A light Honda rammer for narrow trenches and repair work. It hits softer than the bigger rammers.
Amazon $1,999The MechMaxx TR60H rates 3.1 among jumping jack rammers plate compactors; the VEVOR 78.5cc Plate Compactor rates 2.5 among plate compactors ones. The VEVOR 78.5cc Plate Compactor costs $1,579.10 less ($419.90 vs $1,999).

A small, cheap plate for a walkway or shed pad. Larger bases go much faster with a bigger plate.
Amazon $419.90Prices 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 | VEVOR 78.5cc Plate Compactor |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Value 30% | 45 $888.44 per 1,000 lbf ($1,999, 2,250 lbf credited) | 84 $218.70 per 1,000 lbf ($419.90, 1,920 lbf credited) |
| Force 25% | 16 2,250 lbf | 14 1,920 lbf |
| Plate 10% | 62 141 sq in (10.4 x 13.6 in) | 8 221 sq in (11.8 x 18.7 in) |
| Build 15% | 100 name-brand engine, wheel kit included | 0 house-brand engine, no extras |
| Warranty 20% | 33 1-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| MechMaxx TR60H | VEVOR 78.5cc Plate Compactor | |
|---|---|---|
| Compaction | ||
| Claimed force | 2,250 lbf | 1,920 lbf |
| Credited force | 2,250 lbf | 1,920 lbf |
| Plate or shoe | 10.4 x 13.6 in | 11.8 x 18.7 in |
| Vibrations per minute | - | 5,250 vpm |
| Blows per minute | 680 bpm | - |
| Compaction depth | - | 8 in |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Honda GX100 98cc | 78.5cc |
| Power | 2.8 hp | 2.8 hp |
| Build | ||
| Water tank | - | No |
| Wheel kit included | Yes | - |
| Weight | 137 lb | 114.6 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |