Tomahawk TR68H
A pro Honda rammer for utility and foundation crews. Its force claim is in an odd unit, so compare it with care.
Amazon $3,399.99$3,399.99
The Tomahawk TR68H is the better plate compactor overall, rated 3.8 to 3.4. The Tomahawk TR68H leads on plate. The MGT RAM65H costs $455.99 less ($2,944 vs $3,399.99).
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 Tomahawk TR68H for plate (143 sq in (11 x 13 in) vs 138 sq in (11 x 12.5 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 TR68H | MGT RAM65H |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 42 $957.74 per 1,000 lbf ($3,399.99, 3,550 lbf credited) | 48 $821.66 per 1,000 lbf ($2,944, 3,583 lbf credited) |
| Force 25% | 97 3,550 lbf | 99 3,583 lbf credited of 3,800 lbf claimed (capped at 25 lbf per lb of its 143.3 lb) |
| Plate 10% | 66 143 sq in (11 x 13 in) | 56 138 sq in (11 x 12.5 in) |
| Build 15% | 60 name-brand engine | 60 name-brand engine |
| Warranty 20% | 67 2-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Tomahawk TR68H | MGT RAM65H | |
|---|---|---|
| Compaction | ||
| Claimed force | 3,550 lbf | 3,800 lbf |
| Credited force | 3,550 lbf | 3,583 lbf (capped) |
| Plate or shoe | 11 x 13 in | 11 x 12.5 in |
| Blows per minute | 678 bpm | 680 bpm |
| Travel speed | 49.2 ft/min | 50 ft/min |
| Compaction depth | 26 in | 23.6 in |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Honda GXR120 121cc | Honda GXR120 |
| Power | 3.6 hp | 4 hp |
| Build | ||
| Wheel kit included | No | - |
| Weight | 150 lb | 143.3 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | - |