Compaction Hire

Compaction Hire Brisbane

Compaction equipment is essential for landscaping and construction projects. It compresses soil, gravel or dirt by placing downward pressure on the ground and filling air pockets. After you’ve used a compactor on the earth, the soil can sustain a heavier weight and allow you to roll out larger equipment more safely. Whether on a worksite or undertaking a home DIY project, compactor hire is essential for carrying out your work safely.

While there are many varieties of compaction equipment, from pneumatic rollers to vibratory soil compactors, there are three main types: rollers, rammers, and plates. 
Rammers (also known as “jumping jacks”) are piston-driven machines useful for compacting soil in confined areas and tight spaces. Rollers use smooth wheels or padfoot drums to compress large areas in a fairly short timeframe. Plate compactors (also known as ‘vibe plates’) are versatile machines that work well for granular soils. No matter what kind of compactor you need to hire, Ryno Hire will provide you with the rental compaction equipment that works best for you.

The Types of Compaction Equipment Available For Hire

Ryno Hire’s range of rental compaction equipment includes :

1.6 Tonne Pad-Foot Roller

With a maximum 850mm drum width and hydrostatic articulated steering, these radio remote-controlled rollers are built to fit the tight access jobs most rollers can’t.

1.6 Tonne Tandem Smooth Roller

These small rollers are ideal for cost-effective compaction jobs. Their 900mm drum width is perfect for accessing smaller locations.

2.6 Tonne Tandem Smooth Roller

While it’s a little bigger, the 2.6-tonne tandem smooth roller is also excellent at accessing small spaces.

49kg Vibe Plate

Ryno Hire’s vibe plate makes it easy to compact a job site or a footpath quickly and efficiently.

65kg Rammer

At 250mm wide, this powerful rammer gives you solid compaction on your job site and is great for digging trenches.

Jobs Hired Compactors Are Best For

Some jobs that compactor hire makes a lot easier include –

Construction

A compactor ensures that the road or ground’s surface is level and stable before building upon it.

Landscaping

Compactors ensure the soil is flat and level before you plant or build anything.

Driveway/walkway paving

Paving the ground helps ensure a smooth and even surface for the gravel or asphalt. If you’re rebuilding or replacing your driveway, compacting the subgrade (soil or base material) ensures you start with a firm foundation.

Building a patio

A compactor helps you ensure a strong foundation before laying your first brick.

For all kinds of DIY jobs, proper compaction helps prevent shifting out of place or issues like uneven surfaces in the future.

Which Compactors Suit Which Soil Types

While the choice is yours, each works best on different soil types.

Compaction rollers

Smooth-wheeled compaction rollers are perfect for surfaces like asphalt and granular soils, while padfoot rollers help break up the clumps of cohesive soils. Combination rollers are a winner for mixed soil types.

Compaction plates

Compaction plates are effective to use on both granular and cohesive soils. The vibrating plate compacts the soil and the material beneath it.

Why Dry Hire from Ryno Hire

Ryno Hire is a family-owned and operated business with more than a decade of earthmoving experience behind us. You can hire a compactor for as little as one day or as long as a year, and all you need is a current Australian open driver’s licence. All of our compactors are dry hire, so you can operate them yourself without the need to pay a professional. Contact Ryno Hire to find the right compactor for your needs.