YARDMAX YC1390
A solid mid-price plate for homeowners who want a name-brand engine. It is slower than most, but its force claim is believable.
Amazon $696.90$696.90
3.8/5
A pro plate for asphalt and paver crews who want a long warranty. Homeowners will get more for the money from a budget plate.
- 3,372 lbfForce
- 20 x 22 inPlate
- Honda GX160 163ccEngine
- 240 lbWeight
Check price at Amazon$2,499.99
Price checked November 3, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Six-year product warranty is the longest here
- Water tank lets it work hot asphalt
- Honda GX160 engine
Cons
- Over $2,300 before the wheel kit
- At 240 lb it needs a ramp or a lift gate to load
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 | TPC90H |
|---|---|
| Compaction | |
| Claimed force | 3,372 lbf |
| Credited force | 3,372 lbf |
| Plate or shoe | 20 x 22 in |
| Vibrations per minute | 5,400 vpm |
| Travel speed | 79 ft/min |
| Compaction depth | 12 in |
| Engine | |
| Engine | Honda GX160 163cc |
| Power | 5.5 hp |
| Build | |
| Water tank | Yes |
| Water tank size | 14 qt |
| Wheel kit included | No |
| Weight | 240 lb |
| Warranty | 6 years |
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