{"title":"Excavator Compaction Wheels \u0026 Plates","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcavator compaction wheels and plates\u003c\/strong\u003e compact backfill in trenches, around foundations and on embankments using your excavator's reach and down-force, so the work is done from the cab rather than by someone in the trench. Choose a sheepsfoot compaction wheel for clay and cohesive soils, or a vibrating compaction plate for hardcore, gravel and sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompactor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExcavator size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWidth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/1-2-tonne-excavator-compaction-wheel\"\u003e1–2 tonne compaction wheel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–2 tonnes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200mm wheel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e52kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClay and cohesive soils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/2-5-5-tonne-excavator-compaction-wheel\"\u003e2.5–5 tonne compaction wheel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5–5 tonnes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300mm wheel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e142kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClay and cohesive soils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/6-8-tonne-excavator-compaction-wheel\"\u003e6–8 tonne compaction wheel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–8 tonnes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300mm wheel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e182kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClay and cohesive soils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/12-14-tonne-excavator-compaction-wheel\"\u003e12–14 tonne compaction wheel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12–14 tonnes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e465mm wheel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e360kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClay and cohesive soils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/17-22-tonne-excavator-compaction-wheel\"\u003e17–22 tonne compaction wheel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17–22 tonnes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e510mm wheel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e613kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClay and cohesive soils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/12-14-tonne-excavator-compaction-plate\"\u003e12–14 tonne compaction plate\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12–14 tonnes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,053 x 650mm plate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e465kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardcore, gravel, sand and soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe compaction wheels are fully mechanical. The plate runs off your excavator's auxiliary hydraulics. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-quote\"\u003eAsk us\u003c\/a\u003e about a compaction plate for a 2 to 8 tonne machine, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-tools\"\u003eexcavator tools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure which you need? Read \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/compaction-wheel-vs-compaction-plate\"\u003ecompaction wheel or compaction plate\u003c\/a\u003e for how to choose and how to compact backfill in layers.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1-2-tonne-excavator-compaction-wheel","title":"1–2 Tonne Excavator Compaction Wheel – 200mm Wheel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1–2 tonne excavator compaction wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e compacts backfill in trenches, embankments and subgrade using the weight and down-force of your excavator. It's a sheepsfoot-style wheel: a narrow drum with clubfoot lugs that concentrate the load onto a small area, so it compacts clay and other cohesive soils far more effectively than a hand-operated roller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe wheel is 200mm wide and 340mm in diameter, and the unit weighs 52kg. It's fully mechanical, so it needs no hydraulics, and the self-aligning roller bearings sit in a sealed housing and lubricate themselves, so there's no routine maintenance. It's finished with the linkage to suit your excavator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e200mm wheel, 340mm diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClubfoot lugs concentrate the load onto a small area\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBest on clay and other fine-grained, cohesive soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNo hydraulics needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSealed housing with self-aligning, self-lubricating roller bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFinished with the linkage to fit your excavator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e1–2 Tonne Compaction Wheel Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e010-CW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExcavator size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–2 tonnes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWheel width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWheel diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e340mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTop width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e204mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlate depth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e249mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e52kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHydraulics\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLinkage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade to fit your excavator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTrench backfill\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEmbankments and bunds\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSubgrade and formation layers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClay and cohesive soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGroundworks and utility trenches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompaction Wheel or Compaction Plate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA compaction wheel kneads cohesive soils like clay and works well down a trench. A vibrating compaction plate is usually better for granular material such as hardcore, gravel and sand. For 12 to 14 tonne machines, see our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/12-14-tonne-excavator-compaction-plate\"\u003e12–14 tonne excavator compaction plate\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGetting a Good Result\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCompact backfill in layers rather than all at once, and check for buried services before you work in or near a trench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eExcavator and Quick-Hitch Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMachine weight is only a starting point. Excavators in the same weight class can use different pin sizes, linkage widths and quick hitches, so the compaction wheel is finished with the linkage to suit your machine. When you order, send us:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExcavator make and model\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMachine operating weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eQuick hitch make and model, if you run one\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePin diameter and pin centres\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDipper width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur guide on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-measure-an-excavator-for-a-new-bucket\"\u003ehow to measure an excavator for a new bucket\u003c\/a\u003e shows how to take the pin measurements. If you can't measure, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-quote\"\u003esend us photos of your hitch\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery and Ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach compaction wheel is confirmed to suit your machine before it's supplied. Delivery is usually within 7 to 10 working days, although factory lead times can change this. If you need it for a fixed date, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-quote\"\u003econtact us before ordering\u003c\/a\u003e so we can confirm the current lead time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e1–2 Tonne Compaction Wheel FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a sheepsfoot roller?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA compaction wheel with lugs, or feet, around the drum. The lugs push into the soil and concentrate the load, which compacts clay and cohesive soils better than a smooth roller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need hydraulics?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It's fully mechanical and works off the excavator's own down-force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich soils is it best for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine-grained, cohesive soils like clay. For granular material such as hardcore and gravel, a vibrating compaction plate is usually the better choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my 1–2 tonne excavator?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's finished with the linkage to suit your machine. Send us your make, model, pin diameter, pin centres, dipper width and quick hitch details and we'll confirm it before it's supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOther Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a larger machine, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/2-5-5-tonne-excavator-compaction-wheel\"\u003e2.5–5 tonne compaction wheel\u003c\/a\u003e. Compare every size in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-compactors\"\u003eexcavator compaction wheels and plates\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-tools\"\u003eexcavator tools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardlife","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66141010657629,"sku":"010-CW","price":834.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/9049\/8653\/files\/1-2-tonne-excavator-compaction-wheel.webp?v=1791384890"},{"product_id":"2-5-5-tonne-excavator-compaction-wheel","title":"2.5–5 Tonne Excavator Compaction Wheel – 300mm Wheel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2.5–5 tonne excavator compaction wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e compacts backfill in trenches, embankments and subgrade using the weight and down-force of your excavator. It's a sheepsfoot-style wheel: a narrow drum with clubfoot lugs that concentrate the load onto a small area, so it compacts clay and other cohesive soils far more effectively than a hand-operated roller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe wheel is 300mm wide and 408mm in diameter, and the unit weighs 142kg. It's fully mechanical, so it needs no hydraulics, and the self-aligning roller bearings sit in a sealed housing and lubricate themselves, so there's no routine maintenance. It's finished with the linkage to suit your excavator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e300mm wheel, 408mm diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClubfoot lugs concentrate the load onto a small area\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBest on clay and other fine-grained, cohesive soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNo hydraulics needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSealed housing with self-aligning, self-lubricating roller bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFinished with the linkage to fit your excavator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e2.5–5 Tonne Compaction Wheel Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e020-CW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExcavator size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5–5 tonnes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWheel width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWheel diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e408mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTop width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e388mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlate depth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e354mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e142kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHydraulics\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLinkage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade to fit your excavator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTrench backfill\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEmbankments and bunds\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSubgrade and formation layers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClay and cohesive soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGroundworks and utility trenches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompaction Wheel or Compaction Plate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA compaction wheel kneads cohesive soils like clay and works well down a trench. A vibrating compaction plate is usually better for granular material such as hardcore, gravel and sand. For 12 to 14 tonne machines, see our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/12-14-tonne-excavator-compaction-plate\"\u003e12–14 tonne excavator compaction plate\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGetting a Good Result\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCompact backfill in layers rather than all at once, and check for buried services before you work in or near a trench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eExcavator and Quick-Hitch Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMachine weight is only a starting point. Excavators in the same weight class can use different pin sizes, linkage widths and quick hitches, so the compaction wheel is finished with the linkage to suit your machine. When you order, send us:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExcavator make and model\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMachine operating weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eQuick hitch make and model, if you run one\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePin diameter and pin centres\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDipper width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur guide on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-measure-an-excavator-for-a-new-bucket\"\u003ehow to measure an excavator for a new bucket\u003c\/a\u003e shows how to take the pin measurements. If you can't measure, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-quote\"\u003esend us photos of your hitch\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery and Ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach compaction wheel is confirmed to suit your machine before it's supplied. Delivery is usually within 7 to 10 working days, although factory lead times can change this. If you need it for a fixed date, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-quote\"\u003econtact us before ordering\u003c\/a\u003e so we can confirm the current lead time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e2.5–5 Tonne Compaction Wheel FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a sheepsfoot roller?