{"product_id":"northstar-tamping-rammer-honda-gx160-engine","title":"NorthStar Tamping Rammer Honda GX160 Engine","description":"\u003ch1\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUtility Contractors: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlumbers and pipe-layers who need to backfill pipelines and trenches quickly without dragging multiple machines to the site.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaving Crews: \u003c\/strong\u003eAsphalt workers handling street repairs, driveway cut-outs, and patching jobs that require a smooth finish and fast travel speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLandscaping Professionals: \u003c\/strong\u003eHardscape experts prepping bases for retaining walls and paver patios where sand, gravel, and clay are all mixed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMunicipal Workers: \u003c\/strong\u003eCity maintenance crews who need a versatile, do-it-all compaction tool for daily infrastructure repairs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRental Fleet Owners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Equipment yard operators who need rugged, low-maintenance machines built to survive constant abuse from different users.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e'Need to Knows'\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uniquely designed to bridge the gap between a tamping rammer and a plate compactor, handling both cohesive clay and granular gravel effectively.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHonda GX160 Power:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powered by the EPA-certified Honda GX160 (5.5 HP) engine, ensuring absolute reliability and easy starting on remote sites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12-Inch Compaction Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drives out air pockets up to a foot deep per pass, allowing your crews to work with thicker lifts of backfill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4,134 Lbs of Force:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generates serious professional power to lock in structural sub-bases and prevent future settling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Speed Coverage: \u003c\/strong\u003eTravels between 72 and 85 feet per minute, enabling a single operator to cover up to 2,200 square feet per hour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e17x17 Inch Plate: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe perfectly square plate provides an excellent balance of surface area for flatwork and agility for narrow trenches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngine: \u003c\/strong\u003eHonda GX160 (5.5 HP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompaction Force: \u003c\/strong\u003e4,134 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompaction Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlate Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17\" x 17\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2,200 sq ft\/hr\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e187 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU: \u003c\/strong\u003e47016.NOR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: NorthStar\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNorthStar Rammer \u0026amp; Plate Compactor Hybrid\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eFast, Versatile Compaction for Mixed Soils and Trenches\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/9798\/1238\/files\/Northstar_Tamping_Rammer_plate_compactor_GX160_600x600.jpg?v=1771482913\" alt=\"Northstar tamping rammer Plate Compactor with features highlighted on a white background\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBringing two different compaction machines to a small job site is a massive waste of truck space and time. This unique piece of equipment bridges the gap, combining the nimble footprint of a forward plate with the deep-hitting impact of a rammer. \u003cstrong\u003eWhen you need to compact clay, sand, and gravel in the same excavation, the NorthStar Tamping Rammer Honda GX160 Engine delivers the versatility required to handle changing soil conditions on the fly.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDriving this unit is the legendary 5.5 HP Honda powerplant. Contractors know that when you are down in a trench or out on a remote site, reliable starting is everything. \u003cstrong\u003eThis engine provides the high RPMs needed to generate 6,400 vibrations per minute, ensuring the machine never bogs down, even in damp, sticky backfill.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePacking 4,134 pounds of compaction force, it punches well above its weight class. You get up to 12 inches of compaction depth per pass, making it incredibly efficient for pipeline bedding and deep structural backfill.\u003c\/strong\u003e This deep penetration means your crew can dump thicker lifts of dirt at a time, resulting in fewer passes and faster job completion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpeed and coverage are what make this unit a moneymaker. \u003cstrong\u003eCapable of covering up to 2,200 square feet per hour with a rapid travel speed of up to 85 feet per minute, it keeps your crew moving forward.\u003c\/strong\u003e The perfectly square 17-inch plate is large enough to flatten open patches but agile enough to navigate easily around trench boxes and tight corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintenance on the NorthStar Tamping Rammer Honda GX160 Engine is straightforward and hassle-free. \u003cstrong\u003eIt features a convenient oil checking system and a dual filter setup to keep abrasive job site dust out of the engine block.\u003c\/strong\u003e The heavy-duty bellows are designed to require minimal upkeep, ensuring the machine stays in the dirt making money rather than sitting in the shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeighing in at a well-balanced 187 pounds, it is remarkably easy to handle and maneuver for a single operator. \u003c\/strong\u003eWhether you are patching municipal asphalt, laying utility pipelines, or prepping a residential foundation, this hybrid compactor gives you the rental-grade durability and high-impact performance your business demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose The Northstar Tamping Rammer Plate Compactor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Action Functionality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBridges the gap between equipment types, offering the deep-penetrating action of a rammer with the smooth, rapid coverage of a plate compactor for mixed-soil jobsites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReliable Honda GX160 Engine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtilizes the industry-standard 5.5 HP Honda engine, known globally for its first-pull starting reliability, fuel efficiency, and long-term durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMassive 12-Inch Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapable of pushing out air voids up to a full 12 inches deep, saving you time by allowing your crew to compact thicker lifts of dirt in a single pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Productivity Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered for speed, traveling up to 85 feet per minute to easily compact up to 2,200 square feet per hour on open flatwork and road patches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4,134 Lbs of Impact Force\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivers exceptional centrifugal force to securely lock in cohesive clay, loose sand, and sharp gravel, preventing costly call-backs for sunken pavement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRental-Grade Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt to survive the toughest users with low-maintenance bellows and a dual air filtration system that stops abrasive trench dust from reaching the carburetor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNimble 17x17 Plate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe square plate geometry provides perfect balance, making it highly maneuverable in narrow pipelines and confined foundations where turning space is limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Options: \u003c\/strong\u003eCheck out other \u003ca title=\"Tamping Rammers\" href=\"https:\/\/timbersplitterwarehouse.com\/collections\/tamping-rammers\"\u003eTamping Rammers\u003c\/a\u003e or other \u003ca title=\"NorthStar\" href=\"https:\/\/timbersplitterwarehouse.com\/collections\/northstar\"\u003eNorthStar\u003c\/a\u003e options\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNorthstar Plate Compactor Tamping Rammer Technical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Black Northstar tamping rammer honda gx160 on a white background\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/9798\/1238\/files\/Northstar_Tamping_Rammer_Honda_GX160_480x480.jpg?v=1771482785\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEquipment Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlate Compactor \/ Tamping 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