Product Overview
The Tomahawk Power TPC90H is a 5.5 HP Honda-powered vibratory plate compactor designed for asphalt, aggregate, soil, hardscape, sidewalk, driveway, trench, and repair compaction work. This selected variant is the base compactor only option, without the optional wheel kit or poly pad. 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 base stability matter.
Key Features:
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Base Compactor Only: Includes the TPC90H plate compactor and 3.5 gallon water tank; optional wheel kit and poly pad are not included with this selected variant.
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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 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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Self-Cleaning Open Base Plate: Open base plate design helps minimize rock and dirt buildup during operation.
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Markless Compaction Base: Cold rolled steel plate with curved, seamed edge base helps support cleaner compaction on compatible surfaces.
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CARB & EPA Compliant: Listed by Tomahawk as CARB and EPA compliant.
Technical Specifications:
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Model: TPC90H
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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
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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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Wheel Kit: Not included with this selected Compactor Only variant
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Poly Pad: Not included with this selected Compactor Only variant
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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, and base compaction work.
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3.5 Gallon Water Tank: Included water tank for approved asphalt compaction applications.
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Honda GX160 Engine: Included 5.5 HP Honda engine.
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Wheel Kit: Not included with this selected variant.
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Poly Pad: Not included with this selected variant.
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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, and base preparation.
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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.
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Paver Base Preparation: Prepares compacted base layers before paver installation. Use a compatible poly pad if compacting directly over paver surfaces.
Operation & Use Notes:
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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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Paver Surface Note: This selected variant does not include a poly pad. Use a compatible poly pad when compacting over pavers, bricks, or decorative hardscape surfaces to help reduce surface marking.
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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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Transport Note: This selected variant does not include the wheel kit. At 240 lb, use ramps, lifting equipment, or team lifting when moving, loading, and unloading.
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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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California Proposition 65: This product carries a California Proposition 65 warning.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included with the TPC90H base variant?
This selected variant includes the TPC90H plate compactor and 3.5 gallon water tank. The wheel kit and poly pad are not included.
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 repair areas.
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.
Does this TPC90H variant include the wheel kit?
No. This selected variant is Compactor Only. Choose the Compactor + Wheels option if a wheel kit is needed.
Does this TPC90H variant include the poly pad?
No. This selected variant is Compactor Only. Choose the Compactor + Poly Pad or Compactor + Wheels + Pad option if a poly pad is needed.
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.
How much does the TPC90H weigh?
Tomahawk lists the TPC90H at 240 lb, or 108.8 kg.
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 is a strong base-model Honda plate compactor for users who need asphalt-ready water tank support and heavier compaction performance without extra accessories. 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, and 240 lb operating weight make it a practical fit for contractors, public works crews, rental fleets, landscapers, and hardscape installers handling asphalt patchwork, driveways, sidewalks, trenches, retaining walls, and base preparation.
