SuperHandy GUO117 Rammer
A budget rammer for homeowners backfilling a trench or setting footings. The force figure is optimistic for its weight.
Amazon $900.79$900.79
The SuperHandy GUO117 Rammer is the better plate compactor overall, rated 3.7 to 3.0. The Stark 61009 Jumping Jack costs $50.84 less ($849.95 vs $900.79).
Stark 61009 Jumping Jack
A cheap, heavy rammer for occasional trench and footing work. Stark does not publish its impact force.
Amazon $849.95$849.95
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 | SuperHandy GUO117 Rammer | Stark 61009 Jumping Jack |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 98 $263 per 1,000 lbf ($900.79, 3,425 lbf credited) | 50 force not published (neutral score used) |
| Force 25% | 89 3,425 lbf credited of 3,500 lbf claimed (capped at 25 lbf per lb of its 137 lb) | 50 force not published (neutral score used) |
| Plate 10% | 50 plate size not published (neutral score used) | 76 148 sq in (11.4 x 13 in) |
| Build 15% | 40 wheel kit included | 50 engine and accessories not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 20% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| SuperHandy GUO117 Rammer | Stark 61009 Jumping Jack | |
|---|---|---|
| Compaction | ||
| Claimed force | 3,500 lbf | - |
| Credited force | 3,425 lbf (capped) | - |
| Plate or shoe | - | 11.4 x 13 in |
| Compaction depth | 26 in | - |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 209cc | 196cc |
| Power | 7 hp | 6.5 hp |
| Build | ||
| Wheel kit included | Yes | - |
| Weight | 137 lb | 213 lb |