A Black Friday "deal" is often a normal price next to an inflated list price. Here a plate compactor only counts as on sale when its checked price is at least 15% below its own typical price over the last 90 days, from our price history. The best-rated models are listed too, since many are good value without a sale. See deals in every category.
On sale now
No plate compactor rated 3.8 or higher is 15% or more below its typical price at the last price check (November 3, 2026). Prices are rechecked through the sales; this list updates when one drops. See the recent price changes.
Best buys at their normal price
The top-rated models in each type. A sale on one of these is worth more than a big discount on a weaker model.
Best Plate Compactors
- WEN 56012#1 of 19Full review
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$749.994,496 lbf17.7 x 21.3 in205 lb - YARDMAX YC1390#2 of 19Full review
A solid mid-price plate for homeowners who want a name-brand engine. It is slower than most, but its force claim is believable.
Amazon $696.90$696.903,000 lbf21 x 16.5 in185 lb - Stark 61006 6.5HP Plate Compactor#3 of 19Full review
A big, cheap plate with a water tank for driveways and asphalt patches. Plan for a ramp, since it has no wheels.
Amazon $609.95$609.954,000 lbf18 x 25 in218 lb
Best Jumping Jack Rammers
- VEVOR CNCJ-80K-1 Rammer#1 of 10Full review
A low-cost rammer for one-off trench and footing work. Little beyond force and engine size is published.
Amazon $949.90$949.903,600 lbf-171.5 lb - Tomahawk TR68H#2 of 10Full review
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$3,399.993,550 lbf11 x 13 in150 lb - SuperHandy GUO117 Rammer#3 of 10Full review
A budget rammer for homeowners backfilling a trench or setting footings. The force figure is optimistic for its weight.
Amazon $900.79$900.793,500 lbf-137 lb
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.