A full-size Honda rammer for contractors at a lower price than rental brands. The warranty is only one year.
Amazon $2,599The MechMaxx TR75H is the better plate compactor overall, rated 3.7 to 3.3. The MechMaxx TR75H leads on build, force and plate. The MechMaxx TR90L wins on value. The MechMaxx TR90L costs $1,200 less ($1,399 vs $2,599).
A low-cost rammer with an honest force rating for landscapers and homeowners. The warranty is short.
Amazon $1,399Prices 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 TR75H for build (name-brand engine, wheel kit included vs wheel kit included), force (3,150 lbf vs 2,700 lbf) and plate (152 sq in (11.2 x 13.6 in) vs 147 sq in (11 x 13.4 in)).
- Choose the MechMaxx TR90L for value ($518.15 per 1,000 lbf ($1,399, 2,700 lbf credited) vs $825.08 per 1,000 lbf ($2,599, 3,150 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 | MechMaxx TR75H | MechMaxx TR90L |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 48 $825.08 per 1,000 lbf ($2,599, 3,150 lbf credited) | 68 $518.15 per 1,000 lbf ($1,399, 2,700 lbf credited) |
| Force 25% | 72 3,150 lbf | 44 2,700 lbf |
| Plate 10% | 84 152 sq in (11.2 x 13.6 in) | 74 147 sq in (11 x 13.4 in) |
| Build 15% | 100 name-brand engine, wheel kit included | 40 wheel kit included |
| Warranty 20% | 33 1-year warranty | 33 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| MechMaxx TR75H | MechMaxx TR90L | |
|---|---|---|
| Compaction | ||
| Claimed force | 3,150 lbf | 2,700 lbf |
| Credited force | 3,150 lbf | 2,700 lbf |
| Plate or shoe | 11.2 x 13.6 in | 11 x 13.4 in |
| Blows per minute | 680 bpm | 680 bpm |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Honda GXR120 121cc | Loncin 168F-2H 196cc |
| Power | 3.6 hp | 6.5 hp |
| Build | ||
| Wheel kit included | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 164 lb | 180 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
