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Industrial Plate Compactors (Forward & Reversible)

Solid Foundations for Every Project

A project is only as good as the ground it’s built on. At S & K Rental, Inc., we provide professional-grade plate compactors designed to deliver high-density compaction for soil, sand, gravel, and asphalt. Whether you are prepping a base for a new patio or compacting a trench for a retaining wall, our units provide the centrifugal force necessary to prevent future settling and cracking.

Choose Your Variation:

• Single-Direction (Standard): Ideal for smaller residential projects like sidewalks, driveways, and patio bases.These units are lightweight, easy to maneuver, and provide excellent compaction for granular soils and gravel.
• Reversible / Heavy-Duty: Designed for larger commercial jobs, deep trenches, and heavy-duty backfilling.These machines offer greater weight and the ability to change direction instantly, making them perfect for compacting in tight quarters where turning around is difficult.

Key Performance Features:

• High Centrifugal Force: Engineered to hit hard and deep, ensuring a rock-solid base that meets construction standards.
• Self-Cleaning Plates: Open-plate design allows dirt and rocks to vibrate out, preventing build-up that can throw the machine out of balance.
• Vibration-Dampened Handles: Designed to reduce operator fatigue, allowing you to stay productive longer without the "tingling" sensation of lower-quality machines.
• Integrated Water Tanks (Select Models): Perfect for asphalt work, the gravity-feed water system prevents the hot asphalt from sticking to the plate.
• Compact & Portable: Features built-in lift handles or wheels for easier transport and loading into trucks or trailers.

Ideal Applications:

• Hardscaping: Compacting the "2B" gravel or sand base for pavers and retaining walls.
• Civil Work: Prepping the sub-base for concrete driveways, pads, and sidewalks.
• Utility Work: Ensuring proper compaction of backfill in trenches to prevent road or lawn sinking.
• Asphalt Patching: Smoothing and compacting hot-mix asphalt for pothole repairs and small driveways.