VEVOR CNCJ-80K-1 Rammer
A low-cost rammer for one-off trench and footing work. Little beyond force and engine size is published.
Amazon $949.90$949.90
The VEVOR CNCJ-80K-1 Rammer is the better plate compactor overall, rated 3.8 to 3.4. The VEVOR CNCJ-80K-1 Rammer costs $1,994.10 less ($949.90 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
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 | VEVOR CNCJ-80K-1 Rammer | MGT RAM65H |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 98 $263.86 per 1,000 lbf ($949.90, 3,600 lbf credited) | 48 $821.66 per 1,000 lbf ($2,944, 3,583 lbf credited) |
| Force 25% | 100 3,600 lbf | 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% | 50 engine and accessories not published (neutral score used) | 60 name-brand engine |
| Warranty 20% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| VEVOR CNCJ-80K-1 Rammer | MGT RAM65H | |
|---|---|---|
| Compaction | ||
| Claimed force | 3,600 lbf | 3,800 lbf |
| Credited force | 3,600 lbf | 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 | 196cc | Honda GXR120 |
| Power | - | 4 hp |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 171.5 lb | 143.3 lb |