Stark 61006 6.5HP Plate Compactor
A big, cheap plate with a water tank for driveways and asphalt patches. Plan for a ramp, since it has no wheels.
Amazon $609.95$609.95
The Stark 61006 6.5HP Plate Compactor is the better plate compactor overall, rated 3.8 to 3.0. The Stark 61006 6.5HP Plate Compactor leads on plate and build. The VEVOR CNP80S-2 costs $10.05 less ($599.90 vs $609.95).
VEVOR CNP80S-2
#17 in Plate compactorsFull review
A cheap plate for one-off paver and patio bases. The force claim is well above what a 142 lb plate delivers.
Amazon $599.90$599.90
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 Stark 61006 6.5HP Plate Compactor for plate (450 sq in (18 x 25 in) vs 336 sq in (16 x 21 in)) and build (water tank vs house-brand engine, no extras).
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 | Stark 61006 6.5HP Plate Compactor | VEVOR CNP80S-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 99 $152.49 per 1,000 lbf ($609.95, 4,000 lbf credited) | 85 $210.94 per 1,000 lbf ($599.90, 2,844 lbf credited) |
| Force 25% | 83 4,000 lbf | 45 2,844 lbf credited of 4,047 lbf claimed (capped at 20 lbf per lb of its 142.2 lb) |
| Plate 10% | 100 450 sq in (18 x 25 in) | 54 336 sq in (16 x 21 in) |
| Build 15% | 30 water tank | 0 house-brand engine, no extras |
| Warranty 20% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Stark 61006 6.5HP Plate Compactor | VEVOR CNP80S-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Compaction | ||
| Claimed force | 4,000 lbf | 4,047 lbf |
| Credited force | 4,000 lbf | 2,844 lbf (capped) |
| Plate or shoe | 18 x 25 in | 16 x 21 in |
| Vibrations per minute | - | 5,700 vpm |
| Travel speed | - | 75 ft/min |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 196cc | 196cc |
| Power | 6.5 hp | 6.5 hp |
| Build | ||
| Water tank | Yes | No |
| Weight | 218 lb | 142.2 lb |