Customer Reviews for YARDMAX 2500 lb. Compaction Force Plate Compactor 6.5HP/196cc

Good price works good for most projects

Like the tool except for the throttle control that attaches to the handle. How it is attached is a poor design. Other than that, the tool itself works really well

Very bad experience after 5 minutes started leak oil

It works pretty well. The pull-cord does not like to retract but I think I can fix that. The throttle is disappointing, it is awkward and you really have to manually keep it open.

Will tackle your job

I will like to return but I am not back in town until Friday this week

Excellent plate compactor I love it I really recommend it easy to work with i I buy it for a small project instead of renting one so I decided to buy one and it was a great decision was lot options but I decided for yard max good price

Great for sand compaction on golf course sand traps (bunkers).

This item was simple to complete instalation. Was cheaper than lower budget competition and performed better than I expected. I am preparing 5000 Sq ft of concrete and used this to compact gravel. Travels easy when in use and the wheels made moving before and after use a breeze. Only completed 1200 Sq ft of pad today. Will complete rest later and if I have any issues I will update my review. Not expecting any issues. Highly suggest this compactor for compacting gravel, sand, and dirt.

Seemed like a nice small compactor great for small jobs and I like the wheels for transporting. But it was missing parts out of the box as well and some of the cheaper parts broke after its first use. After all you get what you pay for.

It did all that I needed it to do . I built a 50 ft. Retaining wall that was 6 tall and compacted the soils/crushed rocks every 6”. The machine started easy and compacted very well. Yes I would buy it again.

Good value for a home diy project

Works good great deal

You get what you pay for. Instructions are poor, when I first used it pre-assemble screws fell out and your website should say the pad attachment was sold separately

Several projects needed for purchasing this great compactor. It's already paid for itself in rental charges! Easy to put together, straightforward to use.

Great machine at a great price!

Doesn't work this is my second one and there's no way I can make a starter so this is really horrible machine so I going to return back

The motor suddenly smoked and stopped running after about the first minute of use.

Very easy to use and fired up the first pull. Be sure to use Loctite on the 2 screws for the cover otherwise they will vibrate loose within a few minutes.

Strong, durable compactor. Used for my 8x8 paver patio (RCA) and 30 ft walk up

I was a little apprehensive about the OEM Engine, but it has turned out to be extremely reliable and always starts on the first pull, for the price it is an unbeatable compactor

Used for approximately 2 hours when the throttle assembly came apart. Have been unable to fit the components back together and remount them to the handle. Contacted the company about warranty service last week; have yet to hear from them.

the best plate compactor for home owner.start right out the box! loved it

The machine start falling apart .

Handle folds forward and contacts the vent on fuel tank , fuel tank vent now broken can’t find any replacement parts otherwise good machine

Started right up, first pull. light weight easy to maneuver. Only thing I didn't care for with this unit is the spring loaded handle, I ended up putting a few zip ties around it to manage the maneuverability of the unit. It tends to spring forward while in operation. Other then that does the job for small jobs.