Compactor vs. Rammer - which is better for Your project?
Choosing between a compactor and an earth tamper depends on the specifics of the project and the requirements of the ground. In this article, we will take a look at these two types of construction equipment, analyzing their operation, benefits, limitations, and optimal applications.
Action
Compactors use vibration to compact soil or other materials. They are equipped with a large working plate that moves up and down, causing vibrations that effectively harden the ground. They can be divided into vibratory, which are more versatile, and reversible, which are more effective in compacting narrow spaces.
Vibratory rammers, on the other hand, work on the principle of impact and vibration. They have a smaller working surface than compactors, and their mechanism involves hitting the ground, which causes it to be compacted.
Benefits and limitations:
Compactors offer high efficiency, effectively compacting large areas and a variety of materials, such as soil, gravel, and asphalt. Ramirent Construction Equipment Rental offers compactor rentals that can compact to a greater depth, which is ideal for larger construction projects, and also offer models that can work in a variety of terrain conditions. However, larger models can be less mobile and more difficult to maneuver in tight spaces.
Earth rammers are compact, making them easier to use in tight spaces and hard-to-reach areas. Ramirent Construction Equipment Rental offers earth rammers for rent, which are typically less expensive to rent than plate compactors, which can be beneficial for smaller projects, and are also easy to transport and maneuver. However, they are less effective on large areas due to their limited working area and compaction depth, and may have limited versatility in more difficult terrain.
Application
The compactor is perfect for road and parking lot construction, where work on large surfaces and deep compaction is required, as well as for compacting surfaces, preparing the ground for concrete, asphalt or other surfaces. It is ideal for larger construction projects, where efficiency and speed of work are key.
In turn, the earth tamper, called a jumper, is perfect for garden work, such as building paths, terraces and other small garden projects, and for small construction projects, where compacting small surfaces and around installations is important. It will also work in narrow spaces, where precision compaction is important.
Are you interested in renting a compactor or renting an earth tamper? Contact Ramirent construction equipment rental!