Multiquip MVC82VHW
A rental-yard standard for crews that compact every week. It costs more, but its force rating is honest and the warranty runs three years.
Amazon $2,394.95$2,394.95
The Multiquip MVC82VHW is the better plate compactor overall, rated 3.6 to 3.2. The Multiquip MVC82VHW leads on warranty, build and plate. The Tomahawk TPC80H costs $494.96 less ($1,899.99 vs $2,394.95).
Tomahawk TPC80H
#13 in Plate compactorsFull review
A Honda-powered plate for contractors and landscapers who use it every week. Homeowners doing one patio will not need to pay this much.
Amazon $1,899.99$1,899.99
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 MVC82VHW for warranty (3-year warranty vs 2-year warranty), build (name-brand engine, water tank vs name-brand engine) and plate (396 sq in (17.7 x 22.4 in) vs 357 sq in (17 x 21 in)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every plate compactors plate compactor; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Multiquip MVC82VHW | Tomahawk TPC80H |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 29 $777.58 per 1,000 lbf ($2,394.95, 3,080 lbf credited) | 36 $650.01 per 1,000 lbf ($1,899.99, 2,923 lbf credited) |
| Force 25% | 53 3,080 lbf | 47 2,923 lbf |
| Plate 10% | 78 396 sq in (17.7 x 22.4 in) | 63 357 sq in (17 x 21 in) |
| Build 15% | 70 name-brand engine, water tank | 40 name-brand engine |
| Warranty 20% | 100 3-year warranty | 67 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Multiquip MVC82VHW | Tomahawk TPC80H | |
|---|---|---|
| Compaction | ||
| Claimed force | 3,080 lbf | 2,923 lbf |
| Credited force | 3,080 lbf | 2,923 lbf |
| Plate or shoe | 17.7 x 22.4 in | 17 x 21 in |
| Vibrations per minute | 5,600 vpm | 6,400 vpm |
| Travel speed | 72 ft/min | 79 ft/min |
| Compaction depth | - | 22 in |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Honda GX160 | Honda GX160 |
| Power | - | 5.5 hp |
| Build | ||
| Water tank | Yes | No |
| Water tank size | 11.6 qt | - |
| Wheel kit included | No | No |
| Weight | 181 lb | 176 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |