SuperHandy GUO117 Rammer
A budget rammer for homeowners backfilling a trench or setting footings. The force figure is optimistic for its weight.
Amazon $900.79$900.79
The SuperHandy GUO117 Rammer is the better plate compactor overall, rated 3.7 to 3.3. The SuperHandy GUO117 Rammer costs $498.21 less ($900.79 vs $1,399).
MechMaxx TR90L
A low-cost rammer with an honest force rating for landscapers and homeowners. The warranty is short.
Amazon $1,399$1,399
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
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 | SuperHandy GUO117 Rammer | MechMaxx TR90L |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 98 $263 per 1,000 lbf ($900.79, 3,425 lbf credited) | 68 $518.15 per 1,000 lbf ($1,399, 2,700 lbf credited) |
| Force 25% | 89 3,425 lbf credited of 3,500 lbf claimed (capped at 25 lbf per lb of its 137 lb) | 44 2,700 lbf |
| Plate 10% | 50 plate size not published (neutral score used) | 74 147 sq in (11 x 13.4 in) |
| Build 15% | 40 wheel kit included | 40 wheel kit included |
| Warranty 20% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 33 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| SuperHandy GUO117 Rammer | MechMaxx TR90L | |
|---|---|---|
| Compaction | ||
| Claimed force | 3,500 lbf | 2,700 lbf |
| Credited force | 3,425 lbf (capped) | 2,700 lbf |
| Plate or shoe | - | 11 x 13.4 in |
| Blows per minute | - | 680 bpm |
| Compaction depth | 26 in | - |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 209cc | Loncin 168F-2H 196cc |
| Power | 7 hp | 6.5 hp |
| Build | ||
| Wheel kit included | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 137 lb | 180 lb |
| Warranty | - | 1 year |