MechMaxx TR90L
A low-cost rammer with an honest force rating for landscapers and homeowners. The warranty is short.
Amazon $1,399$1,399
The MechMaxx TR90L is the better plate compactor overall, rated 3.3 to 3.1. The MechMaxx TR90L leads on force, value and plate. The MechMaxx TR60H wins on build. The MechMaxx TR90L costs $600 less ($1,399 vs $1,999).
MechMaxx TR60H
A light Honda rammer for narrow trenches and repair work. It hits softer than the bigger rammers.
Amazon $1,999$1,999
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 MechMaxx TR90L for force (2,700 lbf vs 2,250 lbf), value ($518.15 per 1,000 lbf ($1,399, 2,700 lbf credited) vs $888.44 per 1,000 lbf ($1,999, 2,250 lbf credited)) and plate (147 sq in (11 x 13.4 in) vs 141 sq in (10.4 x 13.6 in)).
- Choose the MechMaxx TR60H for build (name-brand engine, wheel kit included vs wheel kit included).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every jumping jack rammers plate compactor; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | MechMaxx TR90L | MechMaxx TR60H |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 68 $518.15 per 1,000 lbf ($1,399, 2,700 lbf credited) | 45 $888.44 per 1,000 lbf ($1,999, 2,250 lbf credited) |
| Force 25% | 44 2,700 lbf | 16 2,250 lbf |
| Plate 10% | 74 147 sq in (11 x 13.4 in) | 62 141 sq in (10.4 x 13.6 in) |
| Build 15% | 40 wheel kit included | 100 name-brand engine, wheel kit included |
| Warranty 20% | 33 1-year warranty | 33 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| MechMaxx TR90L | MechMaxx TR60H | |
|---|---|---|
| Compaction | ||
| Claimed force | 2,700 lbf | 2,250 lbf |
| Credited force | 2,700 lbf | 2,250 lbf |
| Plate or shoe | 11 x 13.4 in | 10.4 x 13.6 in |
| Blows per minute | 680 bpm | 680 bpm |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Loncin 168F-2H 196cc | Honda GX100 98cc |
| Power | 6.5 hp | 2.8 hp |
| Build | ||
| Wheel kit included | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 180 lb | 137 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |