Tomahawk JX60H
A Honda rammer for contractors who want a longer warranty than budget brands give. Budget buyers can get similar force for less.
Amazon $2,699.99$2,699.99
The Tomahawk JX60H rates 3.3 among jumping jack rammers plate compactors; the BILT HARD TL-G-PC10 rates 3.1 among plate compactors ones. The BILT HARD TL-G-PC10 costs $2,200 less ($499.99 vs $2,699.99).
BILT HARD TL-G-PC10
#15 in Plate compactorsFull review
A cheap plate for a one-time patio or shed base. The 90-day warranty makes it a poor pick for repeat work.
Amazon $499.99$499.99
Prices were last checked November 3, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (jumping jack rammers and plate compactors), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Tomahawk JX60H | BILT HARD TL-G-PC10 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 43 $938.15 per 1,000 lbf ($2,699.99, 2,878 lbf credited) | 88 $200 per 1,000 lbf ($499.99, 2,500 lbf credited) |
| Force 25% | 55 2,878 lbf | 33 2,500 lbf |
| Plate 10% | 40 130 sq in (10 x 13 in) | 42 304 sq in (14.5 x 21 in) |
| Build 15% | 60 name-brand engine | 30 wheel kit included |
| Warranty 20% | 67 2-year warranty | 8 0.2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Tomahawk JX60H | BILT HARD TL-G-PC10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Compaction | ||
| Claimed force | 2,878 lbf | 2,500 lbf |
| Credited force | 2,878 lbf | 2,500 lbf |
| Plate or shoe | 10 x 13 in | 14.5 x 21 in |
| Vibrations per minute | - | 5,500 vpm |
| Travel speed | - | 82 ft/min |
| Compaction depth | 26 in | 10 in |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Honda GX100 98cc | 196cc |
| Power | 3 hp | 6.5 hp |
| Build | ||
| Water tank | - | No |
| Wheel kit included | No | Yes |
| Weight | 150 lb | 126 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 0.2 years |