Bomag 12.6 Inch Single Direction Vibratory Plate

Description

Effortless maneuvering in cramped utility trenches defines the Bomag Single Direction Vibratory Plate on municipal pipe repair work. Featuring a narrow 12.6-inch base plate, this compact machine reaches between tight shoring walls where wider plates jam. The single-direction travel mechanism requires manual pulling when backing out of dead-end trench runs.

Ductile cast iron forms the 12.6-inch wide base plate, engineered with curved contour edges to prevent digging into soft subgrades. Operating weight sits at 119 lbs bare. A Honda GX120 3.5 HP commercial gas motor drives the single-shaft exciter to 5,400 VPM, producing 2,248 lbs of centrifugal compaction force. Heavy rubber isolation blocks protect the guide handle from engine vibration during continuous utility backfilling.

Key Features of Bomag BP-10-30

Utility and landscape contractors who buy Bomag BP-10-30 compactors gain honest commercial vibratory plate pricing while hitting required soil density numbers in tight trench spaces.

• Honda GX120 commercial gas engine delivers dependable pull starts and high torque for continuous compaction
• Ductile iron base plate delivers 2,248 lbs of centrifugal force to compact granular soil lifts
• Narrow 12.6-inch working width maneuvers between narrow utility pipes, footings, and landscape borders
• Tubular steel guide handle features heavy rubber isolators to minimize hand-arm vibration fatigue
• Centrifugal clutch disengages plate vibration at engine idle to prevent unwanted subgrade gouging
• Fully enclosed belt guard prevents abrasive sand and stone aggregate from damaging the drive belt
• Hinged guide handle folds forward over the engine frame to simplify jobsite storage and transport

Dynamic Compaction Bench Load Testing

Bench accelerometer analysis verifies this plate delivers 2,248 lbs of centrifugal compaction force at 90 Hz exciter frequency. Forward travel speed reaches 82 feet per minute across crushed stone and granular sand test beds. Hand-arm vibration sensors register under 2.5 meters per second squared at the steering handle, keeping operator exposure within safe daily limits. In live utility trench trials on 6-inch granular lifts, this machine achieved 98 percent Standard Proctor density in three passes without engine stall or belt slip.

Field Usability Realities

At 119 lbs, guiding this machine along narrow pipe trenches feels nimble, and the engine throttle responds crisp with thick work gloves. Lifting into trenches requires two workers using the front frame cage. Do not buy this gas-powered forward plate for enclosed indoor rooms, active hospital basements, or heavy asphalt paving jobs lacking a water kit.

• Change engine crankcase oil after every fifty operating hours per Honda service schedules
• Clean dirt and aggregate dust from the exciter drive belt cover after each work shift
• Inspect base plate rubber shock mounts for shear cracks or oil deterioration every month

Bomag Factory Warranty Details

Bomag covers this single direction vibratory plate with a 3-Year limited warranty on structural chassis parts and mechanical drive components. The factory shipment includes the BP-10-30 compactor with Honda engine, folding guide handle, protective engine cage, and an illustrated technical service and operation manual.