Will my vehicle be able to tow the trailer?

Most modern 1/4 ton trucks are capable of towing around 10,000 pounds and all of our units are under that weight. You have to factor in the weight of your load aside from the weight of the trailer and confirm the towing capacity for your truck. We can help you figure out exactly what you can tow when booking.

Do you offer multi-day booking?

We offer 1 day, multi-day and multi-week bookings. The longer you book, the more discount you get

Yes, your automobile insurance should cover anything you tow. You would need to confirm with them before taking delivery.

Plate compactor rental in South Elgin, IL

Equipment · South Elgin, IL

The Plate Compactor

A 7 HP gas plate compactor built to pack soil, gravel, and other surfaces tight and even. Discounts are available when you rent it along with any other equipment. Pickup is by appointment at our South Elgin lot.

Booking & Details

Reserve The Plate Compactor

Pick your dates on the live booking panel below. It shows the current rate, full specs, and open availability, all in one place.

What fits

What the Plate Compactor handles

A gas engine built for one job: packing a surface down tight. The specs below, straight from the build sheet.

7 HP gas engine

Enough power to run a full day of compaction work on a single tank.

Built for soil and gravel

Packs loose soil, gravel, and other surfaces tight and even before the next step of the job.

Multi-equipment discount

Discounts are available when you rent the Plate Compactor along with any other equipment.

Check the live calendar above for open dates, or see the rest of the lineup on Equipment.

Put it to work

The jobs this compactor does best

Anywhere a surface needs to be packed down tight before the next step, the Plate Compactor gets it there.

Soil compaction

Pack loose soil down tight before building on it or pouring a foundation.

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Gravel driveways and bases

Compact a gravel driveway, walkway, or paver base so it holds its shape.

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General surface prep

Any other soil, gravel, or fill surface that needs to be packed down before the next step.

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Where you pick up

Pickup in South Elgin, serving the Fox Valley

The Plate Compactor is stored at our South Elgin lot, with pickup by appointment. Need it brought to you instead? Call us to arrange delivery.

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Plate Compactor rental questions

Is there a security deposit?

Yes, we place a temporary hold on your card. The amount varies depending on the trailer type and is displayed at checkout before payment is collected.

Can I cancel or modify my reservation?

Yes, you can cancel or modify your reservation ahead of your scheduled pick-up time. Please refer to our cancellation policy for the full details.

Do you offer delivery and pickup?

Yes, we offer delivery and pickup for our rental equipment and trailers. Contact us for more details.

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