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21T Excavator Plate Compactor hire
£894.00 £804.60/week
(inc VAT)
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Everything you need to know about 21T Excavator Plate Compactor hire
Description
The 21 Tonne Excavator Hydraulic Plate Compactor is a powerful, heavy-duty attachment designed for high-performance compaction of soil, gravel, hardcore, sand and backfill materials.
Powered by the excavator's auxiliary hydraulic system, this attachment delivers high-frequency vibrations and exceptional compaction force, making it ideal for large-scale groundwork, deep trench backfilling, foundation preparation, road construction and heavy-duty civil engineering projects.
Manufactured from heavy-duty reinforced steel and equipped with industrial-grade vibration-dampening rubber mounts, the compactor provides excellent durability, stability and reliable performance in demanding construction environments.
Ideal for professional groundwork contractors, civil engineering companies, utility installations, roadworks and large-scale construction applications.
Specification
| Specification | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| Attachment Type | Hydraulic Plate Compactor |
| Excavator Compatibility | 17–27 Tonne Class |
| Operating Weight | Approx. 1,000–1,150 kg |
| Hydraulic Oil Flow | Approx. 110–200 L/min |
| Operating Pressure | Approx. 100–200 Bar |
| Vibration Frequency | Approx. 2,000–2,200 Vibrations/min |
| Compaction Force | Approx. 100–110 kN |
| Base Plate Length | Approx. 1,200–1,365 mm |
| Base Plate Width | Approx. 860–865 mm |
| Drive System | Auxiliary Hydraulic |
| Mounting Type | Pin-On / Quick Hitch |
| Construction | Heavy-Duty Reinforced Steel |
Features
Key Features
- High-performance hydraulic vibration for powerful and efficient ground compaction.
- Heavy-duty reinforced steel construction for maximum strength and durability.
- Designed for 21 tonne excavators and compatible carrier classes.
- Powerful compaction force for demanding groundwork applications.
- Heavy-duty rubber vibration dampeners help reduce vibration transfer to the excavator.
- Ideal for deep trenches, foundations, embankments and large construction sites.
- Provides effective compaction of soil, gravel, sand and aggregate materials.
- Reduces manual labour and the need for personnel inside deep excavations.
- Operates directly from the excavator's auxiliary hydraulic system.
- Robust, low-maintenance design for professional construction use.
Applications
- Deep trench and drainage backfilling
- Heavy-duty soil and aggregate compaction
- Road and motorway construction
- Foundation and commercial groundwork preparation
- Utility and pipeline installations
- Embankment and earthworks compaction
- Industrial and commercial construction
- Large-scale landscaping and site preparation
- General civil engineering and infrastructure projects
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