Tamping Rammers
When working with cohesive soils like clay, silt, or mixed backfill, standard plate compactors often fail to achieve the required density because they simply "float" over the surface. Our collection of Tamping Rammers (often called jumping jacks) is engineered to solve this problem by delivering high-velocity impact force. These machines are designed to drive deep into the soil profile, shearing soil particles and squeezing out air pockets to create a stable, impermeable foundation. With their narrow footprints, they are the essential tool for compacting utility trenches, pipeline bedding, and tight corners around foundation footings where larger equipment cannot fit.
We understand that a rammer is arguably the hardest-working tool on any jobsite, which is why our lineup features models powered by commercial Honda GX Series engines specifically designed for high-vibration environments. These units are built with heavy-duty ribbed bellows and laminated wood and steel shoes, ensuring they can withstand the punishing force of daily compaction without delaminating or tearing. Balanced for operator comfort and equipped with advanced air filtration systems to protect the engine from dust, these rammers deliver the reliability contractors need to pass soil compaction tests on the first try.