YARDMAX YC1390
A solid mid-price plate for homeowners who want a name-brand engine. It is slower than most, but its force claim is believable.
Amazon $696.90$696.90
The YARDMAX YC1390 is the better plate compactor overall, rated 3.8 to 3.1. The YARDMAX YC1390 leads on warranty, build and force. The BILT HARD TL-G-PC10 costs $196.91 less ($499.99 vs $696.90).
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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the YARDMAX YC1390 for warranty (2-year warranty vs 0.2-year warranty), build (name-brand engine, wheel kit included vs wheel kit included) and force (3,000 lbf vs 2,500 lbf).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every plate compactors plate compactor; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | YARDMAX YC1390 | BILT HARD TL-G-PC10 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 81 $232.30 per 1,000 lbf ($696.90, 3,000 lbf credited) | 88 $200 per 1,000 lbf ($499.99, 2,500 lbf credited) |
| Force 25% | 50 3,000 lbf | 33 2,500 lbf |
| Plate 10% | 58 346 sq in (21 x 16.5 in) | 42 304 sq in (14.5 x 21 in) |
| Build 15% | 70 name-brand engine, wheel kit included | 30 wheel kit included |
| Warranty 20% | 67 2-year warranty | 8 0.2-year warranty |
Specifications
| YARDMAX YC1390 | BILT HARD TL-G-PC10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Compaction | ||
| Claimed force | 3,000 lbf | 2,500 lbf |
| Credited force | 3,000 lbf | 2,500 lbf |
| Plate or shoe | 21 x 16.5 in | 14.5 x 21 in |
| Vibrations per minute | 5,500 vpm | 5,500 vpm |
| Travel speed | 50 ft/min | 82 ft/min |
| Compaction depth | - | 10 in |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Briggs & Stratton 208cc | 196cc |
| Power | 6.5 hp | 6.5 hp |
| Build | ||
| Water tank | No | No |
| Wheel kit included | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 185 lb | 126 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 0.2 years |