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA compaction wheel with lugs, or feet, around the drum. The lugs push into the soil and concentrate the load, which compacts clay and cohesive soils better than a smooth roller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need hydraulics?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It's fully mechanical and works off the excavator's own down-force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich soils is it best for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine-grained, cohesive soils like clay. For granular material such as hardcore and gravel, a vibrating compaction plate is usually the better choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my 2.5–5 tonne excavator?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's finished with the linkage to suit your machine. Send us your make, model, pin diameter, pin centres, dipper width and quick hitch details and we'll confirm it before it's supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOther Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a smaller or larger machine, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/1-2-tonne-excavator-compaction-wheel\"\u003e1–2 tonne compaction wheel\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/6-8-tonne-excavator-compaction-wheel\"\u003e6–8 tonne compaction wheel\u003c\/a\u003e. Compare every size in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-compactors\"\u003eexcavator compaction wheels and plates\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-tools\"\u003eexcavator tools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardlife","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66141010821469,"sku":"020-CW","price":1194.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/9049\/8653\/files\/2-5-5-tonne-excavator-compaction-wheel.webp?v=1791384897"},{"product_id":"6-8-tonne-excavator-compaction-wheel","title":"6–8 Tonne Excavator Compaction Wheel – 300mm Wheel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e6–8 tonne excavator compaction wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e compacts backfill in trenches, embankments and subgrade using the weight and down-force of your excavator. It's a sheepsfoot-style wheel: a narrow drum with clubfoot lugs that concentrate the load onto a small area, so it compacts clay and other cohesive soils far more effectively than a hand-operated roller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe wheel is 300mm wide and 408mm in diameter, and the unit weighs 182kg. It's fully mechanical, so it needs no hydraulics, and the self-aligning roller bearings sit in a sealed housing and lubricate themselves, so there's no routine maintenance. It's finished with the linkage to suit your excavator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e300mm wheel, 408mm diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClubfoot lugs concentrate the load onto a small area\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBest on clay and other fine-grained, cohesive soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNo hydraulics needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSealed housing with self-aligning, self-lubricating roller bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFinished with the linkage to fit your excavator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e6–8 Tonne Compaction Wheel Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e060-CW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExcavator size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–8 tonnes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWheel width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWheel diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e408mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTop width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e388mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlate depth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e384mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e182kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHydraulics\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLinkage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade to fit your excavator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTrench backfill\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEmbankments and bunds\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSubgrade and formation layers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClay and cohesive soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGroundworks and utility trenches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompaction Wheel or Compaction Plate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA compaction wheel kneads cohesive soils like clay and works well down a trench. A vibrating compaction plate is usually better for granular material such as hardcore, gravel and sand. For 12 to 14 tonne machines, see our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/12-14-tonne-excavator-compaction-plate\"\u003e12–14 tonne excavator compaction plate\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGetting a Good Result\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCompact backfill in layers rather than all at once, and check for buried services before you work in or near a trench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eExcavator and Quick-Hitch Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMachine weight is only a starting point. Excavators in the same weight class can use different pin sizes, linkage widths and quick hitches, so the compaction wheel is finished with the linkage to suit your machine. When you order, send us:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExcavator make and model\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMachine operating weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eQuick hitch make and model, if you run one\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePin diameter and pin centres\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDipper width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur guide on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-measure-an-excavator-for-a-new-bucket\"\u003ehow to measure an excavator for a new bucket\u003c\/a\u003e shows how to take the pin measurements. If you can't measure, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-quote\"\u003esend us photos of your hitch\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery and Ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach compaction wheel is confirmed to suit your machine before it's supplied. Delivery is usually within 7 to 10 working days, although factory lead times can change this. If you need it for a fixed date, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-quote\"\u003econtact us before ordering\u003c\/a\u003e so we can confirm the current lead time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e6–8 Tonne Compaction Wheel FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a sheepsfoot roller?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA compaction wheel with lugs, or feet, around the drum. The lugs push into the soil and concentrate the load, which compacts clay and cohesive soils better than a smooth roller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need hydraulics?