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 3.4. The MGT RAM65H wins on build. The SuperHandy GUO117 Rammer costs $2,043.21 less ($900.79 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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the MGT RAM65H for build (name-brand engine vs wheel kit included).
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 | MGT RAM65H |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 98 $263 per 1,000 lbf ($900.79, 3,425 lbf credited) | 48 $821.66 per 1,000 lbf ($2,944, 3,583 lbf credited) |
| Force 25% | 89 3,425 lbf credited of 3,500 lbf claimed (capped at 25 lbf per lb of its 137 lb) | 99 3,583 lbf credited of 3,800 lbf claimed (capped at 25 lbf per lb of its 143.3 lb) |
| Plate 10% | 50 plate size not published (neutral score used) | 56 138 sq in (11 x 12.5 in) |
| Build 15% | 40 wheel kit included | 60 name-brand engine |
| Warranty 20% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| SuperHandy GUO117 Rammer | MGT RAM65H | |
|---|---|---|
| Compaction | ||
| Claimed force | 3,500 lbf | 3,800 lbf |
| Credited force | 3,425 lbf (capped) | 3,583 lbf (capped) |
| Plate or shoe | - | 11 x 12.5 in |
| Blows per minute | - | 680 bpm |
| Travel speed | - | 50 ft/min |
| Compaction depth | 26 in | 23.6 in |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 209cc | Honda GXR120 |
| Power | 7 hp | 4 hp |
| Build | ||
| Wheel kit included | Yes | - |
| Weight | 137 lb | 143.3 lb |