Multiquip MTX60HD
A rental-yard rammer for crews who use it every week. It costs the most but has the longest warranty of the rammers.
Amazon $3,489.08$3,489.08
The Multiquip MTX60HD is the better plate compactor overall, rated 3.7 to 3.3. The Multiquip MTX60HD leads on warranty, force and plate. The Tomahawk JX60H wins on value. The Tomahawk JX60H costs $789.09 less ($2,699.99 vs $3,489.08).
Tomahawk JX60H
A Honda rammer for contractors who want a longer warranty than budget brands give. Budget buyers can get similar force for less.
Amazon $2,699.99$2,699.99
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 Multiquip MTX60HD for warranty (3-year warranty vs 2-year warranty), force (3,064 lbf vs 2,878 lbf) and plate (139 sq in (10.4 x 13.4 in) vs 130 sq in (10 x 13 in)).
- Choose the Tomahawk JX60H for value ($938.15 per 1,000 lbf ($2,699.99, 2,878 lbf credited) vs $1,138.73 per 1,000 lbf ($3,489.08, 3,064 lbf credited)).
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 | Multiquip MTX60HD | Tomahawk JX60H |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 34 $1,138.73 per 1,000 lbf ($3,489.08, 3,064 lbf credited) | 43 $938.15 per 1,000 lbf ($2,699.99, 2,878 lbf credited) |
| Force 25% | 66 3,064 lbf | 55 2,878 lbf |
| Plate 10% | 58 139 sq in (10.4 x 13.4 in) | 40 130 sq in (10 x 13 in) |
| Build 15% | 60 name-brand engine | 60 name-brand engine |
| Warranty 20% | 100 3-year warranty | 67 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Multiquip MTX60HD | Tomahawk JX60H | |
|---|---|---|
| Compaction | ||
| Claimed force | 3,064 lbf | 2,878 lbf |
| Credited force | 3,064 lbf | 2,878 lbf |
| Plate or shoe | 10.4 x 13.4 in | 10 x 13 in |
| Blows per minute | 695 bpm | - |
| Travel speed | 55.8 ft/min | - |
| Compaction depth | - | 26 in |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Honda GX100 | Honda GX100 98cc |
| Power | 2.8 hp | 3 hp |
| Build | ||
| Wheel kit included | - | No |
| Weight | 141 lb | 150 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |