| CPC E01C 23/082 (2013.01) [E01C 19/264 (2013.01); E01C 19/285 (2013.01); E01C 23/088 (2013.01)] | 16 Claims |
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13. A method of compacting a surface, the method comprising:
providing a scarifier device comprising:
a scarifier comprising a scarifier support frame having a plurality of downwardly depending scarifying teeth secured thereto;
an integrated roller device having a compaction roller on a roller support frame, the integrated roller device pivotally coupled to the scarifier support frame; and
a hydraulic arm positioned between the scarifier support frame and the roller support frame to articulate the roller device between a deployed position wherein the integrated roller device extends from the scarifier and a retracted position wherein the roller is positioned above the scarifer, wherein the hydraulic arm is configured to articulate the roller device to a float position between the deployed position and the retracted position, wherein the roller device extends horizontally from the scarifier;
positioning the roller device in the deployed position using the hydraulic arm;
suspending the scarifier device above the surface to apply a downward force on the roller device; and
varying the downward force on the roller by manipulating the roller device using the hydraulic arm.
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