Multiquip MVC88VTHW
A heavy pro plate for paving crews. Homeowners will not need this much machine.
Amazon $3,348.05$3,348.05
3.5/5
A budget plate with a big force claim for patio and walkway bases. Little is published about it, so treat the numbers with care.
- 4,200 lbfForce
- 15 x 20 inPlate
Check price at Amazon$634.99
Price checked November 3, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Claims 4,200 lb of force for about $635
- 12 in rated depth handles a thick gravel base
Cons
- Weight, engine size and warranty are not published, so the force claim cannot be checked
- No water tank for asphalt
- Sold through Woot, so returns run through a reseller
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 | GUO118 |
|---|---|
| Compaction | |
| Claimed force | 4,200 lbf |
| Credited force | 4,200 lbf |
| Plate or shoe | 15 x 20 in |
| Compaction depth | 12 in |
| Engine | |
| Power | 7 hp |
| Build | |
| Water tank | No |
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