Tomahawk TR68H
A pro Honda rammer for utility and foundation crews. Its force claim is in an odd unit, so compare it with care.
Amazon $3,399.99$3,399.99
The Tomahawk TR68H rates 3.8 among jumping jack rammers plate compactors; the MechMaxx PC90Z rates 3.6 among plate compactors ones. The MechMaxx PC90Z costs $2,500.99 less ($899 vs $3,399.99).
MechMaxx PC90Z
A mid-price plate with a believable force rating for landscapers and serious homeowners. The warranty is short.
Amazon $899$899
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 TR68H | MechMaxx PC90Z |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Value 30% | 42 $957.74 per 1,000 lbf ($3,399.99, 3,550 lbf credited) | 78 $249.72 per 1,000 lbf ($899, 3,600 lbf credited) |
| Force 25% | 97 3,550 lbf | 70 3,600 lbf |
| Plate 10% | 66 143 sq in (11 x 13 in) | 71 378 sq in (18 x 21 in) |
| Build 15% | 60 name-brand engine | 30 wheel kit included |
| Warranty 20% | 67 2-year warranty | 33 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Tomahawk TR68H | MechMaxx PC90Z | |
|---|---|---|
| Compaction | ||
| Claimed force | 3,550 lbf | 3,600 lbf |
| Credited force | 3,550 lbf | 3,600 lbf |
| Plate or shoe | 11 x 13 in | 18 x 21 in |
| Vibrations per minute | - | 4,750 vpm |
| Blows per minute | 678 bpm | - |
| Travel speed | 49.2 ft/min | 72 ft/min |
| Compaction depth | 26 in | 12 in |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Honda GXR120 121cc | Zonsen GB210 208cc |
| Power | 3.6 hp | 5.8 hp |
| Build | ||
| Water tank | - | No |
| Wheel kit included | No | Yes |
| Weight | 150 lb | 196 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |