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  • 1 piece steel head and handle
  • Cushion grip provides comfort and control
  • Great for leveling asphalt, stone, gravel and dirt
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About This Product

This Razor-Back tamper is ideal for tamping asphalt, gravel, stone and dirt. This all steel constructed tamper is durable to withstand heavy duty construction for industrial, residential and commercial applications. It also has a 10 in. handle grip to provide hand comfort and control when tamping. This is a great tool to lay down soil and make sure it is flat and established.

Highlights

  • 10 in. x 10 in. steel tamper with steel handle
  • Ergonomic cushion grip is contoured for maximum gripping comfort and increase torque
  • Ideal for leveling ground, installing pavers and repairing blacktop
  • Tamper is in 1-piece
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Product Information

Internet # 100158211

Model # 30005

Store SKU # 1000023034

Specifications

Dimensions

Handle Length (in.)

44.5 in

Head Width (in.)

10

Details

Garden Tool Handle Style

Long Handle

Handle Material

Steel

Head Material

Steel

Returnable

90-Day

Works With

No additional compatibility

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

Lifetime

Questions & Answers

What does it weigh
ByJun 15, 2026
1 Answer | 
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Hi, thank you for your question! This weight of the product is 13 lbs.

By|Jun 16, 2026


    Weight?
    ByMay 29, 2026
    1 Answer | 
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    Hi! Thank you for your question. The weight for this item 13lbs.

    By|May 29, 2026


      What is the weight
      ByMar 20, 2026
      1 Answer | 
      Answer This Question

      Hi, Thank you for your question! This weight of the product is 13 lbs.

      By|Apr 19, 2026

        (1)

        What is the weight of the complete tool and total length of bar?
        ByDec 1, 2025
        1 Answer | 
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        Hi, Thank you for your question! This tamper weighs 13lbs. and the handle is 44.5" long.

        By|Mar 1, 2026

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          Why can't you list the weight?
          ByNov 2, 2024
          2 Answers | 
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          The product weighs 14.3 lbs. This information is available in the product specifications.

          By|Dec 15, 2025

          (2)

          NO! The tamper weight is NOT provided in “Specifications.”

          By|Jul 19, 2026

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            Can you use asphalt with this tamper?
            ByMay 26, 2024
            1 Answer | 
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            Hello, Yes, this product can be used on asphalt as well as gravel, stone, and dirt. Thank you for your inquiry.

            By|May 28, 2024


              Would a rubber door mat be a good paver protector to put down when using this tamper?
              ByAug 28, 2023
              1 Answer | 
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              Hello, Please be advised to be careful when using rubber for the bounce back. Thank you for your inquiry.

              By|Jun 18, 2025

                (1)

                To determine which tamper has more compactive force, we need to calculate the pressure each one exerts. The formula for pressure is: Pressure = Force / Area Where: Force = Weight of the tamper Area = Surface area of the tamper in contact with the grou
                ByAug 20, 2023
                1 Answer | 
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                1st. One would need to know the mass. The weight would help.

                By|May 18, 2026

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                  Customer Reviews

                  4.7 out of 5

                  • 4.7 out of 1,157 reviews
                  • 97% recommend this product
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                  Quality seems really good and sturdy, but haven’t had a chance to use it yet. Hopefully soon!
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                  Needs hardwood handle.
                  For every day use it only last about a month, the steel handle snaps off right at the gussets.
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                  Response from The AMES CompaniesJun 24, 2025
                  Hi, Thank you for your feedback! We are sorry to hear about your tamper. Please send photos of the issue and proof of purchase to Help@Ames.com for review.
                    1 found this review helpful
                    High quality tamper great for paving base material and gravel. Remember to use dirt or plastic when utilizing with cold patch asphalt as it will eventually stick to the tamper. However, this is easily removed.
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                    • Verified Purchase
                    I needed this tamper to compact some gravel for some pavers I needed to install. The gravel was c...
                    I needed this tamper to compact some gravel for some pavers I needed to install. The gravel was covering a sewer pipe and I needed something that would compact the gravel without damaging the pipe while also getting into some tight corners. This did a great job of doing all that. The tool is fairly heavy but most of the weight is at the bottom where it’s needed. The top of the handle has a foam grip that makes it easy to handle and comfortable to use. My hands didn’t get damaged from the force of using this to compact the gravel because of the foam grip. Overall, I am happy with this tool as it did what I needed it to do.
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                    • DIY
                    • Recommended
                    2 found this review helpful
                    dolid strong
                    Great product very solid heavy made with life time warranty cant beat that, gets the job done .
                    by
                      • Recommended
                      So glad I bought this!
                      I was making a gravel pad for a shed and was really struggling to make the ground level. After doing some research online I decided I needed to tamp the ground. I looked around and Home Depot and finally decided on this one due to the design and price. This thing worked perfectly. It was the perfect weight to pack down the ground but wasn’t too heavy that it was difficult to use. The grip handle was great and I didn’t get any blisters or anything. I am currently searching for more products around the house so I can use it again.
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                        • Recommended
                        6 found this review helpful
                        Well built!
                        Well built!
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                        1 found this review helpful
                        Made very good, has a power coating on the handle end with a comfortable grip. Also has a smooth ...
                        Made very good, has a power coating on the handle end with a comfortable grip. Also has a smooth bottom for tamping.
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                        • DIY
                        • Verified Purchase
                        • Recommended
                        Finally
                        I’ve contemplated buying this for a while now to level out place in my back yard. Finally made the purchases and so far I am happy with my purchase and good price.
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                          • Recommended
                          This is a good product to tamp new top soil and grass sod pieces. It is a great product to streng...
                          This is a good product to tamp new top soil and grass sod pieces. It is a great product to strengthen your arms, it has to have weight to tamp and it will get to your arms and lower back and I am 71. Getting a new and larger shed and have an extremely sloped back yard, so brought in top soil to level out the area for the shed. I didn't think I could get large rental tamper out of my pickup, so this was my alternative. It worked because when the shed installers came in they complimented me on how level I had gotten the installation area using this tamper.
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                          Great for leveling ground, installing pavers, and repairing blacktop with its durable all-steel construction.
                          Great for compacting soil, asphalt, and gravel with its durable 48 in. hardwood handle and 8 x 8 in. steel head.
                          Great for compacting dirt; features a durable cast iron head and lightweight fiberglass handle for easy maneuvering.
                          Great for leveling asphalt, stone, gravel, and dirt with its durable welded steel head and cushioned grip.

                          Plate Size

                          10 in. x 10 in.
                          8 x 8 in.
                          8 in. x 8 in.
                          10 in. x 10 in.

                          Operating Weight

                          14.3 lb
                          8.1 lb
                          9.08 lb
                          15.5 lb

                          Adjustable Handle