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Home < Hire < Concreting & Compaction < Compactors

The Compactors range

Our compactor hire and plate compactor hire London range offers reliable ground preparation solutions for construction, landscaping, and groundwork projects. Whether you need forward plate compactors for small to medium areas, reversible compaction plates for increased control on larger sites, or heavy-duty wacker plates for intensive sub-base preparation, our equipment delivers consistent performance and dependable compaction results.

Suitable for professional contractors, groundwork specialists, and DIY users, our comprehensive hire range includes petrol and diesel plate compactors, reversible wacker plates, and trench compactors for confined spaces. Explore robust, easy-to-operate machines designed to achieve stable, well-compacted surfaces for foundations, paving, and general site preparation in both indoor and outdoor environments.

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Dual direction plate compactor in yellow

Forward/Reverse Plate Compactor, Diesel, 400mm

£172.86 per week Code: 06/065
Atlas Copco Plate Compactor Disel 500mm

Forward/Reverse Plate Compactor, Diesel, 500mm, 225kg

£230.91 per week Code: 06/055
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Plate Compactor – 500mm – Petrol

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Plate Compactor – 400mm – Petrol

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Narrow Plate Compactor – 330mm – Petrol

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330mm Narrow Plate Compactor

Plate Compactors

£66.61 per week Code: 06/010
400mm Plate Compactor

Plate Compactor, 400mm

£63.77 per week Code: 06/020
Plate Compactor 500mm

Plate Compactor, 500mm

£63.77 per week Code: 06/050
Plate Compactor 500mm Diesel

Plate Compactor, Diesel, 500mm

£93.41 per week Code: 06/040
Rubber Pad For Petrol Plate Compactor

Rubber Pad For Petrol Plate Compactor

£19.90 per week Code: B0601025
Trench Rammer

Atlas Copco, Trench Rammer, Petrol, 230mm

£121.77 per week Code: 06/070

Frequently asked questions

What is a plate compactor used for in construction?

It is used to prepare foundations, compact sub-bases, and stabilise ground before building work begins.

What size plate compactor do I need?

Typical guidance:

Small patios/paths: 40–60kg compactors
Driveways and medium areas: 60–90kg compactors
Heavy-duty sub-bases: 90kg+ compactors

What is the difference between light and heavy compactors?

Heavier machines deliver deeper compaction and are better for thicker sub-base layers, while lighter machines are easier to manoeuvre in tight spaces.

Can I hire a compactor with other equipment?

Yes. They are often hired alongside diggers, mixers, and concrete tools.

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