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MVH-Series Reversible Plate Compactor | Multiquip
MVH-Series Reversible Plate Compactor | Multiquip
MVH-Series Reversible Plate Compactor | Multiquip
MVH-Series Reversible Plate Compactor | Multiquip
MVH-Series Reversible Plate Compactor | Multiquip
MVH-Series Reversible Plate Compactor | Multiquip

MVH-Series Reversible Plate Compactor | Multiquip

Brand MultiquipSKU MVH128GH
$7,792.00 - $27,170.00
$7,792.00
$7,792.00 - $27,170.00
$7,792.00
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Financing Available for Eligible Orders
Contractor-Grade Equipment

Shipping: LTL freight. Commercial delivery preferred.

The Multiquip MVH-Series reversible plate compactors deliver high-production compaction of granular soils, gravel, and mixed fill on deeper lifts. The lineup runs from a 4.8 HP Honda gasoline machine to a 14 HP Hatz diesel across nine models, every one of them reversible under operator control.

Need fitment or freight help before you order? Contact our team.

Shipping & Freight

Delivery is available to the Lower 48 only; no shipping to Alaska, Hawaii or other US territories. Shipping is a flat rate based on your order total:

  • Orders up to $5,000: $279
  • Orders $5,000.01 to $10,000: $347
  • Orders $10,000.01 and over: $517

These rates cover standard freight delivery to a commercial address. After you place your order, our team will confirm your delivery timeline within 1 to 3 business days.

Liftgate service is required if your delivery location has no loading dock or forklift to unload the freight. If you are unsure whether you need it, contact us before ordering.

Commercial delivery locations are preferred when available. Residential delivery, limited-access locations, and appointment scheduling may affect handling and extend delivery time.

Lead times vary by product, manufacturer availability, and selected options. Some configured, special-order, or non-stock items require additional processing time before they ship.

Please inspect all freight shipments at delivery before signing. If you see visible damage, note it with the carrier and contact us as soon as possible.

If you need freight, delivery, or lead-time guidance before ordering, contact our team before you purchase.

Compatibility / Fitment

Compatibility varies by product type, machine setup, selected options, and intended application.

For machine-mounted equipment and attachments, buyers should confirm fitment before ordering using the relevant machine information, including model, attachment style, mount type, coupler type, hydraulic requirements, and any other product-specific requirements listed on the page.

Hardscape Heavy can assist with pre-order fitment guidance based on the information you provide. This guidance is limited to purchase and compatibility review before ordering and does not include field installation, hydraulic modification, fabrication, or on-site setup support.

If you are unsure whether a product will work with your machine or application, contact us before placing the order.

Specifications

Core Specs

  • Engine: Honda gasoline or Hatz diesel
  • Engine Power: 4.8 to 14 HP (3.6 to 10.4 kW)
  • Centrifugal Force: 5,283 to 15,737 lbf (23.5 to 70 kN)
  • Plate Width (base): 15.8 to 20 in (400 to 500 mm)
  • Travel Direction: Forward and reverse under operator control
  • Exciter Speed: confirm with supplier
  • Max Forward Speed: confirm with supplier
  • Operating Weight: confirm with supplier


Need full technical detail? See the Technical Details tab. If available, also see manufacturer PDF in the Downloads tab.

Returns & Warranty

Warranty coverage is provided by the product manufacturer where applicable. Warranty terms, coverage periods, exclusions, and claim procedures vary by brand and product type.

Hardscape Heavy does not create separate warranty coverage beyond the manufacturer’s warranty unless explicitly stated on the product page.

Returns are governed by our store return policy. Because many products in this category involve freight shipping, special ordering, or configuration-specific selections, return eligibility may vary by product and condition. Special-order, custom-configured, used, damaged, or installed items may not be eligible for return.

Please review our full return policy before purchase. If you have questions about return eligibility or manufacturer warranty coverage for a specific item, contact us before ordering.

The Multiquip MVH-Series plate compactors are reversible plate compactors for high-production compaction of granular soils, gravel, and mixed fill on deeper lifts. Each model travels forward and in reverse under operator control, so crews can compact into a trench, hold on the spot, and back the machine out without turning it around.

A twin-shaft exciter reverses plate direction and delivers deep compaction force for base and backfill, and the lineup steps up from a 15.8 in gasoline machine to 20 in high-output diesel units for the heaviest fill. Every model carries a fold-out front cover for maintenance access, heavy duty shock mounts, and a steel frame protective guard that doubles as a lifting bar. This is built for the sitework and utility crews compacting structural fill and trench backfill on larger jobs, not thin surface lifts.

Common Applications

  • High-production compaction of granular soils, gravel, and mixed fill
  • Trench backfill compaction on deeper lifts
  • Structural fill compaction for base and foundations

Selection Notes

  • Nine models are offered. The 128GH, 158GH, 208GH, 308GH, 408GH, and 508GH run Honda gasoline engines; the 308DE, 408DE, and 508DE are Hatz diesel.
  • The 408DE, 508GH, and 508DE are electric-start machines and their starting battery is not included.
  • Plate extensions widen the working plate on the 308, 408, and 508. The published with-extensions widths sit 6 in above the base widths on every one of those six machines. Whether the 6 in set ships with the machine or is ordered separately is recorded as unresolved in this file and is confirmed at time of order.
  • A tool-free wheel kit is offered for the 128GH and the 158GH, named by the supplier as model WHL158. It is not stocked as a variant here and is confirmed at time of order.
  • The Compas compaction analyzing system is offered on electric-start models only, and the supplier maps it to four machines: the 308DE, the 408DE, the 508GH, and the 508DE. It is not stocked as a variant here and is confirmed at time of order.
Build
Travel Direction
Forward and reverse
Handle
Adjustable height
Model lineup
ModelEngineEngine PowerCentrifugal ForceExciter SpeedPlate WidthPlate Width with ExtensionsMax Forward SpeedOperating Weight
MVH128GHHonda GX1604.8 HP (3.6 kW)5,283 lbf (23.5 kN)5,400 vpm15.8 in (400 mm)Not offered89 ft/min (27 m/min)269 lb (122 kg)
MVH158GHHonda GX2005.5 HP (4.1 kW)6,070 lbf (27 kN)5,400 vpm16.9 in (430 mm)Not offered88 ft/min (27 m/min)326 lb (148 kg)
MVH208GHHonda GX2707.1 HP (5.3 kW)8,318 lbf (37 kN)5,200 vpm19.7 in (500 mm)Not offered85 ft/min (26 m/min)463 lb (210 kg)
MVH308GHHonda GX2708.5 HP (6.3 kW)10,116 lbf (45 kN)4,400 vpm18 in24 in79 ft/min (24 m/min)717 lb (325 kg)
MVH308DEHatz 1B30E diesel6.1 HP (4.5 kW)9,442 lbf (42 kN)4,400 vpm18 in24 in85 ft/min (26 m/min)794 lb (360 kg)
MVH408GHHonda GX39011.7 HP (8.7 kW)12,365 lbf (55 kN)4,400 vpm20 in (500 mm)26 in (650 mm)82 ft/min (25 m/min)836 lb (379 kg)
MVH408DEHatz 1B50E diesel10.6 HP (7.9 kW)12,365 lbf (55 kN)4,400 vpm20 in (500 mm)26 in (650 mm)Confirm with supplier933 lb (423 kg)
MVH508GHHonda GX39011.7 HP (8.7 kW)13,489 lbf (60 kN)4,400 vpm20 in (500 mm)26 in (650 mm)82 ft/min (25 m/min)970 lb (440 kg)
MVH508DEHatz 1D90E diesel14 HP (10.4 kW)15,737 lbf (70 kN)Confirm with supplier20 in (500 mm)26 in (650 mm)Confirm with supplierConfirm with supplier
Overall dimensions
ModelOverall LengthOverall WidthOverall Height
MVH128GH40.55 in (1,030 mm)15.75 in (400 mm)38 in (965 mm)
MVH158GH44.8 in (1,130 mm)16.9 in (430 mm)36.5 in (920 mm)
MVH208GH51.6 in (1,311 mm)19.7 in (500 mm)39.2 in (996 mm)
MVH308GH61 in (1,540 mm)24 in (600 mm)48 in (1,210 mm)
MVH308DE61 in (1,540 mm)24 in (600 mm)48 in (1,210 mm)
MVH408GH62 in (1,570 mm)26 in (650 mm)48 in (1,210 mm)
MVH408DE62 in26 in (650 mm)48 in (1,210 mm)
MVH508GH63 in (1,600 mm)26 in (650 mm)48 in (1,210 mm)
MVH508DE63 in (1,600 mm)26 in (650 mm)48 in (1,210 mm)

Included with Purchase

  • 1 Multiquip MVH-Series Reversible Plate Compactor (variant/model as ordered)

Not Included Unless Stated

  • Starting battery for the electric-start models, the 408DE, the 508GH, and the 508DE
  • Compas compaction analyzing system on the models that offer it
  • Wheel kit on the 128GH and the 158GH
  • On-site installation or machine configuration

Note: Confirm exact included components and mount hardware with supplier at time of order.

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