Compactor
rental in
Phoenix, AZ
20 in forward plate compactor for base, footings and trench backfill, at $55/day. It is a warehouse pickup item, so no delivery is required.
Rates don't include delivery, the 15% damage waiver or tax. See your out-the-door price with a quick quote.
Compactors in one paragraph
Compaction is the least glamorous part of any hardscape or utility job and the one that decides whether the work lasts. Uncompacted base settles, and settlement shows up as a dipped patio or a cracked slab months later.
The plate compactor is the machine for that work. It runs in lifts of a few inches at a time, and it is cheap enough that most crews keep it for the whole job rather than the day.
If the ground is heavy clay a plate is the wrong tool, and a rammer or a roller is what the job wants. We do not stock either, and we would rather say so than rent you the wrong machine.
3 things we will ask you for
- The area to compact, measured rather than estimated
- How deep each layer of fill is before you compact it
- What the material is, whether that is gravel base, sand or clay
Send us a photo of the access route and the work area, and we will tell you straight which machine to take.
The machine at a glance
| Specification | Plate compactor |
|---|---|
| Make and model | Wacker Neuson WP1550AWN, Multiquip MVC82VH or similar |
| Type | Forward plate, walk behind |
| Best for | Base, footings and backfill |
| Working width | 20 in |
| Weight | 175 to 190 lb, depending on make |
| Daily rate | $55 |
| Weekly rate | $275 |
| 4-week rate | $500 |
| Delivery | Optional, warehouse pickup |
Pick a machine
Full specs on each pageWhich one you need
| Your job | Rent |
|---|---|
| Base under pavers or flagstone | Plate compactor |
| Backfilling a trench in lifts | Plate compactor |
| Prepping for a shed or a slab | Plate compactor |
| Grooming or refreshing artificial turf | Turf brush |
| Working infill into new turf | Turf brush |
| Compacting heavy clay | Neither. A rammer or a roller, which we do not stock |
Work out the estimate total
Put in the ZIP the machine is going to and how long you need it. The delivery band and the estimate total come back straight away, waiver, fuel and tax included.
| Rental, 1 day | — |
|---|---|
| Damage waiver, 15% | — |
| Prepaid fuel | — |
| Delivery out, enter a ZIP | — |
| Pickup back | — |
| Sales tax, 9.1% | — |
| Estimate total | — |
About this figure. The total carries the 15% damage waiver, prepaid fuel and 9.1% sales tax. This is an estimate rather than a quote, and we confirm the band from the full address before anything is booked.
Pickup or delivery
This machine is light enough to collect from our location yourself, so delivery is optional rather than required, and you will need a vehicle and tie downs that suit the weight.
If you would rather we brought it out to you, call us and we will price the run to your address before you book.
Pick it up from our location during store hours, Monday to Friday 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., and bring it back during store hours on the return date.
Where we deliver
Common questions
How much does it cost to rent a compactor in Phoenix?
$55/day, $275 for the week or $500 for 4 weeks. The 4-week rate costs the same as 9 days.
Do I need delivery for a compactor?
No. It is a warehouse pickup item that fits in a pickup bed with 2 people to load. We can deliver if you want, but on a $55 item the freight often costs more than the rental.
Why does base have to be compacted in layers?
Because a plate only drives its energy a few inches down, so a thick lift firms up on top while the bottom of it stays loose. That looks finished, holds nothing and settles later.
Should I wet the base before compacting?
Lightly, yes. Granular material compacts much better slightly damp than bone dry, which matters more in Phoenix than most places.
Other equipment
All equipment4 sizes from 19 to 40 ft, all battery powered with tires that do not mark a finished floor.
Daily rates start at $143 Aerial work platforms Boom lifts3 sizes of 4WD diesel boom lift, 46 to 51 ft working height.
Daily rates start at $350 Turf and grounds Turf equipmentStihl MM 56 C-E Yard Boss with a power broom head, for grooming artificial turf and working in infill.
Daily rate $45Know which one you need?
You can book it online in about 2 min, or call us and we will put it straight onto the schedule.
Talk to a Summit representative
Tell us the job, the access route and the ground conditions, and we will tell you which machine to take before you pay for anything.
Call (602) 900-1845