VEVOR CNP20-2
#12 in Plate compactorsFull review
A wide budget plate for larger patios and driveway bases. Plan on a ramp or two people, since no wheels come with it.
Amazon $752.90$752.90
3.2/5
A light, cheap plate for homeowners setting pavers or a shed pad. It is small, so work in thin lifts.
- 1,850 lbfForce
- 20 x 12.5 inPlate
- YARDMAX 79ccEngine
- 110 lbWeight
Check price at Amazon$399
Price checked November 3, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- The cheapest plate here, sold and shipped by Amazon
- Fold-up wheels and 110 lb weight make it easy to load
- Two-year home warranty
Cons
- Small 79cc engine compacts thin layers only
- Commercial use covered for just 90 days
The YARDMAX plate compactors family
Every YARDMAX plate compactors model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own type.
| Model | Force | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| YARDMAX YC0850 (this one) | 1,850 lbf | 3.2/5 | $399 |
| YARDMAX YC1390 | 3,000 lbf | 3.8/5 | $696.90 |
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 | YC0850 |
|---|---|
| Compaction | |
| Claimed force | 1,850 lbf |
| Credited force | 1,850 lbf |
| Plate or shoe | 20 x 12.5 in |
| Vibrations per minute | 5,900 vpm |
| Travel speed | 75 ft/min |
| Engine | |
| Engine | YARDMAX 79cc |
| Power | 2.5 hp |
| Build | |
| Water tank | No |
| Wheel kit included | Yes |
| Weight | 110 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years |
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Tomahawk TPC80H
#13 in Plate compactorsFull review
A Honda-powered plate for contractors and landscapers who use it every week. Homeowners doing one patio will not need to pay this much.
Amazon $1,899.99$1,899.99
BILT HARD TL-G-PC10
#15 in Plate compactorsFull review
A cheap plate for a one-time patio or shed base. The 90-day warranty makes it a poor pick for repeat work.
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