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Plate Compactors

Working in the construction industry, you know that plate compactors are an indispensable tool. They allow you to compact asphalt, gravel, and soil with a singular piece of equipment and are critical to paving companies, contractors, and home builders alike....

In terms of how the machine works, a heavy steel plate makes up the bottom portion of the machine, and it quickly vibrates against sedimentary surfaces to compact them.

The sheer weight that is applied to the steel plate is enough to help compact and level surfaces like these, and vibrations help to keep the surface even.

The operator of the machine determines how fast the metal plate moves up and down and how heavy it presses on the surface. These two factors determine how tightly packed the sediment becomes and how quickly a surface is levelled.

Plate compactors are most often used to compact soil or gravel before paving and can also help to level an area of fresh asphalt.

But why are these machines important?

When you use a plate compactor, you compress soil and gravel together before paving, which decreases the likelihood that this material will shift. 

That means using a plate compactor helps to do the job right the first time. It also is extremely unlikely that you’ll have to repave in the future — since the materials have a solid, strong foundation of compacted sediment.

At Beton Tools, we offer a plate compactor that is easy to transport to any location. It is easy to manoeuvre and the quality is unmatched.

Safety is a top priority, so all of our Beton Tools are made with your safety in mind. However, you should always take necessary safety precautions and only use the machine for its intended purpose.

Plate Compactors

Plate compactors are used to compact granular soils, gravel, crushed rock, asphalt and pavers, creating a firm, stable base for footings, slabs, driveways, paths and paving projects. They are an essential piece of equipment for civil construction, landscaping, earthworks and residential site preparation. At BetonTools, we stock petrol and diesel plate compactors suited to contractors and hire businesses across Australia.

Choosing the right plate compactor
Plate compactors apply downward compaction force through a vibrating base plate driven by an eccentric weight. Key specs to compare: centrifugal force (kN — higher force for deeper compaction lifts and denser materials), plate size (larger plates cover more area per pass), operating weight (heavier machines compact more effectively but are harder to manoeuvre), and engine type and displacement. Forward-plate compactors are suited to general compaction of granular soils and aggregates. Reversible plate compactors can travel in both directions and are more efficient on larger areas and in confined spaces such as trenches. For cohesive soils (clay), a jumping jack rammer is generally more effective than a plate compactor. Always compact in layers of appropriate depth for the material and compactor rating.

Also browse our plate compactor accessories. Contact our team for product and specification advice.

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Hoppt Air-powered Forward Plate Compactors - 95Kg - CPT90AX - Betontools Australia
Hoppt Air-powered Forward Plate Compactors - 95Kg - CPT90AX - Betontools Australia

Hoppt Air-powered Forward Plate Compactors - 95Kg - CPT90AX

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Hoppt Air-powered Forward Plate Compactors - 95KgFeatures: Examples of applications where an air-powered rammer would be desirable: Inside of build...

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Hoppt Air-powered Forward Plate Compactors 73Kg - CPT70AX - Betontools Australia
Hoppt Air-powered Forward Plate Compactors 73Kg - CPT70AX - Betontools Australia

Hoppt Air-powered Forward Plate Compactors 73Kg - CPT70AX

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Hoppt Air-powered Forward Plate Compactors 73KgFeatures: Examples of applications where an air-powered rammer would be desirable: Inside of buildin...

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Hoppt Honda GX200 Plate Compactor Petrol 70kg - CPT75P - Betontools Australia

Hoppt Honda GX200 Plate Compactor Petrol 70kg - CPT75P

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HOPPT HONDA GX200 Plate Compactor Petrol 70kgThe Hoppt Forward Plate Compactor range features a compact yet robust design with low vibration handle...

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Hoppt Honda GX160 Vibratory Forward Compactor Plate With Water Straight Handle - 74kg - CPT70PW - Betontools Australia

Hoppt Honda GX160 Vibratory Forward Compactor Plate With Water Straight Handle - 74kg - CPT70PW

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HOPPT HONDA GX160 Vibratory Forward Compactor Plate With Water Straight Handle - 74kgFeatures: Straight, centre-mounted guide handle offers superio...

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Hoppt Honda GX120 Vibratory Forward Compactor Plate With Water 66kg - CPT60PW - Betontools Australia

Hoppt CPT60PW Vibratory Forward Compactor Plate with Water 66kg

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Hoppt CPT60PW Vibratory Forward Compactor Plate with Water — 66kg The Hoppt CPT60PW is a professional-grade forward vibratory compactor plate with ...

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Hoppt Honda GX100 Vibratory Forward Plate Compactors 40kg - CPT40P - Betontools Australia

Hoppt Honda GX100 Vibratory Forward Plate Compactors 40kg - CPT40P

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HOPPT HONDA GX100 Vibratory Forward Plate Compactors 40kgFeatures: Straight, centre-mounted guide handle offers superior manoeuvrability and can be...

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Crommelins 4.7hp Diesel Plate Compactor Yanmar CC70YD

Crommelins 4.7hp Diesel Plate Compactor Yanmar CC70YD

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Crommelins 4.7hp Diesel Plate Compactor Yanmar CC70YDThe 4.7hp diesel powered Crommelins Plate Compactor is a popular choice for general contractor...

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Crommelins 6.0hp Plate Compactor CC90RP

Crommelins 6.0hp Plate Compactor CC90RP

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The 6.0hp CC90RP Crommelins Plate Compactor is a popularchoice for pavers, general contractors and rental companies as they aredesigned for compact...

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Crommelins 6.0hp Plate Compactor CC70RP - Betontools Australia

Crommelins 6.0hp Plate Compactor CC70RP

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Crommelins 6.0hp Plate Compactor CC70RP The 6.0hp CC70RP Crommelins Plate Compactors is a popularchoice for pavers, general contractors, councils ...

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Crommelins 4.5hp Plate Compactor CC60RP
Crommelins 4.5hp Plate Compactor CC60RP

Crommelins 4.5hp Plate Compactor CC60RP

Crommelins
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Crommelins 4.5hp Plate Compactor CC60RPThe 4.5hp CC60RP Crommelins Plate Compactor is highly popular with contractors and the hire industry, due to...

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Crommelins Plate Compactor Folding Handle CC70HPT

Crommelins Plate Compactor Folding Handle CC70HPT

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Crommelins Plate Compactor Folding Handle CC70HPT This Crommelins plate compactor CC70HPT comes with a folding handle and wheel kit. It is built to...

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Crommelins Plate Compactor Folding Handle CC70RPT

Crommelins Plate Compactor Folding Handle CC70RPT

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Crommelins Plate Compactor Folding Handle CC70RPTThis Crommelins plate compactor CC70RPT comes with a folding handle and wheel kit. It is built to ...

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Crommelins Plate Compactor Folding Handle CC40HP
Crommelins Plate Compactor Folding Handle CC40HP

Crommelins Plate Compactor Folding Handle CC40HP

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Crommelins Plate Compactor Folding Handle CC40HP This Crommelins plate compactor CC40HP is built to industry best standards and is the lightest mod...

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Crommelins Honda Plate Compactor CC90HP

Crommelins Honda Plate Compactor CC90HP

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Crommelins Honda Plate Compactor CC90HP The GX200 Crommelins Compactor has a front exciter and a front clamp for fitting an isolation mat to dampen...

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Crommelins Honda Plate Compactor CC70HP

Crommelins Honda Plate Compactor CC70HP

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Crommelins Honda Plate Compactor CC70HP The CC70H Crommelins Plate Compactor powered by Honda GX200 and is the choice for pavers, general contracto...

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Crommelins Plate Compactor Trolley CWKTR

Crommelins Plate Compactor Trolley CWKTR

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This Plate Compactor Trolley withstands work site demands. This heavy-duty Plate Compactor Trolley has been specifically designed to carry some of ...

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