Evolution Hulk Electric Wacker Plate Compactor – 230V Domestic Use – Ideal For Levelling Pavement, Artificial Turf Ground Preparation, Patio, Blockwork, Sand, Soil & More
SPECIFICATIONS
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BENEFITS
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No Harmful FumesPowered by a 780 W electric induction motor means no harmful fumes are emitted, making it ideal for use in enclosed spaces. It is a highly reliable, portable, quiet and low maintenance power unit with a vibration damper system for increased user comfort. Together this makes the Hulk Electro easy to use, just plug-in and let it go to work | Low Frequency and High AmplitudeThe thick, durable base plate delivers high centrifugal force for powerful performance with 5m/min travel speed and can be used on block paving with the optional paving pad. The Hulk Electro is also low frequency and high amplitude for better soil compaction | Paving Pad is the Ideal AccessoryDon’t forget, the paving pad accessory, ideal for finishing a block paving or patio job. With this pad fitted to the underside of the machine, the Hulk Electro can be used directly onto the flag stones or paving blocks for a perfectly even finish |
APPLICATIONS
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Sand foundationsIdeal for surface preparation when evenly compacted ground is required for patios & block paving, | Soil & Gravel FoundationsIdeal for the construction and landscaping industries and offers a very realistic alternative to hiring, due to its incredible value! | Tarmac RepairIdeal for surface repairs tarmac repairs on driveways and pathways. |
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| Power | 2.4HP | 780W |
| Speed (RPM) | 3600 | 2860 (No Load) |
| Compaction Force (kN) | 10 | 5 |
| Cable Length | N/A | 10m |
| Foot Print | 400mm x 320mm | 400mm x 320mm |
| Sound Pressure Level LPA: | 101dB(A) K=3 dB(A) | 98.8dB(A) K=3 dB(A) |
| Sound Power Level LWA: | 105dB(A) K=3 dB(A) | 94dB(A) K=3 dB(A) |
| Vibration (m/Sec2) | 15.12 K = 1.5 | 7.43 K = 1.5 |
| Weight: | 26 kg |
| Dimensions: | 56.01 x 39.5 x 34.01 cm; 26 Kilograms |
| Model: | 015-0002 |
| Part: | 015-0002 |
| Pack Quantity: | 1 |
| Manufacture: | Evolution |
| Quantity: | 1 |
I bought this, probably like everyone else, as I was doing a patio and path myself and wanted to work at my own pace and not keep hiring a wacker at 70 a throw each time.
In short, it’s great it compacts MOT TYPE 1 until it’s rock hard.
My only concern even purchasing this is that it wasn’t as good as hired one (which it probably isn’t) but I can see no flaws in the end result.
Another thing is you don’t actually spend hours using it 3-4 ‘passes’ and you’re done.
I sold it on ebay for half the money I paid for it, so all good.
Also there is no alternatives it’s the marvellous Hulk or hiring one at great expense!
Used a few times now and has proved to be do what it says . It’s idea for compacting hard-core like mot type 2 but only In my opinion for walkways and light use , patios etc . I don’t think I’d drive a car on the finished product as I’m certain within a few days it would be sinking as the unit doesn’t have enough weigh to it to compact to the level required for a driveway . Also the cable is quite long and kept having to move it and after a couple of uses had already realised why petrol is better although i was using in quite a narrow space . All in all great piece if kit to own and its saved me a fortune in hire costs as I do most of the work at home myself . If your looking for a patio or a pathway I’d recommend this product but as I said for a driveway I’m not sure it would be enough but I could be wrong .
I have allot to compress and this is doing short work of it. Works perfect and i could not be happier – best if you have someone concentrating on cable and you work then it is so easy. Great for the price and works as intended. Well made, as specified and pictured. Would buy again.
Good value in that it compares well to renting from builders merchant yes some parts are pretty flimsy but as long as you are afraid of adding some duck tape from time to time I suspect most people would find it’s actually easier to manipulate than the ‘pro’ variants. The cable gets in the way of course and it weighs half the expensive petrol versions. BUT it’s cheap and I get to keep it and I’m not building a house just doing some landscaping
Used this on two large patio areas in our garden, done the job very well also its pretty quiet considering what it’s doing.
Bought this as I didn’t want to spend a fortune. Used it to level 3tonne of hardcore and it did the job pretty well. It took a few more runs over than petrol alternatives. But for a bit of DIY it does the job. The cable is a bit of a pain, but overall very happy with the produc
Good piece of equipment. Will update with more details later
Unable to fully use it due to the cold snap
If anything it is a little light,but I really can’t fault i
Used this to level out the ground for a paved driveway and it did the job it was asked to do. Takes a few passes to do a proper job of it but that`s to be expected as it`s not the heaviest one around. Do not try and turn it whilst it`s running and in contact with the ground, as it will simply churn up the area you`ve just flattened.
Slightly regret not having bought the slab plate but I`ll live.
My first project is a 20’10’ garage base, this was a massive help in fisrt compacting the soil, and then the hardcore on top. For the soil it is recommended to lay some tarp down, so the mud doesn’t clog up on the plate. The hardcore was a 2″ lay and after a couple of passes did the job. I have used heavy petrol ones before and always struggle, so I was happy all around with this.
Found this wacker plate nice and light and it very handy you can fold it up , so it can go in my van better , I done couple jobs with type 1 and it did the job very well ,(don’t expect to do over 6 inch off type 1 in one go and you have to go over few more times) , it less noisy and good you don’t have to worry about petrol.
For the price to do small job it very good
Leichter Zusammenbau
Fr kleine Projekte im Garten ausreichend
bei geringer Materialstrk
Das Gert war leider zu leicht fr mein Vorhaben . Ich habe es zurck geschickt , mein Geld wurde mir ruck zuck zurck berwiesen . diese Firma ist einfach klasse vielen Dank
Pas trop brillant fait bien sont travail pas trop lourd m1intenant je verrais avec le graviers qui vas tre liv
Small and easy to use, Idea for a couple of jobs in my the garde
Gemessen am Preis verschmerzt man kleine Verarbeitungsmngel. Wenn man in dnnen Schichten arbeitet, rttelt man auch alles fest was fest werden muss. Wenn man in Schichten von 5 – 8 cm wird auch alles fest. Ich mag das kleine Ding. Und im Innenbereich eine echte Erleichterung.
I have enough petrol driven tools and they are a pain to maintain. I went for the electric one as I didnt need anything too heavyweight and its maintenance free. Its still pretty capable and I was able to install 5m x 4m of 100mm hardcore as foundation for my shed using the compactor – just need to lay the hardcore in 25mm layers. I would recommend it for light DIY jobs
Zusammenbau: einfach
Handhabung: leicht
Gewicht: siehe Produktbeschreibung
Kabellnge: 10m (in der Produktbeschreibung tauchen 4m und 10m gleichzeitig auf)
Lautstrke: auf Stein lauter, auf Erde leiser – ansonsten siehe Produktbeschreibung (und dennoch Ohrschtzer empfehlenswert)
Regentauglichkeit: davon wird auf meine Nachfrage abgeraten, weil Elektrogert ohne jede “Einstufung” oder “Norm”
Einsatzgebiet bei mir bisher: Verdichtung von Erde fr eine zuknftige Terrasse UND Verdichtung einer Erdrampe fr eine Schubkarre. Ergebnis: funktioniert
Einsatzgebiet zuknftig noch geplant: Verdichtung von Lavaschttung und obenauf Splitt, um darauf Platten zu verlegen. Ergebnis: offen
Bisheriges Fazit: empfehlenswert – und der Rest wird nachgereicht.
I am a little bit worried when I place the order because I am not sure if it will work. The machine arrived quickly with good package and then I tried it immediately after the work. I would say it’s a right purchase. I did my terrace with it and it works well. Great design for DIY and it deserves a 4 star and above.
I’ve been working in my garden and considered renting a compactor plate but I am only doing it on days off and sometimes it might be raining which makes it impossible “clay” so it made sense to invest in this. It does work well, the only issue is the electric cable always in the way but I guess you just learn how to move it out of the way. It does work!
Trs bon produit, lg idal pour des zone pitonnier ou pour le sablage des joints de pav bto
Seriously packs a punch this little thing! Very impressed with it and I would highly recommend! A LOT better than I thought when I opened it up and first saw the size of it (it’s quite small and lightweight), but boy does it do a decent job!! Bit of a pain in the backside having to trail a cable around, but being electric, it is pretty handy no fumes, no petrol costs.
Overall?. Great purchase!
Is is good for laying thinner hard core for und slabs. Has a few design failures. One the Shakeproof washers on handle don’t hold the nuts. These washers were designed for the Automobile industry in on flat surfaces, the handle is round. I replaced them with spring washers since then no problems. Two how do I wrap the cable? The two little pins are a bit small for the cable supplied. Or is the UK version only supplied with half a metre?
So far it works and was cheaper and more convenient than every three days renting a larger machine. At 26 kg. it’s heavy enough for me. I had hoped as Expat. to have found an excellent machine only the design faults disappoint.
I was going to hire one, but all available were far too heavy for me to get back home, or even to manoeuvre when they weren’t running, so an electric one was the alternative. I’m sure others might want the heavier petrol ones but for me, doing just one drive and a path, this worked brilliantly – it’s still very heavy, but perhaps half the weight of a professional wacker, and so takes a little longer, but the result was great. If I sell it on once I’ve completed all foreseeable work, then it will be much cheaper than renting, and I won’t feel that I’ve got to rush to finish either.
Ich wollte unbedingt eine elektrische Rttelplatte. Das grte Manko ist natrlich das geringe Gewicht und der daraus resultierenden Verdichtungstiefe. Der Vorteil liegt natrlich auf der Hand : kein stinkendes Benzin und etwaige Schmierstoffe, etc. Wenn Benzin immer teurer wird, sollten die Hersteller natrlich auch mitdenken. Fazit ist :Das Gert hat an der Stelle unseres Gartens die locker aufgefllte Erde mit bestem Ergebnis verdichtet…. mehr wollte ich nicht!!!
I used this machine to wack around 60 m2 of sub base crush and run it was easy to use and also compacted the material well
The machine was easy to move and also not to awkward to carry and put in the va
Good wacker plate very good for the price and it does the job.
I was a little bit skeptical of this. I’ve been doing DIY jobs for years and hiring big petrol whacker plates from a guy up the road. I bought this more out of hope than expectation. I can happily say though, I was proven wrong. You get a decent length of cable with it, so you don’t need an extension 99% of the time. It’s a nice weight – still a one man lift but with enough weight to be effective and it whacks really well. I can’t see myself going back to a petrol for anything but the most heavy-duty job, even then I reckon this will do the job fine. I used it on 6″ hardcore and it went down nicely, then I used it on 50mm block pavers with the optional rubber mat, and it worked a treat. The only caveat is you need to modify the rubber mat to get it to stay on reliably (It slips off if you just fix it with the clamps provided). Otherwise the machine and the mat worked perfectly.
Fr den Gartengebrauch gut. Um Gehwege oder Terrassen anzulegen. Fr Auffahrten eher weniger geeignet. Die Gewinde fr die Griffe waren schlecht gearbeitet, habe ich mit einem Gewindebohrer nachgeschnitten. Im groen und ganzen ein Toller Helfer.
It does exactly what it says on the can. If you compact in layers ive already done a medium size patio and several pathways. Used it to compact earth first then sub base and then quick pass on the sharp sand. was easy in the car…easy to move around…fairly quiet to operate. BUT as almost everyone else says….the handle bolts are useless. Vibrate loose and one off mine cross threaded because the screw tap was poor at the outset….with new handle design perfect for 5 stars.
For a lightweight whacker this is ok. Obviously it won’t have the same effect as a heavier weight version. But it’s fine for regular small size DIY jobs. Just keep an eye on the screws that hold the handle together as they do tend to undo themselves gradually!
Nickel pour mes besoins, 10m + 10m de pavs bton et j’aurai encore 50m a placer plus tard.
Mes 20m de fait rembourse dj la machine 🙂 Et m’ont viter deux locations 😉
Easy to put together, easy to carry with the bars on. Also comes with a decent amount of cable. As for the reviews of the handles coming loose, just really tighten them up good and proper and you should be alright, you can add a little bit of super glue to the thread if need be.
Definitely recommend this if you have a few days of whacking to do.
Great little machine, easy to transport, perfect for small garden projects. I bought this because I was fed up with hire charges for petrol ones which are bulky and they need delivery and collection. Easy to put together, it’s quiet and easy to manoeuvre. Compacted 32m2 in no time at all. Only one issue so far is that the handle did shake loose, obviously I hadn’t tightened the thumb screws enough.
Benziner sind schwerer, rtteln intensiver, verdichten besser usw.
Ist klar. Aber Elektro braucht keine Wartung, ist sofort startklar, braucht kein Benzin und l, luft auch nach 2 Jahren in der Garage sofort los..
Also habe ich Elektro gekauft, weil es fr mich praktischer ist.
Das Gert ist schnell zusammengebaut und enstpricht der Beschreibung.
Die Bedienung ist selbsterklrend.
Der Vorwrtsdrang ist kontrollierbar.
Kurvenfahrten sind mit etwas ben mglich; einen Rckwrtsgang gibt es natrlich nicht.
Die Verdichtung ist fr mich absolut ausreichend. Wir haben aktuell eine Terrasse aufgeschttet mit Recy
Really easy to use and not too heavy. I think it did the job really well. Compacted the driveway substructure big enough for 2 cars with ease. Similar one was 139.07 for one day from HSS and an extra daily charge for each extra day or 179 for the weekend. The whole job to 3 weeks working evenings and weekends so worth buying.
Absolut geeignet, um Sand zu verdichten oder mit der Gummimatte (muss separat gekauft werden) Pflastersteine abzurtteln.
Man darf von diesem Rttler nicht zuviel erwarten; fr Schotter ungeeignet! Also fr Gartenwege oder einen PKW-Stellplatz ja, fr viel befahrene Wege, die auch einen LKW aushalten sollen, nein.
Leider lsen sich die Schrauben, die den Griff zusammen halten, fters.
Wrde ich wieder kaufen!
Really good light weight flaten ground well glad i got it made life alot easie
Having now had a chance to use it, I can leave a review.
Building it initially is easy, 4 twist bots and a couple of cable ties and it’s done.
Using it is easy too. It’s one directional so it will ‘walk’ forward only, no reverse, so plan your route and go in a pattern that minimizes tight turns and stopping. Don’t be tempted to just drag it back while it’s still going unless you like the idea of doing the same patch a thousand times, it will dig in and ruin what you just did.
Little and often is the key to success with this machine. It’s not massively heavy (15KG) so don’t go putting 2 foot of base layer down and expect it to cope, build up the sub-base layer at a time and it will be brilliant.
I found a sub-layer or gravel topped with fine shale then sand worked well for a 2 1/2 ton truck.
It’s limitations are to fine compaction, its a vibrating plate not a trench rammer. If you want huge compaction invest more.
It’s really quiet too when it’s running, that surprised me, I thought it would be noisy.
All-in-all I’m impressed with it for the money. I’d read mixed reviews and took a a chance anyway, glad i did. If you’re planning pathways, garden pre-astro-turf laying, driveways or patios, this little plate will serve you well. If you’re building a house or a motorway, spend more and get industrial kit.
I bough this as an alternative to hiring. The price meant I could own it instead of having to hire over several weekends which would allow me to take my time (as a DIYer) it made financial sense.
Having now had a chance to use it, I can leave a review.
Building it initially is easy, 4 twist bots and a couple of cable ties and it’s done.
Using it is easy too. It’s one directional so it will ‘walk’ forward only, no reverse, so plan your route and go in a pattern that minimizes tight turns and stopping. Don’t be tempted to just drag it back while it’s still going unless you like the idea of doing the same patch a thousand times, it will dig in and ruin what you just did.
Little and often is the key to success with this machine. It’s not massively heavy (15KG) so don’t go putting 2 foot of base layer down and expect it to cope, build up the sub-base layer at a time and it will be brilliant.
I found a sub-layer or gravel topped with fine shale then sand worked well for a 2 1/2 ton truck.
It’s limitations are to fine compaction, its a vibrating plate not a trench rammer. If you want huge compaction invest more.
It’s really quiet too when it’s running, that surprised me, I thought it would be noisy.
All-in-all I’m impressed with it for the money. I’d read mixed reviews and took a a chance anyway, glad i did. If you’re planning pathways, garden pre-astro-turf laying, driveways or patios, this little plate will serve you well. If you’re building a house or a motorway, spend more and get industrial kit.
Brought this for bits in the garden and driveway. Really good quality bit if kit. Really easy to lift with the handles. Moves like a knife through butter when in use. Would really recommend it for diy.
Love this machine. Lightweight, easy to use and manoeuvre. Only one little problem, which can be easily sorted, is the handle does work loose when in operation due to the vibration. I’m sure with a little lock tight this will be sorted. Would recommend.
I bought this to help with the installation of Gabion baskets and the need to compact an MOT Type 1 base for these to sit on. Given this was a DIY job I didn’t want the hassle of buying or hiring a petrol compactor so decided to take the dive and give this electric version a go.
Wow what a piece of kit – yes it doesn’t have the same compaction power of a petrol but this doesn’t half to do a fantastic job. You will need to make sure you do it in shallow layers (up to 10cm) but the compaction is great as well as its maneuverability. It’s not the lightest piece of equipment but for most people moving it around won’t be too much hassle and the handles on top make this a lot easier.
Unlike other reviews the handle has stayed firm and has only required tightening once after an hours worth of use which given it is attached using screws with knurled knobs isn’t bad at all – ensure the small washers provided are used to give a tighter fitting.
I would certainly recommend this to anyone who doesn’t have any heavy duty requirement for compacting – if you do go and hire a petrol one 🙂
This compacter is great, maneuverability is a bit awkward, also its compacting pressure strength is not ideal so expect to have to help it a bit and have to do some extra passes, but overall, great results for such an inexpensive tool
Used it on tarmac. Did the job great. Machine is lightweight easy to use and put together.
Fantastic for my garden. Just need a bit of threadlock on the handle bolts.
Ordered this because to hire one meant I needed to buy petrol in a can during this fuel crisis, hire company warned me may be a problem, so glad I went for this as it arrived 18 hours after I placed the order. The cost of this compered with hiring a compactor over two or three weekends for a garden project made this a cost effective alternative. The review asks for a star rating for lightweight not sure what that was meant to mean as it is meant to be heavy and is. It compacted 20 square metres of type one hardcore with ease. After reading the reviews regarding the handles loosening I just put some loctite on the threads and had no problems. It is also very quiet so made it a pleasure to use. Well worth the money if you are planning to use over a extended period of time and of course no petrol and no trying to start a temperamental old petrol engine. Well worth the money and did as good a job as any compactor I have used in the past so don’t be put of because its electric.
Ordered this because to hire one meant I needed to buy petrol in a can during this fuel crisis, hire company warned me may be a problem, so glad I went for this as it arrived 18 hours after I placed the order. The cost of this compered with hiring a compactor over two or three weekends for a garden project made this a cost effective alternative. The review asks for a star rating for lightweight not sure what that was meant to mean as it is meant to be heavy and is. It compacted 20 square metres of type one hardcore with ease. After reading the reviews regarding the handles loosening I just put some loctite on the threads and had no problems. It is also very quiet so made it a pleasure to use. Well worth the money if you are planning to use over a extended period of time and of course no petrol and no trying to start a temperamental old petrol engine. Well worth the money and did as good a job as any compactor I have used in the past so don’t be put of because its electric.
Bought this to do a small project rather than hire for 38 pound per day . We’ll worth i
Sort of does the job, as a DIYer it has meant that I haven’t had to do the job in one go. Good bits, lightweight (relatively), manoeuvrable, quite (this is more important than you think). Bad bits, not heavy enough to really crush the material, handle keeps shaking off the fasteners.
It has done a job of flattening the MOT for laying artificial grass. I will be able to use it for smaller jobs as well that you wouldn’t go to the expense of hiring a machine for. To sum up ; I would recommend for general preparation (patios, flattening ground, paths, gardens) but not for contractors or for “heavy” driveways. I am happy with the purchase .
Sort of does the job, as a DIYer it has meant that I haven’t had to do the job in one go. Good bits, lightweight (relatively), manoeuvrable, quite (this is more important than you think). Bad bits, not heavy enough to really crush the material, handle keeps shaking off the fasteners.
It has done a job of flattening the MOT for laying artificial grass. I will be able to use it for smaller jobs as well that you wouldn’t go to the expense of hiring a machine for. To sum up ; I would recommend for general preparation (patios, flattening ground, paths, gardens) but not for contractors or for “heavy” driveways. I am happy with the purchase .
I use my uncle plate compactor, and did the job required, but it stopped working and my uncle sent it back under warranty, I purchased one and I’m happy with it, purchased an extra warranty which I’m covered for 3 years, prefer to have my own tools rather to borrow one or hire. Save money over time, maybe I will sell it after the warranty will run out. For me is good enough for what I’m doing, petrol ones are more complicated if something wrong it will happen.
You get what you pay for. Used this over the course of 4 weeks to do large patio and path sub base type 1 mot. Just a little longer than a hired petrol whacker. Beauty of it is no messing with hire stuff and could take my time plus I now own a whacker plate to use again or sell, cheaper than hiring one.
It was great when I first set up, but changed to petrol when jobs got bigger. Would recommend %
Easy to put together, easy to lift, compacted hardcore for concrete foundation. The only issue was the wingnuts on the handle did come loose a couple of times; they need to be really tight as the lock washer is not that effective.
Don’t expect to be laying roads with this but great for home use ( patios, paths, ahed bases etc ). Needed one at several different times and this was cheaper and more flexible than repeated hiring. Tighten the handle from time to time as the vibrations can loosen it – though it is pretty obvious when this is happening from extra vibration in handle.
Being electric I was quite surprised on the weight. I used it for tamping duff. Easy peasy to use. Just make sure the orange nuts on the handle is tight or they will work loose 9/10_
Not for industrial use you will need to go over the ground a couple of times.
This was really easy to assemble and was light enough for me to lift on my own but not for long distances. It seems to have compacted the MOT type 1 pretty well, far better than the hand tamper I was previously using. The only issue is, due to the vibration, the two bolts closest to the bottom of the handle come loose pretty easily. It wasn’t a huge issue for me as I knew to tighten every time I turned off the machine and to keep an eye on it but I can understand that if you were using this all the time, this would be a pain.
This was really easy to assemble and was light enough for me to lift on my own but not for long distances. It seems to have compacted the MOT type 1 pretty well, far better than the hand tamper I was previously using. The only issue is, due to the vibration, the two bolts closest to the bottom of the handle come loose pretty easily. It wasn’t a huge issue for me as I knew to tighten every time I turned off the machine and to keep an eye on it but I can understand that if you were using this all the time, this would be a pain.
Works well, my only dissapointment is handle works loss but takes two seconds to do up agai
Worked very well for compacting mot1 and gravel for a 50 metre garden path. There’s a good length of cable and its fairly quiet, certainly compared to a petrol compactor. The only slight thing to watch is that the fasteners for the handles do work loose and need retightening from time to time. It’ll certainly come in handy for future jobs.
I found it easy to use and not to heavy to move about. the only gripe I have is the fact the folding handle has to shorter bolts to fold the top part of the handle without removing them all together.
Son said this is brilliant for flattening. Did job in two minutes! He did not like the foldable handle, so left that off. It is very heavy.
Pour petits travaux, mais fait le job. Un bmol concerne les vis de fixation du manche resserrer rgulirement.
Great for small jobs very quiet takes a bit longer than a petrol wacker but the cost makes it a worth while purchase
I’ve used several wackers over the years and this one stands out because it’s lighter to move around and it always starts. Petrol wackers are great but have a habit of being hard to start.
This machine is lighter so needs more passes to achieve the compaction. It’s great for smaller areas and quickly pays for itself when compared to hiring a petrol one. This was bought for a job where we’d need to do lots of bits of compacting over several weeks. And it scores well in Tools Top Trumps because who else has a wacker? Buy one and win.
So glad I bought this. Really easy to use and more versatile than the one we were going to hire.
Brought this to do my patio and relay it after building work very easy to use and did the job well slightly bit heavy but would recommend
Easy to use easy to move around idea for small compact areas and does the job for patio and footpath
Easy to use. LONG CABLE but you’ll need an extension cable…using it to flatten a 4m x 6 m area…absolutely does the job…just got it at lunch time…spent 4 hours and it is just excellent..easy to use..good weight in the plate… look its a compactor so it needs weight…its not a Dyson with a ball its a wacker plate to wack stones and compact the earth..and it does exactly that…75 to hire one for 2 days…its a no brainer..
Easy to use for small jobs but wouldn’t use on large area, would buy a bigger machine… has been fine for me for what I needed it for… & definitely worth the money..
This was superb for being lightweight, as I have a double hernia. I was not looking forward to using a hired whacker plate. I had to do multiple runs but it did the job. As my block paving was set on different levels and different ground shapes it proved easy to manoeuvre. Good for storage as you can dismantle the push handles and noise levels low. Before I bought it I had seen some reviews and comments about how the handle thumbscrews come loose. This was easily resolved by securing tie wraps around the bar and thumbscrew. At the time of my block paving installation the weather was bad, this was another reason for buying, in that I could take my time and work around the weather.
This was superb for being lightweight, as I have a double hernia. I was not looking forward to using a hired whacker plate. I had to do multiple runs but it did the job. As my block paving was set on different levels and different ground shapes it proved easy to manoeuvre. Good for storage as you can dismantle the push handles and noise levels low. Before I bought it I had seen some reviews and comments about how the handle thumbscrews come loose. This was easily resolved by securing tie wraps around the bar and thumbscrew. At the time of my block paving installation the weather was bad, this was another reason for buying, in that I could take my time and work around the weather.
Great little compactor easy to use and glide around ,used it for type 1 in the back garden as long as you do thin layers of stone does the job well worth the money
For the price this is a great little tool. I have used it for the base for a patio, a path and to widen my drive (by about 2ft and that bit will seldom have a vehicle on) and it was fine for these small projects.
If I was doing a full drive or anything substantial I would be hiring a heavier ‘meatier’ plate but as I say I knew what I was getting and I’ve already recouped the outlay as I haven’t had to hire for these three jobs.
One thing is driving me crackers though – and loads of folk have said the same in their reviews – but the bolts holding the handles together vibrate out in seconds! It drives me mad, why would you design this into a vibrating plate? I have now started using gorilla tape to tape them in place but this is a faff I could do without!
Other than that though I am very happy with it.
For the price this is a great little tool. I have used it for the base for a patio, a path and to widen my drive (by about 2ft and that bit will seldom have a vehicle on) and it was fine for these small projects.
If I was doing a full drive or anything substantial I would be hiring a heavier ‘meatier’ plate but as I say I knew what I was getting and I’ve already recouped the outlay as I haven’t had to hire for these three jobs.
One thing is driving me crackers though – and loads of folk have said the same in their reviews – but the bolts holding the handles together vibrate out in seconds! It drives me mad, why would you design this into a vibrating plate? I have now started using gorilla tape to tape them in place but this is a faff I could do without!
Other than that though I am very happy with it.
Great compactor used on hardcore, sand and it will be good on block im sure of that. Great alternative to petrol
In general a very good piece of equipment, take time putting it together and regularly check it over and it seems to cope with most jobs, don’t expect to be able to lay a road, put paths, patios etc perfectly capable.
Working perfectly I am happy very good item fast delivery good selle
Fantastic for the price, keep a couple of bags of sand or hardcore to stick some extra weight on top when compacting. Amazing for the price. Sell on when job is done
Great, cheaper than hiring one too often, works well. Handles come loose but can work around as u have to stop every so often to untangle yourself from the cable. Quiet and effective, worked well on my drive
It is light enough to be manoeuvred easily but heavy enough to compact. It is not as heavy as the petrol ones so compaction must be made with thinner layers but it does an excellent job and well worth it if you are going to need for a long period of time. The only issue is the screws securing the handles vibrate loose so you need to periodically check and tighten them. Even loctite does not prevent completely this occurring. Overall as easy to operate and manoeuvre as a lawn mower but compacts well more so at the fro
It is light enough to be manoeuvred easily but heavy enough to compact. It is not as heavy as the petrol ones so compaction must be made with thinner layers but it does an excellent job and well worth it if you are going to need for a long period of time. The only issue is the screws securing the handles vibrate loose so you need to periodically check and tighten them. Even loctite does not prevent completely this occurring. Overall as easy to operate and manoeuvre as a lawn mower but compacts well more so at the fro
Bought for a job with limited access, not as powerfull as a petrol one but did the job perfectly. Nice and compact.
I found it very easy to use and did the job very good thank you 10/10
Brilliant compactor was so easy to assemble and use – plug in and away you go, it’s lightweight and easy to move around, have used it for loads of different jobs now and never failed to do the job.
Fantastic machine for the money only nagging issue having to keep electric cable out of the way got my grandson to help cheap labou
great little machine bought to do my patio rather than hiring.
Did a great job of compacting soil then mot aggregate .
well pleased saved me a lot of hassle
I have previously hired ‘Wacker Plates’ but as I have a large project that would require multiple hiring, it was cost effective to buy this product. It is every bit as powerful as anything I have previously hired and is a doddle to use. It weighs in at 26KG but is easy to manoeuvre.
Out of the box, it took about 3 minutes to set up. Basically it is just the two part handle frame to assemble and the power cord to secure.
It is quiet and very easy on your hands and joints. There is a risk of RSI with prolonged use, but the vibration is sufficiently dampened at the hand grip to mitigate this risk under normal usage. The instructions warn that 8 hours is the maximum daily usage limit. I have no doubt the product would be up to that, but I physically couldn’t.
Would recommend
I have previously hired ‘Wacker Plates’ but as I have a large project that would require multiple hiring, it was cost effective to buy this product. It is every bit as powerful as anything I have previously hired and is a doddle to use. It weighs in at 26KG but is easy to manoeuvre.
Out of the box, it took about 3 minutes to set up. Basically it is just the two part handle frame to assemble and the power cord to secure.
It is quiet and very easy on your hands and joints. There is a risk of RSI with prolonged use, but the vibration is sufficiently dampened at the hand grip to mitigate this risk under normal usage. The instructions warn that 8 hours is the maximum daily usage limit. I have no doubt the product would be up to that, but I physically couldn’t.
Would recommend