This series of economical vibratory plates – the 12, 15 & 18 – is portable and offers outstanding compaction performance.
A patented suspension system places shock mounts predominantly in a shear mode at the high-amplitude front end of the plate, and in a compressive mode at the low-amplitude trailing end of the plate. This system reduces hand-arm vibration and better isolates all upper mass components, including the engine, from vibrations produced by the machine’s exciter. With amplitudes up to 0.061 inches, centrifugal force up to 2780 lbf, and travel speeds up to 83 feet per minute, these plates are ideal for confined areas of granular soils, including sands and gravels. They are also capable of achieving lift depths of up to 10 inches (28 cm).
These lightweight plates weighing 130 lbs (59 kg) to 178 lbs (81 kg) are easy to lift and maneuver about the job site. Accompanied by intense vibration, this series of plates are ideally suited as an economical option for small to medium compaction applications.
| Specifications | GP12 | GP15 | GP18 | AP12 | AP15 | AP18 |
| Plate Size WxL | 13 x 22.5 in (33 x 57 cm) | 16 x 22.5 in (40 x 57 cm) | 18 x 22.5 in (46 x 57 cm) | 13 x 22.5 in (33 x 57 cm) | 16 x 22.5 in (40 x 57 cm) | 18 x 22.5 in (46 x 57 cm) |
| Operating Weight | 137 lbs (62 kg) | 145 lbs (66 kg) | 174 lbs (79 kg) | No Water 139 lbs (63 kg) Full Water 158 lbs (72 kg) | No Water 147 lbs (67 kg) Full Water 166 lbs (75 kg) | No Water 183 lbs (83 kg) Full Water 202 lbs (92 kg) |
| Engine Option | Honda GX120 | Honda GX120 | Honda GX160 | Honda GX120 | Honda GX120 | Honda GX160 |
| Amplitude | .055 in (1.40 mm) | .052 in (1.32 mm) | .063 in (1.59 mm) | .054 in (1.38 mm) *No Water | .051 in (1.30 mm) *No Water | .060 in (1.51) *No Water |
| Centrifugal Force** | 1920 lbs (8.5 kN) | 2000 lbs (8.9 kN) | 2780 lbs (12.3 kN) | 1920 lbs (8.5 kN) | 2000 lbs (8.9 kN) | 2780 lbs (12.3 kN) |
| Exciter Speed | 5240 vpm | 5350 vpm | 5240 vpm | 5240 vpm | 5350 vpm | 5240 vpm |
| Compaction Depth* | Up to 10 in (25 cm) | Up to 10 in (25 cm) | Up to 10 in (25 cm) | Up to 10 in (25 cm) | Up to 10 in (25 cm) | Up to 10 in (25 cm) |
| Travel Speed | Up to 83 ft/min (25 m/min) | Up to 68 ft/min (21 m/min) | Up to 75 ft/min (23 m/min) | Up to 83 ft/min (25 m/min) | Up to 68 ft/min (21 m/min) | Up to 75 ft/min (23 m/min) |
| Compaction Area | 5395 ft²/hr (501 m²/hr) | 5440 ft²/hr (505 m²/hr) | 6750 ft²/hr (627 m²/hr) | 5395 ft²/hr (501 m²/hr) | 5440 ft²/hr (505 m²/hr) | 6750 ft²/hr (627 m²/hr) |
| Water Tank Capacity | | | | 2.3 gal (8.7 l) | 2.3 gal (8.7 l) | 2.3 gal (8.7 l) |
*Clean sand, optimum moisture. MBW recommends that lifts not exceed 12″
**Centrifugal Force is not a measure of compaction performance.
( ) Metric Measurements.
Specifications subject to change without notice.