Best Plate Compactors and Rammers With a Honda Engine

A pro plate for asphalt and paver crews who want a long warranty. Homeowners will get more for the money from a budget plate.

A rental-yard standard for crews that compact every week. It costs more, but its force rating is honest and the warranty runs three years.

A heavy pro plate for paving crews. Homeowners will not need this much machine.

The PC90Z with a Honda engine, for buyers who want easy engine service. It costs $600 more for the same plate.

A Honda-powered plate for contractors and landscapers who use it every week. Homeowners doing one patio will not need to pay this much.

A pro-grade asphalt plate for crews that already run Wacker gear. Confirm the warranty with the dealer before buying.

A pro Honda rammer for utility and foundation crews. Its force claim is in an odd unit, so compare it with care.

A full-size Honda rammer for contractors at a lower price than rental brands. The warranty is only one year.

A rental-yard rammer for crews who use it every week. It costs the most but has the longest warranty of the rammers.

A Honda rammer for contractors. Its force claim is high for its weight and warranty terms are not published.

A Honda rammer for contractors who want a longer warranty than budget brands give. Budget buyers can get similar force for less.

A light Honda rammer for narrow trenches and repair work. It hits softer than the bigger rammers.