It's been almost five decades since the first Harbor Freight Tools store opened its doors in North Hollywood, California, and the business has grown considerably over that time, with more than 1500 ...

Equipment is a key element in paving and pavement maintenance. One key piece of equipment for almost all jobs is a plate compactor. Plate compactors can be used to compact sub base and asphalt on ...

Ammann 52/75 and APR 58/75 Reversible Vibratory Plate Compactors have working widths of 17.7-inches that can be expanded with extensions of 3 or 5.9 inches. The machines can climb grades as steep as ...

Husqvarna’s new LF 60i LAT battery-powered compactor delivers serious soil compaction and the convenience of cordless power. A significant step up from the 18 and 20V power tools most of us have in ...

If you don’t get the underlying structure compacted properly, your patio or paved driveway can easily move or crack. While you might not initially think of buying a plate compactor, it’s the only way ...

The Pipeline Utilities crew gives the new Bomag reversible-plate compactors a try. The new machines feature a four-point vibration-isolation system for handle mounting, designed to reduce vibration ...

Manufacturers of plate compactors say the machine is a simple piece of equipment that experiences breakdowns in two main areas: the engine and the belts. So preventive maintenance on those key areas ...