WEN 56012
A wide plate for homeowners and small crews doing driveways and large patios on a budget. Expect the force to be lower than the box says.
Amazon $749.99$749.99
The WEN 56012 is the better plate compactor overall, rated 4.1 to 3.7. The WEN 56012 leads on plate. The SuperHandy GUO090 7HP wins on build.
SuperHandy GUO090 7HP
A low-cost plate with a water tank for small asphalt patches as well as gravel. Buy it knowing the warranty terms are not stated.
Amazon $749.99$749.99
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 WEN 56012 for plate (377 sq in (17.7 x 21.3 in) vs 300 sq in (15 x 20 in)).
- Choose the SuperHandy GUO090 7HP for build (wheel kit included, water tank vs wheel kit included).
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 | WEN 56012 | SuperHandy GUO090 7HP |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 91 $182.92 per 1,000 lbf ($749.99, 4,100 lbf credited) | 92 $178.57 per 1,000 lbf ($749.99, 4,200 lbf credited) |
| Force 25% | 87 4,100 lbf credited of 4,496 lbf claimed (capped at 20 lbf per lb of its 205 lb) | 90 4,200 lbf |
| Plate 10% | 71 377 sq in (17.7 x 21.3 in) | 40 300 sq in (15 x 20 in) |
| Build 15% | 30 wheel kit included | 60 wheel kit included, water tank |
| Warranty 20% | 67 2-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| WEN 56012 | SuperHandy GUO090 7HP | |
|---|---|---|
| Compaction | ||
| Claimed force | 4,496 lbf | 4,200 lbf |
| Credited force | 4,100 lbf (capped) | 4,200 lbf |
| Plate or shoe | 17.7 x 21.3 in | 15 x 20 in |
| Vibrations per minute | 5,500 vpm | 5,500 vpm |
| Travel speed | 60 ft/min | 115 ft/min |
| Compaction depth | - | 12 in |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | WEN 212cc | Alphaworks |
| Power | 7 hp | 7 hp |
| Build | ||
| Water tank | No | Yes |
| Wheel kit included | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 205 lb | - |
| Warranty | 2 years | - |