MGT RAM65H
A Honda rammer for contractors. Its force claim is high for its weight and warranty terms are not published.
Amazon $2,944$2,944
3.3/5
A low-cost rammer with an honest force rating for landscapers and homeowners. The warranty is short.
- 2,700 lbfForce
- 11 x 13.4 inPlate
- Loncin 168F-2H 196ccEngine
- 180 lbWeight
Check price at Amazon$1,399
Price checked November 3, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Costs less than half of a Honda rammer
- Wheel kit included
- Force claim is modest for its 180 lb weight
Cons
- One-year warranty
- Loncin engine is less common at repair shops than Honda
- Heavier than most Honda rammers
The MechMaxx TR rammers family
Every MechMaxx TR rammers model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own type.
| Model | Force | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| MechMaxx TR60H | 2,250 lbf | 3.1/5 | $1,999 |
| MechMaxx TR90L (this one) | 2,700 lbf | 3.3/5 | $1,399 |
| MechMaxx TR75H | 3,150 lbf | 3.7/5 | $2,599 |
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 | TR90L |
|---|---|
| Compaction | |
| Claimed force | 2,700 lbf |
| Credited force | 2,700 lbf |
| Plate or shoe | 11 x 13.4 in |
| Blows per minute | 680 bpm |
| Engine | |
| Engine | Loncin 168F-2H 196cc |
| Power | 6.5 hp |
| Build | |
| Wheel kit included | Yes |
| Weight | 180 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year |
Alternatives in this type
Tomahawk JX60H
A Honda rammer for contractors who want a longer warranty than budget brands give. Budget buyers can get similar force for less.
Amazon $2,699.99$2,699.99
MechMaxx TR60H
A light Honda rammer for narrow trenches and repair work. It hits softer than the bigger rammers.
Amazon $1,999$1,999
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