{"product_id":"beton-trowel-btpc160h-reversible-plate-compactor-honda-gx200","title":"Beton Trowel BTPC160H Reversible Plate Compactor — 16.9 In. Plate, 6,070 Lb. Force, Honda GX200","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the mid-size reversible plate — the one that covers most of what a paving, hardscape or utility crew actually does. A \u003cstrong\u003eforward\u003c\/strong\u003e plate has to be dragged back at the end of every pass. A \u003cstrong\u003ereversible\u003c\/strong\u003e plate drives forward, backward and compacts on the spot, which halves the walking and makes the machine usable in a trench where there is no room to turn around.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe BTPC160H puts \u003cstrong\u003e27 kN (6,070 lbs) of centrifugal force\u003c\/strong\u003e through a \u003cstrong\u003e700 x 430 mm plate at 90 Hz — 5,400 vibrations per minute\u003c\/strong\u003e. That combination of high frequency and moderate force is what settles granular material: sand, gravel, road base and paver bedding compact by particle rearrangement, and fast, controlled blows do that without pushing the material out from under the plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirection is controlled by a \u003cstrong\u003ehydraulic mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a mechanical linkage — one lever, and the machine goes where you point it. Power is a \u003cstrong\u003eHonda GX200\u003c\/strong\u003e, recoil start. At \u003cstrong\u003e168 kg (370 lbs)\u003c\/strong\u003e it is a two-person lift or a one-person job with the integrated transport wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydraulic reversing\u003c\/strong\u003e — forward, reverse and on-the-spot compaction from a single lever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e27 kN \/ 6,070 lbs centrifugal force\u003c\/strong\u003e (2,750 kgf)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e90 Hz \/ 5,400 VPM\u003c\/strong\u003e — high frequency, which is what granular material responds to\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e700 x 430 mm (27.6 x 16.9 in.) plate\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0–25 m\/min in both directions\u003c\/strong\u003e — approximately 82 ft\/min\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHonda GX200\u003c\/strong\u003e, recoil start\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e35% gradient climb\u003c\/strong\u003e — ramps, shoulders and sloped backfill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated transport wheels\u003c\/strong\u003e — no separate kit to buy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBTPC160H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeton Trowel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReversible plate compactor, hydraulic reversing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHonda GX200, air-cooled gasoline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.8 kW \/ 6.5 HP at 3,600 rpm (manufacturer gross rating)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisplacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e196 cc (Honda published figure)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStart\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlate Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27.6 x 16.9 in. 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(1,130 x 430 x 920 mm), L x W x H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFuel Tank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.95 gal (3.6 L)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Tank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvailable as an option — see the note below\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater tank · rubber mat for block and paver work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHonest notes. \u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e this machine is widely advertised as \"330 lbs.\" Beton Trowel publishes 160 kg net and 168 kg operating, which is \u003cstrong\u003e353 and 370 lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e — 330 matches neither, and at least one major retailer's own page body contradicts its own title on this. We publish both factory figures. \u003cstrong\u003eWater tank:\u003c\/strong\u003e the factory's brochure calls it an option, its product page says \"yes,\" and the machine manual lists a water tank assembly as an optional part — so we list it as an option and confirm it on every order rather than promising it. \u003cstrong\u003eHorsepower\u003c\/strong\u003e is Beton Trowel's gross rating; Honda's net rating for the GX200 is 5.6 HP. \u003cstrong\u003eCrated shipping weight is not published by anyone\u003c\/strong\u003e — what some sites label \"shipping weight\" for this machine is actually the factory operating weight, one row out of place. \u003cstrong\u003eModel code:\u003c\/strong\u003e the factory's reversible brochure prints \"BRPC160H\" in one table; the manual, the factory product page and every retailer say \u003cstrong\u003eBTPC160H\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is the same machine.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBTPC160H reversible plate compactor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHonda GX200 engine, factory installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHydraulic direction mechanism, filled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated transport wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating and safety manual with spare parts list\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAdd To Your Machine\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/beton-trowel-btpc60rh-reversible-plate-compactor-honda-gx160\"\u003eBeton Trowel BTPC60RH\u003c\/a\u003e — the compact 13.8 in. reversible for narrow trenches and confined work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/beton-trowel-btpc240y-reversible-plate-compactor-18-in-yanmar-l70\"\u003eBeton Trowel BTPC240Y\u003c\/a\u003e — the next size up, diesel, for deeper lifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plate-compactors-rammers\"\u003eAll plate compactors and rammers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOrdering more than one machine? Put them on a single freight quote — one truck is materially cheaper than two.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDocuments\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/betontrowel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Reversible-Plate-Compactors-ENG-201110041-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eReversible Plate Compactors Brochure (PDF) — Beton Trowel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.betontrowel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/BTPC-Plate-compactor-incl-spare-parts-ENG-20240718-gecomprimeerd-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eOperating and Safety Manual with Spare Parts List (PDF) — Beton Trowel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOperation Video\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;max-width:900px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yKf_qCmdBrs\" title=\"Beton Trowel Plate compactor BTPC160H\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeton Trowel's own footage of this exact model. Note that Beton Trowel also builds a BTPC160Y — the same plate on a Yanmar diesel — and it has its own separate video; this one is the Honda GX200 machine.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis machine ships by freight. Shipping is quoted to your exact address and confirmed with you before anything is charged — we do not estimate freight. Tell us on the quote form whether the delivery site has a forklift or a loading dock, because that changes the rate more than the distance does.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beton Trowel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52628984398126,"sku":"BTPC160H","price":3726.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/1877\/6622\/files\/0321229_bt-reversible-plate-compactor-17-in.-gx200-330-lb..jpg?v=1789122240","url":"https:\/\/www.fullforceequipment.com\/products\/beton-trowel-btpc160h-reversible-plate-compactor-honda-gx200","provider":"FullForce Equipment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}