Aug 23, 2014 · Hi all, I need to buy a jumping jack compactor for the next job. I am looking at a Bomag 4stroke and a Wacker 2 stroke. They are both used. I am leaning towards the wacker as it is $700 …

Mar 17, 2005 · There are few situations (if any) where a jumping jack would be completely inadequate for compaction, but there are many where a plate compactor (small or large) does't work well.

May 21, 2020 · I can use a Wacker jumping jack I have or I'll have to rent a 700 lb reversible plate compactor for $250. I would need the large plate compactor because the modified was put in last fall …

Jan 4, 2010 · You can compact 9" to a foot with an elephants foot or jumping jack. A regular small plate compactor will barely do 2-3 inch lifts adequately. If you dig a small trench you need the elephants …

May 21, 2022 · I'm under the impression that the jumping jack is not the right tool for the job at all and looking more towards vibratory plate compactors. What were you thinking about in terms of a …

Oct 25, 2013 · Jump to Latest 5.9K views 11 replies 9 participants last post by brock029 Oct 25, 2013 J jhark123 Discussion starter 2566 posts · Joined 2008 #1 ·Oct 25, 2013 I am accustomed to renting a …

May 19, 2006 · A miniature “jumping jack” compactor with a long shank would be my idea of perfect. Any comments will be welcome and if anyone has already “invented ” this, I would like to hear from you.

May 12, 2009 · The 2540 is plate compactor. Not the jumping jack you're thinking of. From what I could find, it is a pretty big one, and that is why it needs a reverse. I use to run a big foot Wacker (16x16" ) …

Feb 4, 2004 · I have both a plate compactor and a jumping jack. I was told by a concrete guy that plate compactors were the only thing to use as jumping jacks tore the soil up rather than compacting it …

Sep 3, 2010 · To best compact that soil a jumping jack works the best for smaller areas or a pad footed roller for larger areas. Granular soils (gravel and rock) need vibration to shake and move the …