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Equipment details

Plate Tamper Rental for the London, ON Area

Plate Tamper — Vibratory Plate Compactor
Half Day Price

$

60 CAD

Full Day Price

$

90 CAD

Weekly Day Price

$

360 CAD

Equipment Rental Brothers offers plate tamper rental for the London, ON area for gravel base preparation, paver patios, walkways, small driveways, shed pads, and other flat granular compaction work. Available from our Otterville, ON yard.

Applications and Plate Tamper vs Jumping Jack

What a Plate Tamper Is Built For

A vibratory plate compactor is designed for flat, broad compaction work on granular materials such as gravel, crushed stone, screening, and paver base.

Common Applications

  • paver patio base preparation
  • walkway and driveway gravel compaction
  • shed pad and small slab base preparation
  • landscape hardscape base work

Plate Tamper vs Jumping Jack

Choose the plate tamper for flat granular surfaces. Choose a jumping jack tamper for trenches, clay-heavy soils, and confined vertical backfill compaction.

Specifications
  • Tool Type: Vibratory plate compactor
  • Best For: Gravel base, pavers, patios, walkways, shed pads
  • Material: Granular base, gravel, screenings, crushed stone
  • Fuel: Gasoline; return at same level as pickup
  • Not Ideal For: Narrow trenches and cohesive clay backfill
  • 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 trench backfill and clay-heavy soil, compare with jumping jack tamper rental.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is a plate tamper used for?

A plate tamper is used to compact flat granular material such as gravel, screenings, crushed stone, and paver base for patios, walkways, shed pads, and small driveways.

Can I use a plate tamper for paver base?

Yes. Paver base preparation is one of the most common uses for a plate tamper. Compact in appropriate lifts for a stable base.

Should I use a plate tamper or jumping jack?

Use a plate tamper for broad, flat granular surfaces. Use a jumping jack for narrow trenches, cohesive soils, and confined vertical backfill.