Plate Compactor vs Jumping Jack vs Trench Roller: Which Compactor Should You Rent?
A plate compactor is the right rental for gravel, sand, decomposed granite and paver bases. A jumping jack is the better choice for clay, silty soil and narrow trench backfill, where vibration alone won’t pack the material down. A remote-control trench roller makes the most sense on longer or deeper trench runs, when you want […]