MechMaxx PC90Z
A mid-price plate with a believable force rating for landscapers and serious homeowners. The warranty is short.
Amazon $899$899
The MechMaxx PC90Z rates 3.6 among plate compactors plate compactors; the MGT RAM65H rates 3.4 among jumping jack rammers ones. The MechMaxx PC90Z costs $2,045 less ($899 vs $2,944).
MGT RAM65H
A Honda rammer for contractors. Its force claim is high for its weight and warranty terms are not published.
Amazon $2,944$2,944
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 (plate compactors and jumping jack rammers), 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 | MechMaxx PC90Z | MGT RAM65H |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 78 $249.72 per 1,000 lbf ($899, 3,600 lbf credited) | 48 $821.66 per 1,000 lbf ($2,944, 3,583 lbf credited) |
| Force 25% | 70 3,600 lbf | 99 3,583 lbf credited of 3,800 lbf claimed (capped at 25 lbf per lb of its 143.3 lb) |
| Plate 10% | 71 378 sq in (18 x 21 in) | 56 138 sq in (11 x 12.5 in) |
| Build 15% | 30 wheel kit included | 60 name-brand engine |
| Warranty 20% | 33 1-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| MechMaxx PC90Z | MGT RAM65H | |
|---|---|---|
| Compaction | ||
| Claimed force | 3,600 lbf | 3,800 lbf |
| Credited force | 3,600 lbf | 3,583 lbf (capped) |
| Plate or shoe | 18 x 21 in | 11 x 12.5 in |
| Vibrations per minute | 4,750 vpm | - |
| Blows per minute | - | 680 bpm |
| Travel speed | 72 ft/min | 50 ft/min |
| Compaction depth | 12 in | 23.6 in |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Zonsen GB210 208cc | Honda GXR120 |
| Power | 5.8 hp | 4 hp |
| Build | ||
| Water tank | No | - |
| Wheel kit included | Yes | - |
| Weight | 196 lb | 143.3 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |