Earth Rammer

An earth rammer is a durable and high-impact earth compactor designed to compress suitable soil, gravel and sand to facilitate stable foundation crystallisation in construction and landscaping work. They are used extensively in road building, civil engineering, and flooring preparation projects, for example, and largely mitigate the potential of structural settlement as time goes by, as the ultimate goal is to create a uniform surface density. Historically, earth rammers can be found in any number of configurations: manual, vibratory, or powered by a diesel engine, each of which is advantageous depending on the conditions of the site and the depth of compaction required. For example, when doing tablets of pavement, thickening and making stable industrial-grade concrete floors, or compacting trenches, you can expect the compacting force to be maintained consistently and ground stabilisation that can be relied upon. Modern earth rammers typically feature heavy iron or steel plates and high-torque engines (5 HP, ordinarily diesel or petrol), and the vibration mechanism itself operates to mechanistically simulate the downforce of a mini road roller. The most popular include lightweight ergonomic handles, forward travel systems carefully designed for manoeuvrability in tight spaces, and the ability to be used by small contractors completing tamper seasons or on larger infrastructure projects needing soil compaction fast. Earth rammers can be supplied in an infinite range of capacities and designs, from portable units of 3-5 tonne compacting force to industrial grade capable of handling 8 tonnes or more capacity. When it comes to products, we have a great selection of earth rammers. Check out some of the best earth rammers here at Aajjo.