{"product_id":"2-hp-electric-vibratory-plate-compactor-tamper-for-gravel-soil-compaction","title":"2 HP Electric Vibratory Plate Compactor Tamper for Gravel Soil Compaction","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 27px; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget, sans-serif;\"\u003eSILENT POWER\u0026lt; SOLID RESULTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 27px; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe future of compaction is here: introducing the Tomahawk Electric Plate Compactor. Extreme power, zero emissions. The new eJXPC50 Electric Plate Compactor combines the old with the new: the same unstoppable force as our gas-powered compactors, without engine emissions for use outdoors and indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a force of 1,420 lbs\/ft², compact granular to cohesive soils up to 8 inches at 3000 blows per minute. Power through narrow trenches, cramped spaces, and inclines up to 20° at 79 ft\/min with the robust 19”x15” steel plate. Built to last, this tamper’s strength can handle the toughest conditions for retaining walls, landscapes, hardscapes, asphalt, and more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt’s low-noise output allows operators to work in quieter conditions, producing sound levels peaking at a low 14 decibels. Reduce noise and expand productivity where gas-powered equipment cannot be used. With 2800 RPMs, the strength of the 2HP motor is anything but compromised. Enhance your compaction with the all new Tomahawk Electric Plate Compactor.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 27px; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 27px; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/salsify-ecdn.com\/images\/0c12922470d5da3c62f606ad4d331972.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 50%;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"a-spacing-mini\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eELECTRIC POWERED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"a-spacing-mini\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a simple push of a button - experience smooth, consistent compaction that rivals traditional models.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/salsify-ecdn.com\/images\/4e071469fd41d61cce6d139fad53b7b8.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 50%;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"a-spacing-mini\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMPACTION FORCE OF 1,420 LBS\/FT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVibrating at 6,400 blows\/min, this forward plate compactor is perfect for professional applications requiring nuclear density testing and field compaction tests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/salsify-ecdn.com\/images\/69d3522f319c5e80c23ebca44bb0734c.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 50%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNARROW 19\" X 15\" BASE PLATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to maneuver narrow, cramped spaces at 79 ft\/min - this plate compactor is a contractor's first choice for sidewalks, driveways, and repair work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/salsify-ecdn.com\/images\/49d72ac70f58d2d40f0d1641e2321d97.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 50%;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAPPLICATIONS \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTackle any project including patios, walkways, artificial turf, and more! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/salsify-ecdn.com\/images\/b58eae643f03413a67d90f821359c4a8.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 50%;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eROLL CAGE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDurable and tough, this compactor is fortified with a robust roll cage and vibration isolation mounts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg data-mce-=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/salsify-ecdn.com\/images\/922a292e07973ff8199fb3ea913935ff.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 50%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRUSTED NATIONWIDE\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith long-lasting materials, parts, \u0026amp; more – see why contractors large and small are choosing Tomahawk for their construction projects!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/salsify-ecdn.com\/images\/95456adab41121fade169e737c360f48.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 50%;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSAVE MONEY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpray your own backyard and save hundreds of dollars you would pay to pest services.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompaction force of 1,420 lbs.\/ft\u003cspan\u003e²\u003c\/span\u003e (9.4 kN)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompaction of cohesive and granular soils up to 8 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.0Hp\/1.5kW Electric Brushless 120V Motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRobust 19”x15” steel base plate stands up to the toughest jobsite applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperate in areas that with poor ventilation, require low noise, or indoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAchieve emission-free, safer operation and ability to work in emission-regulated areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYear Warranty with reliability you can trust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompaction Force: \u003cspan\u003e1,420 lbs\/ft² \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlate Size: 19”x15” (48.2x38.1cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlows per Minute: 3000 BPM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: \u003cspan\u003e2.0Hp\/1.5kW\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmperage: 18.8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentrifugal Force: 9.4 Kn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVibration Frequency: 60 hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravel Speed: 79 ft\/min \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtension Cord: 12 Gauge \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 110 lbs (49.8kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVoltage: 120 V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeeds to Run on a Min. of a 12 Gauge Extension Cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIP44 Motor Protecting Rating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum Gradient: 20°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSound Power Level: 64 dBa\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompaction of Cohesive Soils: 8 Inches (20.3cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompaction of Granular Soils: 6.2\u003cspan\u003e Inches (15.7cm) \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Year Warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"s8gg2 _2UIKs\" data-hook=\"info-section-title\"\u003ePackage Includes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-hidden=\"false\" class=\"rah-static rah-static--height-auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1yvxJ cell\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"info-section-description\" class=\"WncCi\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eeJXPC50 Plate Compactor\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Year Warranty with reliability you can trust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"s8gg2 _2UIKs\" data-hook=\"info-section-title\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetaining Walls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtificial Turf Installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFootings and Foundation Projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLandscapes and Hardscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatchwork on Asphalt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePipeline Applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad Repair and Trenchwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCohesive Soils and Granular Soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSticky Soils - Such as Clay or Clayey silt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGravel, Sand, Silt, Clay, or Mixed Soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase, Subbase, Subgrade, Subsoil \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackfill Pools, Parks, Cemeteries, and Golf Courses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat Compactor Do I Need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA compactor is an essential tool for preparing a solid base for structures such as patios, retaining walls, concrete slabs, and more. Tamping rammers and compactors are used to increase the density of soil by reducing air voids, which help to improve soil stability, support structures, and prevent settling. With so many options on the market, choosing the right plate compactor can be a daunting task. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall Jobs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are installing artificial turf, building dirt pathways, or need to improve soil stability - but do not need to adhere to a minimum compaction rating you can use a compactor in the 110 lbs (50 kilo) range. These are great for anyone looking to get a job done by themselves with little headache.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium Jobs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your project involves building a retaining wall, patio, driveway, sidewalk, or concrete slab you will need a bit more muscle. Rammers and compactors i\u003cspan\u003en the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e130-200 lbs (60-90 kilo) range \u003c\/span\u003ethat can achieve a compaction force above 3,000 lbs\u003cem\u003e²\u003c\/em\u003e\/ft are best. You will achieve 98-100% compaction ratings needed for proper compaction to prevent soil settling and foundation damage. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Jobs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEquipment needed for large compaction projects should also be able to achieve a minimum compaction force of 3,000 lbs\u003cem\u003e²\u003c\/em\u003e\/ft to reach 98-100% compaction ratings needed for proper compaction. Where this equipment differs from medium range equipment is it's efficiency. Large jobs are typically performed by professional contractors where speed and jobsite efficiency are critical to their success. Compactors that help jobsite efficiency may feature reverse control, hydraulic drive, and the ability to compact asphalt. If you are not too worried about the time it takes to complete a project, you can save a few bucks and invest in equipment in the medium range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRenting vs. Buying \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Investing in your own plate compactor is ideal for professionals who need reliable, on-demand access to equipment. Ownership means no rental wait times, lower long-term costs, and the freedom to choose the right model for your jobs. With proper care, your compactor can serve you for years—paying for itself after just a few projects. It’s the smart choice for contractors, landscapers, and construction crews who compact frequently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-044feaf0-7fff-c4a2-c607-44f117b2c376\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eRenting is best for one-off or infrequent projects where the upfront cost of buying isn’t justified. It offers flexibility and no maintenance responsibilities, but can get expensive over time. If you’re using a compactor more than a few times a year, buying will quickly become the more cost-effective option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCA Proposition 65 Warning\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠ \u003cstrong\u003eWARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer. 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