Product Overview
The Tomahawk Power JXPC50H is a lightweight 5.5 HP Honda-powered vibratory plate compactor designed for patios, sidewalks, artificial turf base preparation, landscapes, hardscapes, asphalt patchwork, trenchwork, retaining walls, footings, and smaller compaction jobs. Built with a Honda GX160 engine, 17" x 13" plate, 2,050 lbs/ft² of compaction force, and 110 lb operating weight, this compact plate compactor is easy to maneuver in narrow or cramped spaces. The JXPC50H is a practical choice for small construction crews, landscapers, hardscape installers, rental users, and DIY customers who need dependable Honda engine power in a manageable compactor size.
Key Features:
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5.5 HP Honda GX160 Engine: Durable Honda engine power supports reliable operation for contractors, rental users, and DIY projects.
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Lightweight 110 lb Design: Easier to transport, load, unload, and position than larger plate compactors.
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17" x 13" Narrow Base Plate: Compact plate size helps maneuver around walkways, patios, artificial turf areas, trenches, and cramped spaces.
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2,050 lbs/ft² Compaction Force: Delivers dependable compaction force for smaller soil, gravel, asphalt, and hardscape preparation jobs.
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5,900 BPM: Operates at 5,900 blows per minute for consistent vibration and soil densification.
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9 kN Centrifugal Force: Provides steady vibratory force for compatible cohesive and granular soil compaction.
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100 Hz Vibration Frequency: Supports controlled compaction across approved soil, base, subbase, and aggregate materials.
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79 Ft/Min Travel Speed: Helps move efficiently across compacted surfaces, sidewalks, driveways, patch areas, and small jobsites.
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Compacts Granular Soil Up to 8 Inches: Tomahawk lists granular soil compaction up to 8 inches for this model.
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Compacts Cohesive Soil Up to 4 Inches: Suitable for compatible cohesive soils within the listed depth range.
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Operator Comfort: Vibration isolation mounts help reduce vibration transfer to the operator and help protect the machine.
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Optional Wheel Kit: Tomahawk lists the wheel kit as optional for easier transport.
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Warranty Coverage: Tomahawk lists a 3-year engine warranty and 2-year product warranty.
Technical Specifications:
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Model: JXPC50H
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Product Type: Honda Vibratory Plate Compactor
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Brand: Tomahawk Power
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Selected Variant: Compactor Only / No Wheel Kit / No Poly Pad
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Engine: Honda GX160
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Engine Displacement: 163cc
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Power: 5.5 HP
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Oil Capacity: 0.6 qt
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Plate Size: 17" x 13"
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Compaction Force: 2,050 lbs/ft²
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Blows Per Minute: 5,900 BPM
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Centrifugal Force: 9 kN
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Vibration Frequency: 100 Hz
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Travel Speed: 79 ft/min
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Compaction Depth Per Lift at 100% Compaction: 2"
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Cohesive Soil Compaction: Up to 4"
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Granular Soil Compaction: Up to 8"
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Weight: 110 lb
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Wheel Kit: Optional; not included with selected base variant
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Poly Pad: Optional; not included with selected base variant
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Engine Warranty: 3 year
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Product Warranty: 2 year
Package Includes:
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JXPC50H Plate Compactor: 5.5 HP Honda-powered vibratory plate compactor for soil, gravel, asphalt, hardscape, and base preparation work.
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Operations Manual: Included operation guide for setup, use, maintenance, and safety procedures.
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Wheel Kit: Optional; not included with the selected base configuration.
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Poly Pad: Optional; not included with the selected base configuration.
Applications:
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Patios & Walkways: Compact base material for smaller hardscape and walkway installations.
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Artificial Turf Base Prep: Helps prepare compacted base layers for turf installation projects.
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Retaining Walls: Compacts base and backfill layers for smaller retaining wall jobs.
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Footings & Foundation Projects: Helps prepare compacted soil and base layers for smaller footing and foundation support work.
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Landscapes & Hardscapes: Useful for garden paths, compacted gravel areas, patio bases, and landscape installations.
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Asphalt Patchwork: Supports smaller asphalt patch repair and surface repair jobs.
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Pipeline Applications: Helps compact trench backfill and utility work areas within the machine’s compaction limits.
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Road Repair & Trenchwork: Compact size works well for narrow trenches, repair areas, and tight workspaces.
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Cohesive & Granular Soils: Suitable for compatible clay, clayey silt, sticky soils, gravel, sand, silt, mixed soils, base, subbase, subgrade, and subsoil.
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Backfill Projects: Useful for backfill around pools, parks, cemeteries, golf courses, and smaller outdoor maintenance jobs.
Operation & Use Notes:
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Base Preparation: Match compaction method, layer thickness, moisture content, and number of passes to the soil type and project requirements.
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Compaction Lift Depth: Tomahawk lists 2 inches per lift at 100% compaction; avoid overfilling layers beyond the machine’s effective compaction range.
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Soil Depth Limits: Tomahawk lists cohesive soil compaction up to 4 inches and granular soil compaction up to 8 inches.
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Soil Moisture: Soil should have the proper moisture content before compaction. Soil that is too dry or too wet may not compact correctly.
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Paver Surface Note: This selected base configuration does not include a poly pad. Use a compatible poly pad when compacting over finished pavers, bricks, or decorative hardscape surfaces.
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Wheel Kit Note: This selected base configuration does not include the optional wheel kit. Choose a wheel kit option if easier jobsite movement is needed.
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Fuel & Oil: Add the recommended oil and fuel before operation and follow Tomahawk and Honda engine instructions for startup, shutdown, storage, and maintenance.
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Hearing & Vibration Safety: Wear hearing protection, gloves, boots, eye protection, and follow safe operating practices for vibrating equipment.
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Hot Surface Safety: Keep hands, clothing, and debris away from the engine, muffler, belts, plate, and moving components during and after operation.
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Outdoor Use Only: Gas-powered compactors must be operated outdoors in a well-ventilated area away from doors, windows, vents, and occupied spaces.
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Carbon Monoxide Safety: Never operate a gas engine indoors, in a garage, basement, crawlspace, enclosed trailer, or partially enclosed area because of carbon monoxide danger.
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Transport Safety: At 110 lb, use proper lifting technique, ramps, team lifting, or the optional wheel kit when moving, loading, and unloading.
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California Proposition 65: This product carries a California Proposition 65 warning.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Tomahawk JXPC50H used for?
The JXPC50H is used for compacting soil, gravel, sand, clay, base, subbase, asphalt patchwork, patios, sidewalks, artificial turf bases, retaining wall base, trench backfill, and smaller hardscape projects.
What engine does the JXPC50H use?
Tomahawk lists the JXPC50H with a 5.5 HP Honda GX160 engine.
How much compaction force does the JXPC50H provide?
Tomahawk lists the JXPC50H with 2,050 lbs/ft² of compaction force.
What size plate does the JXPC50H have?
The JXPC50H has a 17 inch by 13 inch plate size.
How deep can the JXPC50H compact?
Tomahawk lists cohesive soil compaction up to 4 inches and granular soil compaction up to 8 inches, with a listed compaction depth per lift of 2 inches at 100% compaction.
What is the travel speed?
Tomahawk lists the travel speed at 79 feet per minute.
How much does the JXPC50H weigh?
Tomahawk lists the JXPC50H at 110 lb.
Does the JXPC50H include a wheel kit?
No. The wheel kit is listed as optional and is not included with the selected base configuration.
Does the JXPC50H include a poly pad?
No. The poly pad is optional and is not included with the selected base configuration.
What is included with the JXPC50H?
Tomahawk lists the JXPC50H Plate Compactor and Operations Manual as included.
What warranty does the JXPC50H have?
Tomahawk lists a 3-year engine warranty and 2-year product warranty.
Can the JXPC50H be used for asphalt?
Yes. Tomahawk lists patchwork on asphalt and road repair among the applications for this forward plate compactor.
Can I run this compactor indoors?
No. Gas-powered compactors must only be operated outdoors in a well-ventilated area. Never run a gas engine indoors, in a garage, basement, crawlspace, enclosed trailer, or partially enclosed area because of carbon monoxide danger.
Why We Like It:
The Tomahawk Power JXPC50H is a strong compact option for customers who want Honda engine reliability in a lighter, easier-to-handle plate compactor. The 5.5 HP Honda GX160 engine, 17" x 13" narrow plate, 2,050 lbs/ft² compaction force, 5,900 BPM, 9 kN centrifugal force, 79 ft/min travel speed, vibration isolation mounts, and 110 lb build make it a practical fit for patios, sidewalks, artificial turf bases, small hardscape projects, asphalt patchwork, trenchwork, and residential or light commercial compaction jobs.
