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 3.5. The WEN 56012 leads on build and plate. The SuperHandy GUO118 7HP costs $115 less ($634.99 vs $749.99).
SuperHandy GUO118 7HP
A budget plate with a big force claim for patio and walkway bases. Little is published about it, so treat the numbers with care.
Amazon $634.99$634.99
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 build (wheel kit included vs house-brand engine, no extras) and plate (377 sq in (17.7 x 21.3 in) vs 300 sq in (15 x 20 in)).
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 GUO118 7HP |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 30% | 91 $182.92 per 1,000 lbf ($749.99, 4,100 lbf credited) | 100 $151.19 per 1,000 lbf ($634.99, 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 | 0 house-brand engine, no extras |
| Warranty 20% | 67 2-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| WEN 56012 | SuperHandy GUO118 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 | - |
| Travel speed | 60 ft/min | - |
| Compaction depth | - | 12 in |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | WEN 212cc | - |
| Power | 7 hp | 7 hp |
| Build | ||
| Water tank | No | No |
| Wheel kit included | Yes | - |
| Weight | 205 lb | - |
| Warranty | 2 years | - |