YARDMAX YC0850
#14 in Plate compactorsFull review
A light, cheap plate for homeowners setting pavers or a shed pad. It is small, so work in thin lifts.
Amazon $399$399
The YARDMAX YC0850 rates 3.2 among plate compactors plate compactors; the MechMaxx TR60H rates 3.1 among jumping jack rammers ones. The YARDMAX YC0850 costs $1,600 less ($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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (plate compactors and jumping jack rammers), 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 | YARDMAX YC0850 | MechMaxx TR60H |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 84 $215.68 per 1,000 lbf ($399, 1,850 lbf credited) | 45 $888.44 per 1,000 lbf ($1,999, 2,250 lbf credited) |
| Force 25% | 12 1,850 lbf | 16 2,250 lbf |
| Plate 10% | 20 250 sq in (20 x 12.5 in) | 62 141 sq in (10.4 x 13.6 in) |
| Build 15% | 30 wheel kit included | 100 name-brand engine, wheel kit included |
| Warranty 20% | 67 2-year warranty | 33 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| YARDMAX YC0850 | MechMaxx TR60H | |
|---|---|---|
| Compaction | ||
| Claimed force | 1,850 lbf | 2,250 lbf |
| Credited force | 1,850 lbf | 2,250 lbf |
| Plate or shoe | 20 x 12.5 in | 10.4 x 13.6 in |
| Vibrations per minute | 5,900 vpm | - |
| Blows per minute | - | 680 bpm |
| Travel speed | 75 ft/min | - |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | YARDMAX 79cc | Honda GX100 98cc |
| Power | 2.5 hp | 2.8 hp |
| Build | ||
| Water tank | No | - |
| Wheel kit included | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 110 lb | 137 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |