Ingco GCP125-2 Petrol Plate Compactor, 6.5HP Engine, 127kg

Our review

This is a heavy petrol plate compactor built around a 4.8kW (6.5HP) engine, with a 63x40cm plate and a machine weight of 127kg. The combination of 25kN centrifugal force, 4300VPM frequency and 30cm compaction depth puts it in the mid-to-heavy class, suited to contractors and serious site work rather than occasional garden jobs. It travels at 25cm/s and is rated at up to 500㎡ per hour, so large areas of granular fill, sand, gravel or hardcore are realistic. Before buying, think about access: at 127kg it needs a vehicle or site transport, and the wooden case adds bulk. Compare against lighter 5-6HP plates if you only need trench or paver work, and against heavier reversible models if you need deep lifts. Check engine spares and plate size against your trench widths, and confirm the compaction depth matches your layer thickness.