A low-cost rammer for one-off trench and footing work. Little beyond force and engine size is published.
Amazon $949.90The VEVOR CNCJ-80K-1 Rammer is the better plate compactor overall, rated 3.8 to 3.7. The SuperHandy GUO117 Rammer costs $49.11 less ($900.79 vs $949.90).
A budget rammer for homeowners backfilling a trench or setting footings. The force figure is optimistic for its weight.
Amazon $900.79Prices 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 | VEVOR CNCJ-80K-1 Rammer | SuperHandy GUO117 Rammer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 98 $263.86 per 1,000 lbf ($949.90, 3,600 lbf credited) | 98 $263 per 1,000 lbf ($900.79, 3,425 lbf credited) |
| Force 25% | 100 3,600 lbf | 89 3,425 lbf credited of 3,500 lbf claimed (capped at 25 lbf per lb of its 137 lb) |
| Plate 10% | 50 plate size not published (neutral score used) | 50 plate size not published (neutral score used) |
| Build 15% | 50 engine and accessories not published (neutral score used) | 40 wheel kit included |
| Warranty 20% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| VEVOR CNCJ-80K-1 Rammer | SuperHandy GUO117 Rammer | |
|---|---|---|
| Compaction | ||
| Claimed force | 3,600 lbf | 3,500 lbf |
| Credited force | 3,600 lbf | 3,425 lbf (capped) |
| Compaction depth | 26 in | 26 in |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 196cc | 209cc |
| Power | - | 7 hp |
| Build | ||
| Wheel kit included | - | Yes |
| Weight | 171.5 lb | 137 lb |
