Rammer Hire in Godstone, Surrey
Need rammer hire in Godstone? Coppard supplies petrol trench rammers from our Godstone depot for compacting cohesive soils, trench backfill and confined groundworks across Surrey. Call 01883 743 322 and tell us what you are compacting and we’ll help confirm whether a rammer is the right machine.
Rammers deliver concentrated impact through a narrow foot, making them particularly useful for trench backfill, confined spaces and cohesive soils where a wider plate compactor may be less suitable. Tell our Godstone team what you are compacting and the space available and we can help you choose between a rammer, plate compactor or another machine.
Upright Rammer – Hire Rates and Applications
Coppard’s petrol upright rammer provides concentrated impact compaction through a relatively narrow foot, making it well suited to trenches, foundation edges, confined groundworks and other areas where a larger plate compactor cannot work efficiently.
Rammers are particularly useful with cohesive soils and backfill materials where impact compaction is appropriate. They can also be useful where the working width is restricted and the operator needs to compact material in a narrow strip.
The Upright Rammer is currently listed at £60 per day or £100 per week. Prices exclude VAT and non-account customers add 10%.
Call Godstone on 01883 743 322 to check current availability.
For full specifications and current pricing, browse our complete Rammer Hire catalogue.
When to Hire a Rammer Instead of a Plate Compactor
The main difference is the way the two machines compact material.
A rammer uses repeated vertical impact through a relatively small foot. This makes it particularly useful for cohesive soils, trench backfill and confined areas where the machine needs to work between structures or within a narrow excavation.
A plate compactor spreads vibration over a wider surface and is generally better suited to granular materials such as MOT Type 1, crushed aggregate and gravel across paths, driveways, paving and larger open areas.
The choice should still be based on the actual material and project specification rather than assuming every clay soil needs a rammer or every granular material needs a plate.
If you are unsure, call 01883 743 322 and describe the material, working area and required compaction and our Godstone team will help identify the appropriate equipment.
For the complete range, browse our Rammer Hire catalogue.
Rammer Hire for Groundworks in Godstone and Surrey
Rammers are commonly used during drainage, utility, foundation and other groundworks where backfill needs to be compacted within a confined working area.
Ground around Godstone and the surrounding Surrey area varies considerably, and clay-rich soils can become particularly soft after prolonged rainfall. Moisture condition, material type and the project specification should therefore be considered before deciding how the backfill is placed and compacted.
A rammer can be particularly useful along narrow trenches and around structures where the working width makes a conventional plate compactor difficult to manoeuvre. For wider areas of granular fill, a plate compactor or roller may provide a more productive solution.
From our Godstone depot we regularly support projects in surrounding areas including Redhill, Reigate, Oxted, Caterham, Horley and Lingfield, as well as the wider Surrey area.
Call 01883 743 322 with the material, trench width and work involved and we’ll help identify the most suitable compaction equipment.
Collecting and Using the Rammer
Rammers are compact machines, but their weight and shape still need to be considered when arranging customer collection.
Call our Godstone team before travelling and tell us which vehicle you intend to use. We can confirm the dimensions and weight of the available machine so you can make suitable transport arrangements.
At collection, the relevant controls and starting procedure can be explained for the machine supplied. Operation should follow the manufacturer’s instructions and the requirements of the project, including the appropriate material layer thickness and number of passes.
If the project also requires a plate compactor for larger open areas, both machines can be arranged through the same Godstone depot.
Call 01883 743 322 to confirm availability and collection arrangements.
Why Hire a Rammer from Coppard?
Coppard has supplied compaction equipment to builders, groundworkers and contractors since 1972. Our Godstone depot provides rammers alongside plate compactors, rollers and other plant, allowing different parts of the same project to be covered through one hire account.
Tell our Godstone team what material you are compacting, the working width and the type of groundworks involved and we can help identify whether a rammer or another compaction machine is more appropriate.
Call 01883 743 322 to discuss your requirements.
For the full range of Plant & Machinery Hire available from our Godstone depot, visit our Plant & Machinery Hire page.
Browse the full Rammer Hire catalogue for specifications, pricing and current availability.
Frequently Asked Questions – Rammer Hire in Godstone
What is the difference between a rammer and a plate compactor?
A rammer uses concentrated vertical impact through a narrow foot and is particularly useful for cohesive soils, trench backfill and confined working areas.
A plate compactor spreads vibration across a wider surface and is generally better suited to granular materials such as MOT Type 1, gravel and crushed aggregate.
Many groundworks projects use both: a rammer for confined trench work and a plate for larger open areas.
Tell our Godstone team what material you are compacting and the available working width and we’ll help identify the appropriate machine.
How deep does a rammer compact per layer?
There is no single layer depth that applies to every rammer, soil or project.
The appropriate thickness depends on the material type, moisture condition, rammer specification and required finished compaction. Trying to compact an excessively deep layer from the surface can leave material below insufficiently consolidated.
Backfill should therefore be placed and compacted in controlled layers appropriate to the project specification and machine being used.
Tell our Godstone team what material you are compacting and the required depth and we can help confirm the available rammer.
When should I hire a rammer instead of a plate compactor?
A rammer is generally the better option for cohesive soils, trench backfill and confined areas where the narrow foot can work effectively.
A plate compactor is normally more suitable for larger, flatter areas of granular material such as MOT Type 1, gravel and paving sub-base.
The correct choice still depends on the material, available space and project specification.
Tell Coppard’s Godstone team what material you are compacting, the width of the working area and the type of work involved and we can help identify whether a rammer or plate compactor is more appropriate.
Do I need training?
There is no separate driving licence specifically for operating a rammer, but anyone using work equipment should be competent to use it safely and should receive appropriate instruction and training for the equipment and work involved.
For workplace use, employers have responsibilities to ensure people using work equipment receive adequate training for safe operation.
The HSE guidance on training and competence for work equipment explains the requirements in more detail.
At collection, Coppard’s Godstone team can explain the controls and basic operating information for the machine supplied, but this does not replace any training or competence requirements that apply to the work.
Can I hire a rammer and plate compactor together?
Yes. Rammers and plate compactors can both be hired from our Godstone depot.
This can be useful on projects where a rammer is required for trenches, cohesive backfill or confined areas while a plate compactor is used across larger areas of granular material.
Call 01883 743 322 and tell our Godstone team what work you are carrying out and we can arrange the appropriate machines together, subject to availability.
Need Rammer Hire in Godstone?
Call 01883 743 322 and speak directly to our Godstone team. Petrol rammers are available for trench backfill, cohesive soils and confined groundworks across Godstone and Surrey, with collection or delivery subject to current availability.
