Rammer Hire in Brighton, West Sussex
Deep Compaction in Clay and Confined Fills
Petrol trench rammers for clay backfill. Call 01273 596 979.
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A plate will not compact clay. Clay-with-flints on the South Downs needs impact not vibration. If you are looking for a rammer hire near me in Brighton, call 01273 596 979.
When Do You Need a Rammer?
Clay-with-flints on the South Downs above Brighton, Hove, Patcham, Woodingdean and Hassocks does not compact under vibration. Weald Clay north towards Burgess Hill and Hurstpierpoint is the same. The rammer hits the ground with impact force through a narrow foot.
Drainage trench backfill, foundation backfill, utility reinstatement in clay, confined strips alongside walls. Call 01273 596 979 if unsure.
Our Rammer Range
Petrol-powered jumping jack rammer. Around 68kg. Handles trenches and confined areas. Narrow foot gets within 100mm of a wall face. No mains power needed.
Full specifications for the complete rammer range are listed in the Coppard online catalogue.
Rammer Hire for Brighton and South Downs Ground
Clay-with-flints on the South Downs above Brighton, Hove and Hassocks is one of the most common trench backfill materials in the area. Every development on these soils needs a rammer. Weald Clay from Burgess Hill through Hurstpierpoint is the same.
Chalk rubble backfill responds well to vibration, so use a plate compactor for that. However, clay-with-flints overlying chalk is still clay. You may need both a plate compactor and rammer from the same Brighton depot.
Compact in 150mm layers, evenly on both sides of the pipe.
Collecting and Using the Rammer
Fits in a van and weighs around 68kg. The yard team will run through the start procedure. Gloves and steel toecaps are recommended. For longer jobs, consider hiring it alongside a plate compactor.
Call 01273 596 979.
Why Hire a Rammer from Coppard?
54 years supplying compaction plant across Sussex. Rammers, plates and rollers from one depot.
Searching for the best rammer hire near me? Coppard covers Brighton, Hove, Portslade, Southwick, Shoreham-by-Sea, Lancing, Worthing, Steyning, Burgess Hill, Hassocks, Lewes, Newhaven, Peacehaven, Henfield, Hurstpierpoint, Littlehampton, Arundel and Chichester. Call 01273 596 979.
For the full range of Plant & Machinery Hire available from our Brighton depot, visit the Plant & Machinery Hire page.
View the full Rammer Hire catalogue — specifications, models and current availability.
Frequently Asked Questions: Rammer Hire in Brighton and West Sussex
Rammer vs plate?
A rammer uses impact for clay-with-flints and Weald Clay. A plate compactor uses vibration for granular materials.
How deep per layer?
Around 150mm. Compact each layer until the foot no longer sinks.
Can I collect?
Yes. The 68kg model fits in a van. Call 01273 596 979.
When should I hire a rammer instead of a plate compactor?
A rammer is generally the better choice for compacting soil and backfill in narrow trenches, around foundations and in confined areas where a wider plate compactor cannot work effectively. Plate compactors are normally better suited to larger, flatter areas of granular material such as Type 1 sub-base. The HSE explains the importance of correctly compacting trench backfill in its guidance on excavation safety. Tell Coppard’s Brighton team what material you are compacting, the width of the working area and the depth of the backfill, and they can advise whether a rammer or plate compactor is the right machine for the job.
Need rammer hire near me in Brighton or West Sussex?
Call 01273 596 979. Same-day dispatch from Brighton. Delivery across Brighton, Hove, Portslade, Southwick, Shoreham-by-Sea, Lancing, Worthing, Steyning, Burgess Hill, Hassocks, Lewes, Newhaven, Peacehaven, Henfield, Hurstpierpoint, Littlehampton, Arundel and Chichester.
