Compaction for Rent
Our vast inventory from top manufacturers like BOMAG, Ingersoll Rand, Multiquip, and Wacker includes compaction equipment for every surface type: granular, mixed and cohesive soils, asphalt, and sub-bases. From single and double drum rollers, rammers, and plate compactors — for trenches, road construction paving, backfill, landfill, and foundation work — we have the equipment to help you get the job done right. For rough terrain we have a full line of compaction rollers with durable padfoot rollers. Or, for parking lots and other smooth asphalt surfaces, we offer smooth drum rollers.
FAQs about Compaction
What compaction equipment should I use for granular or cohesive soil?
- Rammers are ideal for high-clay or high-silt (cohesive) soils and high-moisture soils. They deliver thousands of pounds of impact force to the soil and a degree of vibration, compacting wet or dry soils. Plate compactors and ride-on rollers work best on granular soils such as gravel and sand.
What type of engine oil do I need for a plate compactor?
- SAE 30, 10/30 or 10/40 will work well in the engine of gas/petrol-powered plate compactors. For diesel engines, use 15/40 oil for maximum productivity. Call United Rentals for more information about the care and use of our plate compactors at 833-525-6346.
When should I use a drum roller instead of a plate compactor?
- Drum rollers are heavy-duty compactors that you drive across large areas such as parking lots, entire construction sites and more. Plate compactors are ideal for smaller sites and narrow work areas such as trenches; they are also ideal for granular soils. They are not ride-on rollers but operated on foot. Single drum rollers or double drum rollers can handle granular and more cohesive soils such as silt or clay.

Reversible Vibratory Plate Compactor, 11,000 lbs. Impact, Gas Powered
- Vibration isolated steering handles for comfort
- Steel frames with lift handles and/or lift eyes for easy transport
- Units equipped with built-in water tanks are available for asphalt work
- 11,000 lbs. impact
- Add this reversible vibratory plate compactor to your cart

Reversible Vibratory Plate Compactor, 13,000 lbs. Impact, Gas Powered
- Vibration isolated steering handles for comfort
- Steel frames with lift handles and/or lift eyes for easy transport
- Units equipped with built-in water tanks are available for asphalt work
- 13,000 lbs. impact
- Add this reversible vibratory plate compactor to your cart

Reversible Vibratory Plate Compactor, 5 Ton Impact, Gas or Diesel Powered
- Vibration-isolated steering handles for comfort
- Steel frames with lift handles and/or lift eyes for easy transport
- Units equipped with built-in water tanks are available for asphalt work
- Maximum 5-ton impact
- Add this reversible vibratory plate compactor to your cart

Reversible Vibratory Plate Compactor, 5,400 lbs. Impact, Gas Powered
- Vibration isolated steering handles for comfort
- Steel frames with lift handles and/or lift eyes for easy transport
- Units equipped with built-in water tanks are available for asphalt work
- 5,400 lbs. impact
- Add this reversible vibratory plate compactor to your cart

Reversible Vibratory Plate Compactor, 6,500 lbs. Impact, Gas Powered
- Vibration isolated steering handles for comfort
- Steel frames with lift handles and/or lift eyes for easy transport
- Units equipped with built-in water tanks are available for asphalt work
- 6,500 lbs. impact
- Add this reversible vibratory plate compactor to your cart

Reversible Vibratory Plate Compactor, 7,500 lbs. Impact, Gas Powered
- Vibration isolated steering handles for comfort
- Steel frames with lift handles and/or lift eyes for easy transport
- Units equipped with built-in water tanks are available for asphalt work
- 7,500 lbs. impact
- Add this reversible vibratory plate compactor to your cart

Ride-on Double Smooth-drum Vibratory Roller, 1.5-1.7 Ton, 35-48 in., Diesel Powered
- Operator stations offer excellent visibility and vibration-cushioned seats
- Offset drum ability that will minimize curb hopping and help erase roller marks
- Dual-drum drive and articulated steering for easy maneuverability
- Units available provide between 1.5 and 1.7 tons of compaction force
- Uses: Ideal for parking lots, driveways, secondary roads, repair work and nature trails, as well as turf rolling in landscaping and golf-industry work
- Add this ride-on vibratory roller to your cart

Ride-on Double Smooth-drum Vibratory Roller, 1.8-2.8 Ton, 33-69 in., Diesel Powered
- Operator stations offer excellent visibility and vibration-cushioned seats
- Offset drum ability that will minimize curb hopping and help erase roller marks
- Dual-drum drive and articulated steering for easy maneuverability
- Units available provide between 1.8 and 2.8 tons of compaction force
- Add this ride-on vibratory roller to your cart

Ride-on Double Smooth-drum Vibratory Roller, 3-7.2 Ton, 35-48 in., Diesel Powered
- Operator stations offer excellent visibility and vibration-cushioned seats
- Offset drum ability that will minimize curb hopping and help erase roller marks
- Dual-drum drive and articulated steering for easy maneuverability
- Units available provide between 3 ton and 7.2 tons of compaction force
- Add this ride-on double smooth-drum vibratory roller to your cart

Ride-on Double Smooth-drum Vibratory Roller, 5.5-7.5 Ton, 69 in. Roller, Diesel Powered
- 3-point articulation for even weight distribution and excellent directional stability
- Excellent view of machine and construction site
- Track offset for comfortable starting and driving away and compacting at curbs
- Tandem roller with two vibrating roller drums
- Add this ride-on double smooth-drum vibratory roller to your cart

Ride-on Double Smooth-Drum Vibratory Roller, 50-59 in., Diesel Powered
- Operators seat offers great visibility and vibration cushioning
- Offset drum feature minimizes curb hopping and roller marks
- Dual-drum drive and articulated steering makes for solid maneuverability
- Covers between 50-59 in. of surface area at a time
- Uses: Ideal for compacting soil, gravel, concrete and asphalt on parking lots, streets, driveways and more
- Add this ride-on vibratory roller to your cart now

Ride-on Double Smooth-Drum Vibratory Roller, 70-79 in., Diesel Powered
- 3-point articulation for even weight distribution and excellent directional stability
- Excellent view of machine and construction site
- Tandem roller with 2 vibrating roller drums
- Heavy duty for commercial use
- Uses: Ideal for compacting soil, gravel, concrete and other materials for road construction, foundation work and other applications
- Add this ride-on double smooth-drum vibratory roller to your cart

Ride-on Single Padfoot Drum Vibratory Roller, 12.5 Ton, 66 in., Diesel Powered
- Smooth-drum variety available
- Vibration-isolated operator platform
- Standard drum drive for maximum gradeability
- Maximum 12.5 ton impact
- Add this ride-on single padfoot drum vibratory roller to your cart

Ride-on Single Padfoot Drum Vibratory Roller, 27.5 Ton, 80-89 in., Diesel Powered
- Smooth- and padfoot drum varieties available
- Vibration-isolated operator platform
- Standard drum drive for maximum gradeability
- Maximum 27.5 ton impact
- Add this ride-on single padfoot drum vibratory roller to your cart

Ride-on Single Padfoot Drum Vibratory Roller, 7.7 Ton, 54 in., Diesel Powered
- Smooth and padfoot drum varieties available
- Vibration-isolated operator platform
- Standard drum drive for maximum gradeability
- Maximum 7.7 ton impact
- Add this ride-on single padfoot drum vibratory roller to your cart

Ride-on Single Padfoot Drum Vibratory Roller, 9.5 Ton, 47 in., Diesel Powered
- Smooth-drum variety available
- Vibration-isolated operator platform
- Standard drum drive for maximum gradeability
- Maximum 9.5 ton impact
- Add this ride-on single padfoot drum vibratory roller to your cart

Ride-on Single Smooth-drum Vibratory Roller, 12.5 Ton, 66 in., Diesel Powered
- Padfoot drum variety available
- Vibration-isolated operator platform
- Standard drum drive for maximum gradeability
- Maximum 12.5 ton impact
- Add this ride-on single smooth-drum vibratory roller to your cart

Ride-on Single Smooth-drum Vibratory Roller, 7.7 Ton, 54 in., Diesel Powered
- Smooth and padfoot drum varieties available
- Vibration-isolated operator platform
- Standard drum drive for maximum gradeability
- Maximum 7.7 ton impact
- Add this ride-on single smooth-drum vibratory roller to your cart

Ride-on Single Smooth-drum Vibratory Roller, 9.5 Ton, 47 in., Diesel Powered
- Padfoot drum variety available
- Vibration-isolated operator platform
- Standard drum drive for maximum gradeability
- Maximum 9.5 ton impact
- Add this ride-on single smooth-drum vibratory roller to your cart

Ride-on Single Smooth-drum Vibratory Roller, Diesel-powered, 27.5 Ton, 84 in.
- Padfoot or smooth drum variety available
- Vibration-isolated operator platform
- Standard drum drive for maximum gradeability
- Maximum 27.5 ton impact
- Add this ride-on single smooth- or padfoot drum vibratory roller to your cart

Vibratory Plate Compactor, 2,300 lbs., Impact, Gas Powered
- Gas-powered unit
- Vibration-isolated steering handles for operator comfort
- Designed for easy turning
- Unit enclosed in tubular steel frames with lift eyes
- Uses: Ideal for compacting soil to release air pockets during concrete preparation work, trench work and more
- Add this vibratory plate compactor to your cart now

Vibratory Plate Compactor, 5600 lbs. Impact
- Fuel type dependent on model rented
- Vibration isolated steering handles for operator comfort
- Designed for easy turning
- Unit enclosed in tubular steel frames with lift eyes

Vibratory Plate Compactor, Gas-powered, Up to 4,500 lbs. Impact
- Vibration-isolated steering handles for comfort
- Steel frames with lift handles and/or lift eyes for easy transport
- Units equipped with built-in water tanks are available for asphalt work
- Maximum of 4,500 lbs. impact
- Add this vibratory plate compactor to your cart

Vibratory Rammer, 2,400-2,800 lbs., Impact, Gas Powered
- 4-stroke gasoline engine
- Fully sealed, oil-lubricated rammer systems for trouble-free operation
- Designed for confined-area compaction
- Vibration cushioned handles for operator comfort
- Uses: Ideal for compacting granular, mixed and cohesive soils for concrete work, trench work and more
- Add this jumping jack rammer to your cart now

Vibratory Rammer, Diesel-powered, Heavy-duty
- Diesel engine
- Fully sealed oil-lubricated rammer systems for trouble-free operation
- Designed for confined-area compaction
- Vibration cushioned handles for operator comfort
- Add this vibratory rammer to your cart

Vibratory Rammer, Heavy-duty, 2,900-3,600 lbs. Impact, Gas Powered
- Units come with 4-stroke gas or 2-stroke gas engines
- Units have a shoe jump height from 1.7-3.1"
- Designed for confined area compaction
- Vibration cushioned handles for operator comfort
- Add this vibratory rammer to your cart

Vibratory Rammer, Light-Duty, 1,200-2,399 lbs., Impact, Gas Powered
- 5-stroke gasoline engine
- Fully sealed, oil-lubricated rammer systems for trouble-free operation
- Designed for confined-area compaction
- Vibration cushioned handles for operator comfort
- Uses: Ideal for compacting granular, mixed and cohesive soils for concrete work, trench work and more
- Add this jumping jack rammer to your cart now

Walk-behind Tandem Padfoot Drum Trench Compaction Roller, 7.7 Ton, 22 in./32 in. Rollers, Diesel Powered
- Remote control available
- Drive, steering and brakes are fully hydrostatic for easy operation
- Model offers flexible drums that allows for convenient conversion from 32" to 22"
- The articulated joint increases maneuverability and the low center of gravity improves stability
- Add this walk-behind tandem padfoot drum trench compaction roller to your cart

Walk-behind Tandem Smooth-drum Compaction Roller, 2.5 Ton, 25.6 in., Diesel Powered
- Travel and throttle levers are within easy reach of operator
- Vibration-cushioned handle and components reduce operator fatigue
- Narrow profile design for less than 1" (25 mm) side clearance
- The guide handle folds for transport and compact storage
- Uses: Ideal for compacting sand, gravel and asphalt
- Add this walk-behind tandem drum compaction roller to your cart