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It's fully mechanical and works off the excavator's own down-force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich soils is it best for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine-grained, cohesive soils like clay. For granular material such as hardcore and gravel, a vibrating compaction plate is usually the better choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my 6–8 tonne excavator?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's finished with the linkage to suit your machine. Send us your make, model, pin diameter, pin centres, dipper width and quick hitch details and we'll confirm it before it's supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOther Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a smaller or larger machine, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/2-5-5-tonne-excavator-compaction-wheel\"\u003e2.5–5 tonne compaction wheel\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/12-14-tonne-excavator-compaction-wheel\"\u003e12–14 tonne compaction wheel\u003c\/a\u003e. Compare every size in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-compactors\"\u003eexcavator compaction wheels and plates\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-tools\"\u003eexcavator tools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardlife","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66141010887005,"sku":"060-CW","price":1314.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/9049\/8653\/files\/6-8-tonne-excavator-compaction-wheel.webp?v=1791384897"},{"product_id":"12-14-tonne-excavator-compaction-wheel","title":"12–14 Tonne Excavator Compaction Wheel – 465mm Wheel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e12–14 tonne excavator compaction wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e compacts backfill in trenches, embankments and subgrade using the weight and down-force of your excavator. It's a sheepsfoot-style wheel: a narrow drum with clubfoot lugs that concentrate the load onto a small area, so it compacts clay and other cohesive soils far more effectively than a hand-operated roller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe wheel is 465mm wide and 600mm in diameter, and the unit weighs 360kg. It's fully mechanical, so it needs no hydraulics, and the self-aligning roller bearings sit in a sealed housing and lubricate themselves, so there's no routine maintenance. It's finished with the linkage to suit your excavator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e465mm wheel, 600mm diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClubfoot lugs concentrate the load onto a small area\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBest on clay and other fine-grained, cohesive soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNo hydraulics needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSealed housing with self-aligning, self-lubricating roller bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFinished with the linkage to fit your excavator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e12–14 Tonne Compaction Wheel Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100-CW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExcavator size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12–14 tonnes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWheel width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e465mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWheel diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTop width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e570mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlate depth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e480mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e360kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHydraulics\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLinkage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade to fit your excavator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTrench backfill\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEmbankments and bunds\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSubgrade and formation layers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClay and cohesive soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGroundworks and utility trenches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompaction Wheel or Compaction Plate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA compaction wheel kneads cohesive soils like clay and works well down a trench. A vibrating compaction plate is usually better for granular material such as hardcore, gravel and sand. For 12 to 14 tonne machines, see our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/12-14-tonne-excavator-compaction-plate\"\u003e12–14 tonne excavator compaction plate\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGetting a Good Result\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCompact backfill in layers rather than all at once, and check for buried services before you work in or near a trench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eExcavator and Quick-Hitch Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMachine weight is only a starting point. Excavators in the same weight class can use different pin sizes, linkage widths and quick hitches, so the compaction wheel is finished with the linkage to suit your machine. When you order, send us:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExcavator make and model\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMachine operating weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eQuick hitch make and model, if you run one\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePin diameter and pin centres\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDipper width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur guide on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-measure-an-excavator-for-a-new-bucket\"\u003ehow to measure an excavator for a new bucket\u003c\/a\u003e shows how to take the pin measurements. If you can't measure, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-quote\"\u003esend us photos of your hitch\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery and Ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach compaction wheel is confirmed to suit your machine before it's supplied. Delivery is usually within 7 to 10 working days, although factory lead times can change this. If you need it for a fixed date, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-quote\"\u003econtact us before ordering\u003c\/a\u003e so we can confirm the current lead time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e12–14 Tonne Compaction Wheel FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a sheepsfoot roller?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA compaction wheel with lugs, or feet, around the drum. The lugs push into the soil and concentrate the load, which compacts clay and cohesive soils better than a smooth roller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need hydraulics?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It's fully mechanical and works off the excavator's own down-force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich soils is it best for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine-grained, cohesive soils like clay. For granular material such as hardcore and gravel, a vibrating compaction plate is usually the better choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my 12–14 tonne excavator?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's finished with the linkage to suit your machine. Send us your make, model, pin diameter, pin centres, dipper width and quick hitch details and we'll confirm it before it's supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOther Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a smaller or larger machine, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/6-8-tonne-excavator-compaction-wheel\"\u003e6–8 tonne compaction wheel\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/17-22-tonne-excavator-compaction-wheel\"\u003e17–22 tonne compaction wheel\u003c\/a\u003e. Compare every size in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-compactors\"\u003eexcavator compaction wheels and plates\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-tools\"\u003eexcavator tools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardlife","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66141010952541,"sku":"100-CW","price":2394.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/9049\/8653\/files\/12-14-tonne-excavator-compaction-wheel.webp?v=1791384897"},{"product_id":"17-22-tonne-excavator-compaction-wheel","title":"17–22 Tonne Excavator Compaction Wheel – 510mm Wheel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e17–22 tonne excavator compaction wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e compacts backfill in trenches, embankments and subgrade using the weight and down-force of your excavator. It's a sheepsfoot-style wheel: a narrow drum with clubfoot lugs that concentrate the load onto a small area, so it compacts clay and other cohesive soils far more effectively than a hand-operated roller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe wheel is 510mm wide and 866mm in diameter, and the unit weighs 613kg. It's fully mechanical, so it needs no hydraulics, and the self-aligning roller bearings sit in a sealed housing and lubricate themselves, so there's no routine maintenance. It's finished with the linkage to suit your excavator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e510mm wheel, 866mm diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClubfoot lugs concentrate the load onto a small area\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBest on clay and other fine-grained, cohesive soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNo hydraulics needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSealed housing with self-aligning, self-lubricating roller bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFinished with the linkage to fit your excavator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e17–22 Tonne Compaction Wheel Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200-CW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExcavator size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17–22 tonnes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWheel width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e510mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWheel diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e866mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTop width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e640mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlate depth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e480mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e613kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHydraulics\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLinkage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade to fit your excavator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTrench backfill\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEmbankments and bunds\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSubgrade and formation layers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClay and cohesive soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGroundworks and utility trenches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompaction Wheel or Compaction Plate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA compaction wheel kneads cohesive soils like clay and works well down a trench. A vibrating compaction plate is usually better for granular material such as hardcore, gravel and sand. For 12 to 14 tonne machines, see our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/12-14-tonne-excavator-compaction-plate\"\u003e12–14 tonne excavator compaction plate\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGetting a Good Result\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCompact backfill in layers rather than all at once, and check for buried services before you work in or near a trench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eExcavator and Quick-Hitch Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMachine weight is only a starting point. Excavators in the same weight class can use different pin sizes, linkage widths and quick hitches, so the compaction wheel is finished with the linkage to suit your machine. When you order, send us:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExcavator make and model\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMachine operating weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eQuick hitch make and model, if you run one\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePin diameter and pin centres\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDipper width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur guide on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-measure-an-excavator-for-a-new-bucket\"\u003ehow to measure an excavator for a new bucket\u003c\/a\u003e shows how to take the pin measurements. If you can't measure, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-quote\"\u003esend us photos of your hitch\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery and Ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach compaction wheel is confirmed to suit your machine before it's supplied. Delivery is usually within 7 to 10 working days, although factory lead times can change this. If you need it for a fixed date, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-quote\"\u003econtact us before ordering\u003c\/a\u003e so we can confirm the current lead time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e17–22 Tonne Compaction Wheel FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a sheepsfoot roller?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA compaction wheel with lugs, or feet, around the drum. The lugs push into the soil and concentrate the load, which compacts clay and cohesive soils better than a smooth roller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need hydraulics?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It's fully mechanical and works off the excavator's own down-force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich soils is it best for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine-grained, cohesive soils like clay. For granular material such as hardcore and gravel, a vibrating compaction plate is usually the better choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my 17–22 tonne excavator?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's finished with the linkage to suit your machine. Send us your make, model, pin diameter, pin centres, dipper width and quick hitch details and we'll confirm it before it's supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOther Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a smaller machine, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/12-14-tonne-excavator-compaction-wheel\"\u003e12–14 tonne compaction wheel\u003c\/a\u003e. Compare every size in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-compactors\"\u003eexcavator compaction wheels and plates\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-tools\"\u003eexcavator tools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardlife","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66141033333085,"sku":"200-CW","price":3588.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/9049\/8653\/files\/17-22-tonne-excavator-compaction-wheel.webp?v=1791385102"},{"product_id":"12-14-tonne-excavator-compaction-plate","title":"12–14 Tonne Excavator Compaction Plate – Hydraulic, 650mm Plate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e12–14 tonne excavator compaction plate\u003c\/strong\u003e is a hydraulic vibrating plate compactor that works off your excavator's arm. It compacts hardcore, gravel, aggregate and soil in trenches, around foundations and on slopes and embankments, at up to 50m² an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe vibration comes from a hydraulically driven rotating unbalanced weight, so it works at almost any angle and doesn't rely on extra down-pressure from the boom. Two steel assemblies are joined by four heavy-duty rubber mounts that soak up vibration before it reaches your machine. It can also drive fence posts. It's finished with the linkage to suit your excavator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlate 1,053mm long and 650mm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompacts up to 50m² an hour\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWorks at almost any angle: trenches, foundations, slopes and embankments\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFour heavy-duty rubber mounts isolate vibration from the machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFor hardcore, gravel, aggregate and soil, and can drive fence posts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRuns off your excavator's auxiliary hydraulics\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFinished with the linkage to fit your excavator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e12–14 Tonne Compaction Plate Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100-CP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExcavator size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12–14 tonnes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlate size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,053 x 650mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e575mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTop plate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 x 620mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e465kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutput\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 50m² an hour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHydraulics\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAuxiliary circuit (we'll confirm your flow and pressure)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLinkage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade to fit your excavator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTrench backfill and pipe bedding\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFoundations and footings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSlopes, banks and embankments\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHardcore, sub-base and aggregate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDriving fence posts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompaction Plate or Compaction Wheel?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA vibrating plate is usually the better choice for granular material such as hardcore, gravel and sand. For clay and other cohesive soils, a sheepsfoot-style \u003ca href=\"\/products\/12-14-tonne-excavator-compaction-wheel\"\u003ecompaction wheel\u003c\/a\u003e kneads the soil and often does a better job. Read \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/compaction-wheel-vs-compaction-plate\"\u003ecompaction wheel or compaction plate\u003c\/a\u003e for more on choosing and compacting in layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHydraulic Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe plate runs off your excavator's auxiliary hydraulic circuit. Send us your machine's auxiliary flow and pressure, or just your make and model, and we'll confirm it's suitable before it's supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eExcavator and Quick-Hitch Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMachine weight is only a starting point. Excavators in the same weight class can use different pin sizes, linkage widths and quick hitches, so the compaction plate is finished with the linkage to suit your machine. When you order, send us:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExcavator make and model\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMachine operating weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eQuick hitch make and model, if you run one\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePin diameter and pin centres\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDipper width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur guide on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-measure-an-excavator-for-a-new-bucket\"\u003ehow to measure an excavator for a new bucket\u003c\/a\u003e shows how to take the pin measurements. If you can't measure, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-quote\"\u003esend us photos of your hitch\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery and Ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach compaction plate is confirmed to suit your machine before it's supplied. Delivery is usually within 7 to 10 working days, although factory lead times can change this. If you need it for a fixed date, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-quote\"\u003econtact us before ordering\u003c\/a\u003e so we can confirm the current lead time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e12–14 Tonne Compaction Plate FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat hydraulics does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn auxiliary circuit on your excavator. Send us your machine's flow and pressure and we'll confirm it's suitable before it's supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompaction plate or compaction wheel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plate suits granular material like hardcore, gravel and sand. A sheepsfoot compaction wheel suits clay and cohesive soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it compact?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 50m² an hour, depending on the material and the depth of each layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo you have a plate for a smaller excavator?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-quote\"\u003eAsk us\u003c\/a\u003e about a compaction plate for a 2 to 8 tonne machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSee all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-compactors\"\u003eexcavator compaction wheels and plates\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-tools\"\u003eexcavator tools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardlife","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66141033496925,"sku":"100-CP","price":2100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/9049\/8653\/files\/12-14-tonne-excavator-compaction-plate.webp?v=1791385104"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/9049\/8653\/collections\/200-CW___05_1.webp?v=1791386051","url":"https:\/\/mammothattachments.com\/collections\/excavator-compactors.oembed","provider":"Mammoth Attachments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}