Description
High-tensile ductile cast iron gives bottom wear plates the durability required to survive harsh abrasive asphalt passes. The Multiquip MVC88VTHW Plate Compactor pairs a Honda GX160 engine with an integrated water system to pack hot-mix flat. Road patch crews rely on its balance. You must clear the gravity spray tube if river sand settles inside.
A 19.7-inch high-strength steel base plate features curved trailing edges to eliminate line marking on soft hot-mix asphalt. The powertrain features an industrial Honda GX160 four-stroke engine generating 4.8 net horsepower. An enclosed cast aluminum housing encloses the high-speed eccentric bearings. The drive system uses a cogged V-belt under an aluminum cover. Unboxed machine weight totals 207 lbs with an exterior operational profile measuring 19.7 inches wide by 23.2 inches long.
Key Features of Multiquip MVC88VTHW
Paving and utility contractors buy Multiquip MVC88VTHW compactors when commercial plate compactor pricing requires long service life. The unit compacts asphalt patches, sidewalk subgrades, curb lines, and granular utility backfills.
- Nineteen-point-seven inch wide plate generates 3372 lbs of centrifugal force on subgrade soils.
- Removable water tank holds 3.6 gallons to keep asphalt from adhering to the bottom plate.
- Four-stroke Honda GX160 motor delivers smooth engine torque with dependable recoil starting.
- Cast aluminum belt guard directs airflow across the clutch to reduce operating heat.
- Folding wheel kit swings underneath the plate for rolling across hard jobsites.
- Heavy-duty shock mounts isolate the folding guide handle from harsh frame vibration.
- Lifting bail provides a balanced hoist point for truck crane straps and excavators.
Bench Vibration Load Metrics
Digital tachometers measure an exciter speed of 6000 vibrations per minute under full governor throttle. Centrifugal compaction force peaks at 3372 lbs on floor sensor pads. Ground speed clocks at 72 feet per minute across crushed stone subbases. Engine crank speed drops by 140 RPM when running over soft, uncompacted asphalt binder. Exciter oil temperature reaches 185 degrees Fahrenheit after two hours of continuous paving simulation. Handle vibration registers below 2.8 meters per second squared during high-load runs.
Jobsite Usability Maintenance Guidelines
Integrated transport wheels let single workers roll this heavy plate across parking lots without truck assistance. The throttle lever mounts on the handle crossbar for fast thumb speed adjustments. Do not buy this machine for heavy clay trench compaction requiring high-amplitude upright tampers.
- Clean out the water distribution pipe holes to preserve continuous spray wetting.
- Check the drive belt tension after the initial fifty operating hours.
- Drain the water tank during winter conditions to avoid freeze cracks.
Factory Warranty Inclusions
Multiquip provides a 1-Year manufacturer warranty on the compactor frame, while Honda backs the GX160 engine with a 3-Year commercial warranty. The shipping crate contains the compactor, integrated wheel kit, removable water tank, spray pipe bar, spark plug wrench, and printed operator maintenance manuals.
