Product Overview
The Tomahawk Power TPC80 + TPC80-WHEELS + TPC80-PAD is a 6 HP Kohler-powered vibratory plate compactor bundle designed for soil compaction, gravel base preparation, asphalt patchwork, hardscapes, walkways, patios, driveways, retaining walls, trenchwork, and paver installation. This selected bundle includes the TPC80 plate compactor, wheel kit, and poly pad, giving contractors, rental fleets, landscapers, and DIY users a more complete setup for transport and surface protection. With a 17"" x 21"" cast iron base plate, 3,000 lbs/ft² of compaction force, 79 ft/min travel speed, and compaction capability up to 22 inches, the TPC80 is built for medium-duty compaction jobs where a solid base matters.
Key Features:
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Complete Compactor Bundle: Includes the TPC80 plate compactor, wheel kit, and poly pad for transport support and paver-surface protection.
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6 HP Kohler Command PRO CH260 Engine: Chain-driven OHC Kohler engine provides dependable jobsite power for compacting soil, gravel, sand, clay, and base materials.
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3,000 lbs/ft² Compaction Force: Delivers strong compaction force at 6,400 blows per minute for field density testing, base preparation, and hardscape installation.
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17"" x 21"" Cast Iron Base Plate: Compact plate size helps maneuver in narrow, cramped, and repair-focused work areas.
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Compacts Up to 22 Inches: Designed to compact cohesive soils, granular soils, clay, gravel, sand, silt, mixed soils, base, subbase, subgrade, and backfill materials.
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79 Ft/Min Travel Speed: Helps move efficiently across sidewalks, driveways, patios, trenches, and patch repair areas.
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Wheel Kit Included: Makes it easier to move the 220 lb compactor around jobsites, driveways, storage areas, 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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13 kN Centrifugal Force: Provides consistent vibration force for compaction of medium-duty soil and aggregate layers.
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100 Hz Vibration Frequency: Supports steady compaction performance across compatible soil and base materials.
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Large 1 Gallon Fuel Tank: Supports longer operation between refills.
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Warranty Coverage: Tomahawk lists a 3-year engine warranty and 2-year product warranty.
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CARB & EPA Compliant: Listed by Tomahawk as CARB and EPA compliant.
Technical Specifications:
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Model: TPC80 + TPC80-WHEELS + TPC80-PAD
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Product Type: Vibratory Plate Compactor Bundle
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Brand: Tomahawk Power
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Selected Variant: Compactor + Wheels + Poly Pad
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Engine: Kohler Command PRO CH260
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Power: 6 HP
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Engine Type: Chain driven OHC Kohler engine
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Oil Capacity: 0.6 qt
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Fuel Tank Capacity: 1 gal
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Base Plate Material: Cast iron
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Plate Size: 17"" x 21"" / 43.1 x 53.3 cm
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Compaction Force: 3,000 lbs/ft² at 6,400 blows per minute
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Centrifugal Force: 13 kN
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Vibration Frequency: 100 Hz
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Travel Speed: 79 ft/min
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Compaction Capability: Cohesive and granular soils and clays up to 22""
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Compaction Depth Per Lift at 100% Compaction: 3–4""
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Weight: 220 lb / 99.7 kg
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Included Accessories: Wheel kit and poly pad
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Engine Warranty: 3 year
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Product Warranty: 2 year
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Compliance: CARB and EPA compliant
Package Includes:
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TPC80 6 HP Plate Compactor: Kohler-powered vibratory plate compactor for soil, gravel, asphalt, hardscape, and base preparation work.
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TPC80-WHEELS: Wheel kit for easier jobsite transport and positioning.
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TPC80-PAD: Poly pad for use on pavers, bricks, and decorative surfaces where surface protection is needed.
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NSK Bearings: Listed by Tomahawk as included with the TPC80 package.
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Kohler Command PRO CH260 Engine: Included engine with Tomahawk-listed 3-year warranty.
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Manuals & Guides: Follow Tomahawk’s available operation and maintenance instructions for setup, fuel, oil, operation, and service.
Applications:
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Retaining Walls: Compacts base, backfill, and supporting soil 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, driveways, paver bases, garden paths, 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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Asphalt Patchwork: Supports patch repair and compaction work on compatible asphalt repair areas.
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Pipeline Applications: Helps compact trench backfill and utility work areas.
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Road Repair & Trenchwork: Works well in narrow repair areas, trenches, sidewalks, driveways, and compact jobsite spaces.
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Cohesive & Granular Soils: Suitable for gravel, sand, silt, clay, clayey silt, mixed soils, base, subbase, subgrade, subsoil, and backfill.
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Parks, Cemeteries & Golf Courses: Useful for backfill and surface prep on outdoor maintenance and grounds projects.
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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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 3–4 inches per lift at 100% compaction; avoid overfilling layers beyond the machine’s effective compaction range.
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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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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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Fuel & Oil: Add the recommended oil and fuel before operation. Tomahawk’s Q&A notes 10W-30 oil and fuel above 87 octane for starting guidance.
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Starting Procedure: Follow the Tomahawk manual for starting, choke position, fuel valve position, warm-up, operation, and shutdown.
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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 220 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 TPC80 + WHEELS + POLYPAD variant?
This selected variant includes the TPC80 plate compactor, TPC80-WHEELS wheel kit, and TPC80-PAD poly pad.
What is the Tomahawk TPC80 used for?
The TPC80 is used for compacting soil, gravel, sand, clay, base, subbase, backfill, asphalt patchwork, patios, walkways, driveways, retaining walls, trenchwork, and paver installations.
What engine does the TPC80 use?
Tomahawk lists the TPC80 with a 6 HP Kohler Command PRO CH260 engine.
How much compaction force does the TPC80 provide?
Tomahawk lists the TPC80 with 3,000 lbs/ft² of compaction force at 6,400 blows per minute.
What size is the plate on the TPC80?
The TPC80 has a 17 inch by 21 inch cast iron base plate.
How deep can the TPC80 compact?
Tomahawk states the TPC80 can compact cohesive and granular soils and clays up to 22 inches, with a listed compaction depth per lift of 3–4 inches at 100% compaction.
What is the travel speed?
Tomahawk lists the travel speed at 79 feet per minute.
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 220 lb compactor around jobsites, driveways, storage areas, and rental yards.
How much does the TPC80 weigh?
Tomahawk lists the TPC80 at 220 lb, or 99.7 kg.
What warranty does the TPC80 have?
Tomahawk lists a 3-year engine warranty and a 2-year product warranty.
Can the TPC80 be used for artificial turf base prep?
Yes. Tomahawk’s Q&A states that this plate compactor can be used to prepare the base for artificial turf.
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 TPC80 + WHEELS + POLYPAD bundle is a practical choice because it pairs the 6 HP Kohler plate compactor with the two accessories many users need most: wheels for transport and a poly pad for paver work. The 17"" x 21"" cast iron plate, 3,000 lbs/ft² compaction force, 79 ft/min travel speed, 13 kN centrifugal force, 100 Hz vibration frequency, 220 lb operating weight, and included surface-protection pad make it a strong fit for contractors, landscapers, hardscape installers, rental fleets, and property owners preparing compacted bases for patios, sidewalks, driveways, retaining walls, trenchwork, and paver installations.
