Multiquip MTX60HD
A rental-yard rammer for crews who use it every week. It costs the most but has the longest warranty of the rammers.
Amazon $3,489.08$3,489.08
The Multiquip MTX60HD is the better plate compactor overall, rated 3.7 to 3.1. The Multiquip MTX60HD leads on warranty and force. The MechMaxx TR60H wins on build and value. The MechMaxx TR60H costs $1,490.08 less ($1,999 vs $3,489.08).
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 Multiquip MTX60HD for warranty (3-year warranty vs 1-year warranty) and force (3,064 lbf vs 2,250 lbf).
- Choose the MechMaxx TR60H for build (name-brand engine, wheel kit included vs name-brand engine) and value ($888.44 per 1,000 lbf ($1,999, 2,250 lbf credited) vs $1,138.73 per 1,000 lbf ($3,489.08, 3,064 lbf credited)).
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 | Multiquip MTX60HD | MechMaxx TR60H |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 34 $1,138.73 per 1,000 lbf ($3,489.08, 3,064 lbf credited) | 45 $888.44 per 1,000 lbf ($1,999, 2,250 lbf credited) |
| Force 25% | 66 3,064 lbf | 16 2,250 lbf |
| Plate 10% | 58 139 sq in (10.4 x 13.4 in) | 62 141 sq in (10.4 x 13.6 in) |
| Build 15% | 60 name-brand engine | 100 name-brand engine, wheel kit included |
| Warranty 20% | 100 3-year warranty | 33 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Multiquip MTX60HD | MechMaxx TR60H | |
|---|---|---|
| Compaction | ||
| Claimed force | 3,064 lbf | 2,250 lbf |
| Credited force | 3,064 lbf | 2,250 lbf |
| Plate or shoe | 10.4 x 13.4 in | 10.4 x 13.6 in |
| Blows per minute | 695 bpm | 680 bpm |
| Travel speed | 55.8 ft/min | - |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Honda GX100 | Honda GX100 98cc |
| Power | 2.8 hp | 2.8 hp |
| Build | ||
| Wheel kit included | - | Yes |
| Weight | 141 lb | 137 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year |