Stark 61006 6.5HP Plate Compactor
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$609.95
3.7/5
A low-cost plate with a water tank for small asphalt patches as well as gravel. Buy it knowing the warranty terms are not stated.
- 4,200 lbfForce
- 15 x 20 inPlate
- AlphaworksEngine
Check price at Amazon$749.99
Price checked November 3, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Water tank keeps hot asphalt from sticking to the plate
- Folding wheels come with it
- Fast 115 ft per minute travel
Cons
- Weight and warranty are not published
- Force claim cannot be checked against weight
- House-brand engine
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 | GUO090 |
|---|---|
| Compaction | |
| Claimed force | 4,200 lbf |
| Credited force | 4,200 lbf |
| Plate or shoe | 15 x 20 in |
| Vibrations per minute | 5,500 vpm |
| Travel speed | 115 ft/min |
| Compaction depth | 12 in |
| Engine | |
| Engine | Alphaworks |
| Power | 7 hp |
| Build | |
| Water tank | Yes |
| Wheel kit included | Yes |
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