Wacker Plate Hire in Reading, Berkshire
Need wacker plate hire in Reading? Coppard supplies plate compactors for sub-base preparation, paving, asphalt and suitable site-compaction work. The current catalogue includes a petrol single-direction plate and heavier reversible compactors. Call 0118 979 2828 with the material, area and access.
“Wacker plate” is widely used as a generic trade term for a vibratory plate compactor, and Coppard’s catalogue includes Wacker Neuson as well as other manufacturers.
Match the Plate to the Material and Working Area
Wacker plates are commonly used for suitable granular sub-base, paving preparation and other flat-area compaction. The correct machine depends on the material, area, access and required compaction.
Coppard’s catalogue includes a petrol single-direction compactor plate as well as reversible diesel machines. A reversible plate can be useful where the machine needs to work backwards and forwards without being turned.
Cohesive versus granular behaviour is relevant, but the actual fill and project specification should determine the equipment.
Call 0118 979 2828 and describe the material.
Wacker Plate and Reversible Compactor Options
Coppard’s current Plate Compactors catalogue lists a single-direction petrol compactor plate with or without a water attachment, reversible Bomag BPR 55/65D, Wacker Neuson DPU 4045Ye and Wacker Neuson DPU 100, plus rubber mats. The DPU 4045Ye is listed at 900 mm wide; the DPU 100 at 700 mm wide and 768 kg. The catalogue also lists rubber mats to suit, while the single-direction compactor plate can be supplied with or without a water attachment.
Full specifications for the complete wacker plate range are listed in the Coppard online catalogue.
Wacker Plate Hire for Reading Sub-Base and Paving Work
Wacker plates can be used for suitable sub-base, paving, asphalt and reinstatement work across Reading and Berkshire where vibratory compaction matches the material and specification.
The customer’s actual material is more useful than inferred geology from the postcode.
Confirm the Compaction Requirement Before Collection
Before booking, confirm the material, approximate area, access, layer thickness and finished surface. Ask for a rubber mat if the selected machine and paving application require one, and specify if a water attachment is needed.
Transport requirements and effective layer thickness depend on the particular machine and material.
Call 0118 979 2828 to confirm the current machine and collection or delivery arrangement.
Why Hire a Wacker Plate from Coppard?
Coppard’s Reading depot supplies plate compactors, rammers and rollers, so the customer can choose compaction equipment around the actual material and working area. The current plate range includes single-direction and reversible options rather than one generic “wacker”.
Call 0118 979 2828 with the material, area, access and hire dates.
For the full range of Plant & Machinery Hire available from our Reading depot, visit the Plant & Machinery Hire page.
View the full Wacker Plate Hire catalogue — specifications, models and current availability.
Frequently Asked Questions - Wacker Plate Hire in Reading
Is a wacker plate the same as a vibratory plate?
Wacker plate is commonly used as a generic name for a vibratory plate compactor. Wacker Neuson is also a manufacturer represented in Coppard’s range. When hiring, the important differences are the actual machine size, whether it is single-direction or reversible, and the compaction requirement.
What wacker plates does Coppard currently list?
Coppard’s current plate-compactor catalogue lists a single-direction petrol compactor plate, reversible Bomag BPR 55/65D, Wacker Neuson DPU 4045Ye and Wacker Neuson DPU 100, plus rubber mats. Confirm the current Reading stock when booking.
How thick should each layer be when using a wacker plate?
There is no reliable universal layer thickness for every plate and material. The effective lift depends on the fill, moisture, machine and specified compaction. Follow the project specification and the operating information for the selected plate rather than relying on a blanket 150 mm rule.
What should I consider before compacting a driveway or paved area?
Confirm the sub-base specification, material, layer thickness, drainage and finished surface before choosing the compaction equipment. GOV.UK guidance on permeable surfacing of front gardens explains the importance of suitable sub-base and drainage arrangements. Tell Coppard’s Reading team what is being built and the material being compacted.
Need Wacker Plate Hire in Reading?
Call 0118 979 2828 with the material, area, access and required finish. Coppard supplies single-direction and reversible plate compactors from the Reading depot, subject to current stock and transport availability.
