MechMaxx PC90Z
A mid-price plate with a believable force rating for landscapers and serious homeowners. The warranty is short.
Amazon $899$899
3.4/5
The PC90Z with a Honda engine, for buyers who want easy engine service. It costs $600 more for the same plate.
- 3,600 lbfForce
- 18 x 21 inPlate
- Honda GX160 163ccEngine
- 199 lbWeight
Check price at MechMaxx$1,499
Price checked November 3, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Honda GX160 engine at a lower price than most Honda plates
- Force claim fits its weight
Cons
- One-year warranty
- Sold only from the MechMaxx store
- No water tank
The MechMaxx PC90 family
Every MechMaxx PC90 model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own type.
| Model | Force | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| MechMaxx PC90Z | 3,600 lbf | 3.6/5 | $899 |
| MechMaxx PC90H (this one) | 3,600 lbf | 3.4/5 | $1,499 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | PC90H |
|---|---|
| Compaction | |
| Claimed force | 3,600 lbf |
| Credited force | 3,600 lbf |
| Plate or shoe | 18 x 21 in |
| Vibrations per minute | 4,750 vpm |
| Travel speed | 72 ft/min |
| Compaction depth | 12 in |
| Engine | |
| Engine | Honda GX160 163cc |
| Power | 4.8 hp |
| Build | |
| Water tank | No |
| Weight | 199 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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