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Equipment details

Jumping Jack Tamper Rental for the London, ON Area

Jumping Jack Tamper — Rammer Compactor
Half Day Price

$

83 CAD

Full Day Price

$

125 CAD

Weekly Day Price

$

500 CAD

Equipment Rental Brothers offers jumping jack tamper rental for the London, ON area for trench backfill, cohesive soil compaction, narrow excavations, utility work, and confined compaction areas where a plate tamper is not the right fit. Available from our Otterville, ON yard.

Applications and Rammer vs Plate Tamper

What a Jumping Jack Tamper Is Built For

A jumping jack tamper, also called a rammer compactor, delivers focused vertical impact. It is best suited to trench backfill, clay-heavy soil, narrow excavations, and areas where compacting force needs to be concentrated in a smaller footprint.

Jumping Jack vs Plate Tamper

Choose the jumping jack for trenches, cohesive soil, and confined backfill. Choose the plate tamper for flatter granular bases such as gravel pads, paver bases, walkways, patios, and driveway preparation.

Specifications
  • Tool Type: Rammer / jumping jack compactor
  • Best For: Trench backfill, clay soil, confined areas, utility work
  • Compaction Action: Focused vertical impact
  • Fuel: Gasoline; return at same level as pickup
  • Compared With Plate Tamper: Better for trenches and cohesive soils, less suitable for broad flat granular surfaces
  • Safety: Hearing protection, boots, gloves, and eye protection required

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Rates and Service Area

Available in half-day, full-day, multi-day, and weekly rental periods. Security deposit required. Return clean and free of excessive soil buildup.

Pickup location: 265927 Maple Dell Rd, Otterville, ON N0J 1R0

Equipment Rental Brothers serves customers across the London, ON area and surrounding region. For patio bases and larger flat granular areas, compare with plate tamper rental.

Frequently Asked Questions
When should I use a jumping jack instead of a plate tamper?

Use a jumping jack for trenches, cohesive soil, and confined backfill. Use a plate tamper for broader, flat granular surfaces such as paver bases, patios, and driveway gravel.

Is a jumping jack good for trench backfill?

Yes. Trench backfill is one of the main applications for a jumping jack because its focused vertical impact works well in narrow excavations.

Can I use a jumping jack on gravel?

It can compact some granular material, but a plate tamper is usually the better tool for broad, flat gravel bases. The jumping jack is stronger for trenches and confined soil compaction.