Stark 61006 6.5HP Plate Compactor
A big, cheap plate with a water tank for driveways and asphalt patches. Plan for a ramp, since it has no wheels.
Amazon $609.95$609.95
The Stark 61006 6.5HP Plate Compactor rates 3.8 among plate compactors plate compactors; the MGT RAM65H rates 3.4 among jumping jack rammers ones. The Stark 61006 6.5HP Plate Compactor costs $2,334.05 less ($609.95 vs $2,944).
MGT RAM65H
A Honda rammer for contractors. Its force claim is high for its weight and warranty terms are not published.
Amazon $2,944$2,944
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 | Stark 61006 6.5HP Plate Compactor | MGT RAM65H |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 99 $152.49 per 1,000 lbf ($609.95, 4,000 lbf credited) | 48 $821.66 per 1,000 lbf ($2,944, 3,583 lbf credited) |
| Force 25% | 83 4,000 lbf | 99 3,583 lbf credited of 3,800 lbf claimed (capped at 25 lbf per lb of its 143.3 lb) |
| Plate 10% | 100 450 sq in (18 x 25 in) | 56 138 sq in (11 x 12.5 in) |
| Build 15% | 30 water tank | 60 name-brand engine |
| Warranty 20% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Stark 61006 6.5HP Plate Compactor | MGT RAM65H | |
|---|---|---|
| Compaction | ||
| Claimed force | 4,000 lbf | 3,800 lbf |
| Credited force | 4,000 lbf | 3,583 lbf (capped) |
| Plate or shoe | 18 x 25 in | 11 x 12.5 in |
| Blows per minute | - | 680 bpm |
| Travel speed | - | 50 ft/min |
| Compaction depth | - | 23.6 in |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 196cc | Honda GXR120 |
| Power | 6.5 hp | 4 hp |
| Build | ||
| Water tank | Yes | - |
| Weight | 218 lb | 143.3 lb |