Est. 1978 · Sittingbourne, Kent
Wacker Plate & Compaction Equipment Hire in Sittingbourne
Rapid Plant & Tool Hire stocks wacker plates, pedestrian rollers and wacker rammers for hire in Sittingbourne and across Kent. Available for daily or weekly hire from our Sittingbourne depot — suitable for trade and DIY customers.
Compaction Equipment Available for Hire
We stock the following compaction equipment for hire. All machines are serviced and supplied in safe working condition. Call us to check current availability.
Availability varies — call 01795 423505 to confirm before hiring.
Compactor Plate
A vibrating compactor plate for compacting aggregate, sand, gravel and sub-bases on driveways, patios, paths and construction sites.
Pedestrian Roller
A smooth-drum pedestrian roller for compacting larger surface areas. Good for roadworks, site preparation and larger sub-base areas.
Wacker Rammer
A petrol-powered rammer for compacting narrow trenches, backfill around pipes and foundations, and confined access areas.
What Compaction Equipment Is Used For
Compaction equipment is a standard part of most groundworks, driveway, patio and landscaping projects. Here are the most common applications our customers hire for.
Driveway Sub-Bases
Compacting MOT Type 1 and other aggregate sub-bases before laying block paving, tarmac or gravel driveways.
Patio & Path Laying
Compacting sand and sub-base material when laying natural stone, paving slabs and path edgings.
Trench Backfill
Compacting backfill around pipes and drainage in narrow trenches where larger machines won’t fit — the rammer is ideal here.
Groundworks & Siteworks
General ground compaction on construction sites and civil engineering projects across Kent.
Garden Landscaping
Compacting sub-bases for garden buildings, sheds, decking bases and raised sleeper beds.
Reinstatement Work
Compacting reinstated ground after utility works and drainage installation.
Choosing the Right Compaction Machine
If you're not sure which machine is right for your job, give us a call and we'll advise. As a rough guide:
Compactor Plate
Best for open areas: driveways, patios, paths and general sub-base compaction. Easy to use and widely available.
Pedestrian Roller
Better for larger surface areas and road-type applications where a plate compactor would be slow.
Wacker Rammer
Best for narrow trenches, tight spaces and backfill compaction where a plate or roller won't fit.
Hire Periods
Compaction equipment is available for daily or weekly hire. Call us to check what's in stock.
Call 01795 423505 to check current availability and book.
Daily Hire
For one-off jobs and short site visits.
Weekly Hire
Popular for longer groundworks and construction projects.
Longer Term
Extended hire available — call us to discuss your project.
Collection & Delivery
Compaction equipment can be collected from our Sittingbourne depot or delivered to sites across Kent. Call us to confirm delivery to your location.
38 Vicarage Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2BL. Open Monday to Friday 07:30–17:30 and Saturday 07:30–12:00.
Check availability
38 Vicarage Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2BL · Mon–Fri 07:30–17:30, Sat 07:30–12:00