MechMaxx TR60H
A light Honda rammer for narrow trenches and repair work. It hits softer than the bigger rammers.
Amazon $1,999$1,999
The MechMaxx TR60H rates 3.1 among jumping jack rammers plate compactors; the Stark 61014 79cc Plate Compactor rates 2.7 among plate compactors ones. The Stark 61014 79cc Plate Compactor costs $1,619.05 less ($379.95 vs $1,999).
Stark 61014 79cc Plate Compactor
#18 in Plate compactorsFull review
A cheap, small plate for walkways and paver patches. Bigger jobs need a bigger plate.
Amazon $379.95$379.95
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 | MechMaxx TR60H | Stark 61014 79cc Plate Compactor |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 45 $888.44 per 1,000 lbf ($1,999, 2,250 lbf credited) | 90 $189.97 per 1,000 lbf ($379.95, 2,000 lbf credited) |
| Force 25% | 16 2,250 lbf | 17 2,000 lbf |
| Plate 10% | 62 141 sq in (10.4 x 13.6 in) | 0 201 sq in (11.8 x 17 in) |
| Build 15% | 100 name-brand engine, wheel kit included | 30 wheel kit included |
| Warranty 20% | 33 1-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| MechMaxx TR60H | Stark 61014 79cc Plate Compactor | |
|---|---|---|
| Compaction | ||
| Claimed force | 2,250 lbf | 2,000 lbf |
| Credited force | 2,250 lbf | 2,000 lbf |
| Plate or shoe | 10.4 x 13.6 in | 11.8 x 17 in |
| Vibrations per minute | - | 5,210 vpm |
| Blows per minute | 680 bpm | - |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Honda GX100 98cc | 79cc |
| Power | 2.8 hp | 2 hp |
| Build | ||
| Water tank | - | No |
| Wheel kit included | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 137 lb | 121.1 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |