Plate compactor opinions . . .

Acoals · 2026-05-31T02:51:03.000Z

I might be looking to buy a reversible plate soon. Up to this point I have only had a smaller one direction plate, but it really is not big enough, and it only goes one way. What are some opinions on brands? I have a Wacker, and it is good. I have used Mikasa's before, and liked it a lot, so I would probably lean towards the Mikasa. Any opinions on Bomag or Weber? What size would you guys that do foundation work consider the biggest size you would want to have up against a new wall? I have heard rumors about guys messing up walls with too big of a plate. I am kind of looking at either a Wacker 3050/Mikasa 128 or a Wacker 3750/Mikasa 158. Would the bigger one be pushing it on a wall? What about even bigger, such as Mikasa 208 or Wacker 4045? I do a lot of building pads as well, and bigger is better in that case.

Started by AcoalsMay 31, 202621 replies

CM1995ExpertJun 6, 2026#21
Jimbo said: What brand name is this attachment? I have been told these rollers, even Bradco, don't last very long.... Click to expand... That has been my experience with a Bobcat one.
AMBMikeSenior MemberJun 7, 2026#22
CM1995 said: That has been my experience with a Bobcat one. Click to expand... Ditto.

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