Product Overview
The Tomahawk Power TPC90H + TPC90H-PAD + TPC90H-WHEELS is a 5.5 HP Honda-powered vibratory plate compactor bundle designed for asphalt, aggregate, soil, paver base, hardscape, sidewalk, driveway, trench, and repair compaction work. This selected bundle includes the TPC90H plate compactor, wheel kit, and poly pad, giving contractors, rental fleets, public works crews, landscapers, and property owners a more complete setup for transport and paver-surface protection. With a Honda GX160 engine, 22"" x 20"" plate, 3,400 lbs/ft² compaction force, 3.5 gallon water tank, and 79 ft/min travel speed, the TPC90H is built for professional compaction jobs where asphalt support, soil density, and surface finish matter.
Key Features:
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Complete Compactor Bundle: Includes the TPC90H plate compactor, wheel kit, and poly pad for transport support and paver-surface protection.
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5.5 HP Honda GX160 Engine: Durable Honda engine power supports dependable operation for professionals, contractors, public works departments, rental fleets, and DIY users.
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3,400 lbs/ft² Compaction Force: Delivers high compaction force at 5,400 VPM for demanding soil, aggregate, asphalt, and base preparation work.
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22"" x 20"" Base Plate: Larger plate coverage helps compact more area per pass while still maneuvering narrow sidewalks, driveways, and repair areas.
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3.5 Gallon Water Tank: Built-in water tank supports asphalt compaction by helping reduce material pickup and surface sticking during approved asphalt work.
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Compacts Up to 12 Inches: Designed for compaction of cohesive and granular soils up to 12 inches deep.
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15 kN Centrifugal Force: Provides strong vibratory force for compacting compatible soil, aggregate, asphalt, base, subbase, and backfill materials.
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90 Hz Vibration Frequency: Supports steady compaction performance across approved soil and aggregate surfaces.
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79 Ft/Min Travel Speed: Helps move efficiently across sidewalks, driveways, parking lot repairs, trench areas, and patchwork jobs.
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Wheel Kit Included: Makes it easier to move the 240 lb compactor around jobsites, storage areas, driveways, and rental yards.
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Poly Pad Included: Helps protect pavers, bricks, and decorative hardscape surfaces from direct steel-plate contact during approved paver compaction work.
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Self-Cleaning Open Base Plate: Open base plate design helps minimize rock and dirt buildup during operation.
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CARB & EPA Compliant: Listed by Tomahawk as CARB and EPA compliant.
Technical Specifications:
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Model: TPC90H + TPC90H-PAD + TPC90H-WHEELS
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Product Type: Honda Vibratory Plate Compactor Bundle
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Brand: Tomahawk Power
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Selected Variant: Compactor + Wheels + Pad
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Engine: Honda GX160
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Power: 5.5 HP
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Engine Displacement: 163cc
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Engine Type: Air-cooled 4-stroke OHV Honda engine
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Oil Capacity: 0.6 qt
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Base Plate: Cold rolled steel plate with curved, seamed edge base
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Plate Size: 22"" x 20"" / 55.8 x 50.8 cm
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Compaction Force: 3,400 lbs/ft² at 5,400 VPM
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Centrifugal Force: 15 kN
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Vibration Frequency: 90 Hz
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Travel Speed: 79 ft/min
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Compaction Capability: Cohesive and granular soils up to 12""
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Water Tank: 3.5 gal water tank included
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Weight: 240 lb / 108.8 kg
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Included Accessories: Wheel kit and poly pad
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Compliance: CARB and EPA compliant
Package Includes:
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TPC90H Plate Compactor: Honda-powered vibratory plate compactor for asphalt, aggregate, soil, paver base, and hardscape compaction work.
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3.5 Gallon Water Tank: Included water tank for approved asphalt compaction applications.
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TPC90H-WHEELS: Wheel kit for easier jobsite transport and positioning.
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TPC90H-PAD: Poly pad for use on pavers, bricks, and decorative surfaces where surface protection is needed.
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Honda GX160 Engine: Included 5.5 HP Honda engine.
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Manuals & Guides: Follow Tomahawk’s available operation and maintenance instructions for setup, fuel, oil, water tank use, operation, and service.
Applications:
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Asphalt Patchwork: Supports asphalt patch repair, driveways, parking lots, and maintenance areas with the included water tank.
