoughts/suggestions or warnings as to why this shouldn't work?

Thanks!

 

[zkurtb]

I found a few postings on TBN where some had done just that. Check out http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/5443-3-point-hitch-roller.html
and http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...ll-yer-own-field-packer.html?highlight=roller

From reading other posts on driveway building and maintenance, it seems weight is the key to successful compaction. Not sure you could get enough weight from the tank, even if water filled.

Kurt

 

[zkurtb]

And one more posting
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/117009-heavy-duty-roller.html