Articulated Compaction Machine System Layout

An articulated compaction machine that is configured for remote controlled operation by a user, the machine comprising:

• a chassis that includes:
• a first subframe;
• a first vibratory rolling drum supported by the first subframe;
• a second subframe;
• a second vibratory rolling drum that is supported by the second subframe;
• a pivot joint that connects the first and second machine segments to each other;
• an asymmetric housing system that includes:
• a primary enclosure that supported by the first subframe and that defines a cantilevered segment that extends longitudinally beyond the first subframe;
• a hydraulic power unit that is mounted within the primary enclosure;
• an auxiliary enclosure that is supported by the second subframe;
• a set of auxiliary components that are mounted within the auxiliary enclosure;
• and
• wherein:
• the primary enclosure occupies more of an overall longitudinal length of the machine than the auxiliary enclosure, and
• the cantilevered segment of the primary enclosure overlies the pivot joint.

An articulated compaction machine comprising:

• a chassis that includes:
• a first subframe that supports a first machine segment at a first longitudinal end of the machine;
• a first compacting assembly that is defined at the first machine segment and that configured to selectively propel and transmit vibrations through the machine into an underlying work surface;
• a second subframe that supports a second machine segment;
• a second compacting assembly that is defined at the second machine segment and that is configured to selectively propel and transmit vibrations through the machine into an underlying work surface;
• a pivot joint that connects the first and second machine segments to each other;
• an asymmetric housing system that includes:
• a first enclosure that is supported at the first machine segment;
• a second enclosure that is supported at the second machine segment;
• and
• wherein:
• the first enclosure is longitudinally longer than the second enclosure;
• and
• a portion of the first enclosure extends longitudinally beyond the pivot joint and defines a cantilevered segment that overlaps a portion of the second machine segment.