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Retaining Walls: Compacts base, subbase, and backfill layers for retaining wall projects.
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Footings & Foundations: Helps prepare compacted soil and base layers for footings, slabs, and foundation work.
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Landscapes & Hardscapes: Useful for patios, walkways, garden paths, driveways, paver bases, and landscape installations.
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Paver Installation: Use the included poly pad when compacting over pavers, bricks, or decorative surfaces to help reduce surface marking.
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Pipeline Applications: Helps compact trench backfill and utility work areas.
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Road Repair & Trenchwork: Works well for road repairs, trench areas, sidewalks, driveways, and compact jobsite spaces.
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Backfill Projects: Useful for backfill around pools, parks, cemeteries, golf courses, and outdoor maintenance projects.
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Cohesive & Granular Soils: Suitable for compatible clay, clayey silt, gravel, sand, silt, mixed soils, base, subbase, subgrade, and subsoil.
Operation & Use Notes:
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Use the Right Accessory: Use the wheel kit for moving the compactor and the poly pad when compacting over pavers, bricks, or decorative hardscape surfaces.
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Water Tank Use: Use the 3.5 gallon water tank for approved asphalt compaction applications to help reduce asphalt pickup and sticking.
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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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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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Compaction Depth: Tomahawk lists compaction of cohesive and granular soils up to 12 inches; do not exceed the machine’s effective compaction range for the material being compacted.
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Poly Pad Use: The poly pad helps reduce scuffing on pavers and decorative surfaces, but users should test a small area first, especially on delicate, sealed, textured, or specialty pavers.
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Not for Finished Decorative Surfaces Without Pad: Avoid direct steel-plate contact on pavers, bricks, or finished decorative surfaces unless the project allows it.
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Wheel Kit Use: Use wheels for transport and positioning only. Do not compact with the wheels engaged.
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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 240 lb, use the included wheel kit, ramps, lifting equipment, or team lifting 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 included with the TPC90H + WHEELS + POLYPAD variant?
This selected variant includes the TPC90H plate compactor, TPC90H-WHEELS wheel kit, TPC90H-PAD poly pad, and the included 3.5 gallon water tank.
What is the Tomahawk TPC90H used for?
The TPC90H is used for compacting asphalt, aggregate, soil, gravel, sand, clay, base, subbase, backfill, patios, walkways, driveways, retaining walls, trenchwork, and paver installations.
What engine does the TPC90H use?
Tomahawk lists the TPC90H with a 5.5 HP Honda GX160 engine.
How much compaction force does the TPC90H provide?
Tomahawk lists the TPC90H with 3,400 lbs/ft² of compaction force at 5,400 VPM.
What size is the plate on the TPC90H?
The TPC90H has a 22 inch by 20 inch plate size.
How deep can the TPC90H compact?
Tomahawk lists the TPC90H for compaction of cohesive and granular soils up to 12 inches.
What is the travel speed?
Tomahawk lists the travel speed at 79 feet per minute.
Does the TPC90H include a water tank?
Yes. Tomahawk lists a 3.5 gallon water tank as included with the TPC90H package.
What is the poly pad used for?
The poly pad is used when compacting over pavers, bricks, or decorative hardscape surfaces to help reduce direct steel-plate contact and surface marking.
What is the wheel kit used for?
The wheel kit helps move and position the 240 lb compactor around jobsites, driveways, storage areas, and rental yards.
How much does the TPC90H weigh?
Tomahawk lists the TPC90H at 240 lb, or 108.8 kg.
Can the TPC90H be used for asphalt?
Yes. Tomahawk highlights the 3.5 gallon water tank for asphalt compaction, including driveways and parking lot projects.
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 TPC90H + WHEELS + POLYPAD bundle is a strong fit for users who want Honda engine reliability, asphalt-ready water tank support, easier transport, and paver-surface protection in one package. The 5.5 HP Honda GX160 engine, 22"" x 20"" plate, 3,400 lbs/ft² compaction force, 15 kN centrifugal force, 90 Hz vibration frequency, 79 ft/min travel speed, 3.5 gallon water tank, 240 lb operating weight, wheel kit, and poly pad make it a practical choice for contractors, public works crews, rental fleets, landscapers, and hardscape installers handling asphalt patchwork, driveways, sidewalks, patios, trenches, retaining walls, and paver jobs.
