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
4.1/5
A wide plate for homeowners and small crews doing driveways and large patios on a budget. Expect the force to be lower than the box says.
- 4,496 lbfForce
- 17.7 x 21.3 inPlate
- WEN 212ccEngine
- 205 lbWeight
Check price at Amazon$749.99
Price checked November 3, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Big 21 x 18 in plate covers a driveway base in fewer passes
- Wheel kit included, which matters at 205 lb
- Two-year warranty for homeowners
Cons
- Travels at 60 ft per minute, half the pace of the smaller WEN
- Force claim is above what its weight supports, so it is credited less
- No water tank for asphalt
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 | 56012 |
|---|---|
| Compaction | |
| Claimed force | 4,496 lbf |
| Credited force | 4,100 lbf (capped) |
| Plate or shoe | 17.7 x 21.3 in |
| Vibrations per minute | 5,500 vpm |
| Travel speed | 60 ft/min |
| Engine | |
| Engine | WEN 212cc |
| Power | 7 hp |
| Build | |
| Water tank | No |
| Wheel kit included | Yes |
| Weight | 205 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Alternatives in this type
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.
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Tomahawk TPC90H
A pro plate for asphalt and paver crews who want a long warranty. Homeowners will get more for the money from a budget plate.
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