Tomahawk TR68H
A pro Honda rammer for utility and foundation crews. Its force claim is in an odd unit, so compare it with care.
Amazon $3,399.99$3,399.99
The Tomahawk TR68H is the better plate compactor overall, rated 3.8 to 3.7. The Tomahawk TR68H leads on build. The SuperHandy GUO117 Rammer costs $2,499.20 less ($900.79 vs $3,399.99).
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
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 Tomahawk TR68H for build (name-brand engine vs wheel kit included).
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 | Tomahawk TR68H | SuperHandy GUO117 Rammer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 42 $957.74 per 1,000 lbf ($3,399.99, 3,550 lbf credited) | 98 $263 per 1,000 lbf ($900.79, 3,425 lbf credited) |
| Force 25% | 97 3,550 lbf | 89 3,425 lbf credited of 3,500 lbf claimed (capped at 25 lbf per lb of its 137 lb) |
| Plate 10% | 66 143 sq in (11 x 13 in) | 50 plate size not published (neutral score used) |
| Build 15% | 60 name-brand engine | 40 wheel kit included |
| Warranty 20% | 67 2-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Tomahawk TR68H | SuperHandy GUO117 Rammer | |
|---|---|---|
| Compaction | ||
| Claimed force | 3,550 lbf | 3,500 lbf |
| Credited force | 3,550 lbf | 3,425 lbf (capped) |
| Plate or shoe | 11 x 13 in | - |
| Blows per minute | 678 bpm | - |
| Travel speed | 49.2 ft/min | - |
| Compaction depth | 26 in | 26 in |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Honda GXR120 121cc | 209cc |
| Power | 3.6 hp | 7 hp |
| Build | ||
| Wheel kit included | No | Yes |
| Weight | 150 lb | 137 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | - |