| Sealed Hitch Design | The sealed hitch design simplifies overall machine maintenance. |
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| Standard Vibratory System | The pod-style vibratory system delivers optimum compactive force while offering serviceability advantages. | 
Standard Vibratory System |
| Five Amplitude Selections | The five amplitude selections provide efficient operation on thick or thin lift applications. |
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| Automatic Corresponding Rotation | Eccentric weight rotation automatically matches drum rotation providing good mat quality. |
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| Automatic Vibration Control | The vibratory system automatically starts when the propel lever is moved from neutral and stops when positioned in neutral. A manual vibratory control is also provided. |
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| 3 Year/3000 Hour Service Interval | Moving parts are separated from lubricating oil keeping oil clean to ensure long bearing life. Bearing oil has a 3 year/3000 hour service interval. |
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| Versa Vibe™ Vibratory System (Optional) | The Versa Vibe vibratory system provides high amplitude or high frequency in one machine for maximum versatility. | 
Versa Vibe™ Vibratory System (Optional) |
| Four Amplitudes and Two Frequencies | Versa Vibe offers four amplitude selections and two frequencies of 42 Hz (2,520 vpm) and 63.3 Hz (3,800 vpm) for customers who value both high amplitude and high frequency in one machine. |
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| Vibratory Control Switch | The vibratory control switch on the console allows the operator to change vibe settings on-the-run from aggressive high amplitude to fast high frequency. |
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| Counter-Rotating Weights | The eccentric weights in the front and rear drums counter-rotate from each other, one eccentric weight is always rotating in the direction of travel. |
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| Automatic Vibration Control | The vibratory system automatically starts when the propel lever is moved from neutral and stops when positioned in neutral. |
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| Caterpillar 3054C Diesel Engine | High-tech four-cylinder engine provides outstanding performance and reliability. | 
Caterpillar 3054C Diesel Engine |
| Cat® 3054C Engine | The 3054C engine produces 97 kW (130 hp) of power at 2,200 rpm providing fuel efficiency. |
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| Turbocharged for Top Performance | The turbocharged engine provides efficient operation especially at high altitudes, up to 2500 meters (8,200 feet) without derating. |
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| Balanced Power | The Pressure Override (POR) valve balances power demand in order to provide responsiveness. |
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| Operator’s Station | Ergonomically designed for maximum operator productivity and unmatched comfort. | 
Operator’s Station |
| Comfortable Operating Environment | The console and instrumentation move with the operator, staying in the same relative position to the operator. |
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| Multi-Position Operator’s Station | The operating station has nine rotating and seven sliding positions, maximizing comfort. |
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| Multi-Function Propel Handle | The multifunction propel handle simplifies operation with the following controls: propel speed, vibe on/off, water spray on/off, horn and optional drum offset. |
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| Steering Console | The entire console tilts for simple entrance and exit. A lockable vandal cover is provided for the console. |
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| Comfortable and Durable Seat | The seat has adjustable fore/aft position, suspension stiffness, and flip-up arm rests with a 76 mm (3") wide retractable seat belt. |
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| Isolated Operator’s Station | The operator’s station with four, heavy-duty rubber mounts reduce machine vibration to the operator. |
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| Automatic Speed Control | A speed control dial located on the operator’s console simplifies operation by allowing the operator to preset the machine speed or impact spacing. The speed control dial allows the operator to push the propel lever to the forward or reverse positions while repeating the desired speed or impact spacing. |
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| Water Spray System | Corrosion-proof system and long-life components for reliable operation. | 
Water Spray System |
| High-Capacity Water Tank | The single, high capacity, polyethylene water tank is enclosed within the machine frame providing extended operation. |
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| Two Pump System | An auto pump control setting selects water from one pump while traveling forward and water from the other pump while traveling rearward. The system maintains even pump usage for uniform life. Manual override control is provided. |
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| Triple Water Filtration | Water filtration reduces machine downtime caused by system clogs. A mesh strainer is located in the water fill port. The water pump and spray nozzles, include screen filters that provide simple access and cleaning. |
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| Nozzle Orientation | The upward spray nozzle orientation allows water to drain back into the supply line, limiting particle accumulation in the nozzle filter. |
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| Constant or Intermittent Spray Capability | The water spray system provides constant or intermittent spray settings. The intermittent spray setting provides longer operation between fill-ups. The intermittent spray is infinitely variable allowing fine-tuning for any condition. |
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| On/Off Spray Control | The spray control is located on the propel lever providing simple operation. |
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| Quick Release Spray Bars Covers | Quick release spray bar covers shield the spray bars and nozzles from wind and sun, allowing the spray nozzles to provide consistent coverage across the drum surface. |
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| Freeze Protection Kit (Optional) | The freeze protection kit includes an in-line antifreeze bottle that allows the operator to pump antifreeze into the system. |
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| Visibility | The CB534D provides good visibility for precise control and operator comfort. | 
Visibility |
| Multi-Position Seating | The multi-position operator’s station provides good visibility to the drum edges, drum surfaces, water spray nozzles and overall visibility around the machine. |
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| Folded Drum Supports | Vertically folded drum supports provide the operator with good sight lines to the drum edges when working near obstructions. |
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| Backlit Spray Nozzles | The water spray nozzles include LED lights for easy on/off determination in various lighting conditions. |
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| Reliability and Serviceability | The CB534D Asphalt Compactor continues to provide exceptional reliability and serviceability that you’ve come to expect from Caterpillar. | 
Reliability and Serviceability |
| Vertical-Lift Hood Arrangement | The vertical-lift hood allows routine service when parked close to other machines and structures, providing easy ground level access to routine maintenance points. |
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| Easy Access and Removal | The filters and spray nozzles are easily removed by hand without the need for special tools. |
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| Product Link Ready | The Product Link System ensures maximum uptime and minimum repair costs by simplifying tracking of equipment fleets. The system provides automatic machine location and hour updates. |
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