This information isn’t always readily available but the electric model I tested travelled at 5m per minute while the petrol ones tend to move at 8m to 15m per minute.

If this isn’t available, then the Evolution Power Tools Hulk Petrol Compactor (which is actually pictured above) is worth considering, and although I’ve not personally used it, a landscaper friend of mine has. It requires some assembly before use, but this petrol power unit will get the job done even over rough terrain once put together. The smallest petrol wacker plates like this Wolf 8200N Petrol Compactor 79cc are still twice the weight and double the compacting power of the electric alternatives.I have also used them to maintain and lay the stone paths around the nursery and to compact soil and sand in the large polytunnels before laying weed control fabric. The Hulk Electro is ideal for the construction and landscaping industries and offers a very realistic alternative to hiring, due to its incredible value!

I ended up getting carried away and dug out a lot deeper than I intended so the last metre or so I dug out and raked it over to make it 200mm deep. Overall, this is a good alternative to the largest Wolf wacker plate which is also impressive, and you do get an extra year of warranty for personal use off Hyundai.Hyundai 196cc Wacker Plate Compactor – One of the best picks for larger jobs, backed by a 3-year warranty. Wacker plates are a great way to compact soil, hardcore and stone and make it more solid for landscaping purposes.

If you’re having problems with your soil eroding at the base of a wall, using a wacker plate to compact it will help to reinforce it and stop any more erosion from happening. The Hyundai 196cc Wacker Plate is the top-of-the-line flagship compactor plate from this well-renowned brand. Evolution has no control over these sites and are not responsible for their content or availability.

The manoeuvrability of this compactor into small spaces is useful, especially if you are working on awkwardly shaped work sites.

Additionally, one of the models in this review has hinged and foldable handles that flip down out of the way for ease of storage. While the cheaper ones may be easier to use for beginners, they’re usually made with lightweight materials that can break or bend too easily. So if you’re looking for an easy way to get things done around the home or garden, a wacker plate is definitely worth considering. The HYCP6570 is powered by a 163cc 4-stroke recoil start petrol engine, with a large fuel tank for long running.This warranty is given, subject to certain obligations undertaken by the owner as described in this document.