A Honda rammer for contractors who want a longer warranty than budget brands give. Budget buyers can get similar force for less.
Amazon $2,699.99The Tomahawk JX60H and the MechMaxx TR90L are evenly matched, rated 3.3 and 3.3. The Tomahawk JX60H leads on warranty, build and force. The MechMaxx TR90L wins on value and plate. The MechMaxx TR90L costs $1,300.99 less ($1,399 vs $2,699.99).
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 Tomahawk JX60H for warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty), build (name-brand engine vs wheel kit included) and force (2,878 lbf vs 2,700 lbf).
- Choose the MechMaxx TR90L for value ($518.15 per 1,000 lbf ($1,399, 2,700 lbf credited) vs $938.15 per 1,000 lbf ($2,699.99, 2,878 lbf credited)) and plate (147 sq in (11 x 13.4 in) vs 130 sq in (10 x 13 in)).
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 | Tomahawk JX60H | MechMaxx TR90L |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 43 $938.15 per 1,000 lbf ($2,699.99, 2,878 lbf credited) | 68 $518.15 per 1,000 lbf ($1,399, 2,700 lbf credited) |
| Force 25% | 55 2,878 lbf | 44 2,700 lbf |
| Plate 10% | 40 130 sq in (10 x 13 in) | 74 147 sq in (11 x 13.4 in) |
| Build 15% | 60 name-brand engine | 40 wheel kit included |
| Warranty 20% | 67 2-year warranty | 33 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Tomahawk JX60H | MechMaxx TR90L | |
|---|---|---|
| Compaction | ||
| Claimed force | 2,878 lbf | 2,700 lbf |
| Credited force | 2,878 lbf | 2,700 lbf |
| Plate or shoe | 10 x 13 in | 11 x 13.4 in |
| Blows per minute | - | 680 bpm |
| Compaction depth | 26 in | - |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Honda GX100 98cc | Loncin 168F-2H 196cc |
| Power | 3 hp | 6.5 hp |
| Build | ||
| Wheel kit included | No | Yes |
| Weight | 150 lb | 180 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
