{"product_id":"beton-trowel-btpc60rh-reversible-plate-compactor-honda-gx160","title":"Beton Trowel BTPC60RH Reversible Plate Compactor — 13.8 In. Plate, 3,372 Lb. Force, Honda GX160","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the compact reversible — the machine for work that a full-size plate cannot physically reach. A \u003cstrong\u003e350 mm (13.8 in.) plate\u003c\/strong\u003e fits a narrow utility trench, gets between forms, and works along a wall without chewing it. And because it reverses \u003cstrong\u003ehydraulically\u003c\/strong\u003e, the operator never has to turn it around or drag it backwards in a space where there is no room to do either.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt runs the highest frequency in Beton Trowel's reversible range: \u003cstrong\u003e100 Hz — 6,000 vibrations per minute\u003c\/strong\u003e — producing \u003cstrong\u003e15 kN (3,372 lbs) of centrifugal force\u003c\/strong\u003e. That is the right formula for the work this size of machine does: paver bedding, sand, backfill around services and thin granular lifts, where fast controlled blows settle the material and heavy blows would just displace it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePower is a \u003cstrong\u003eHonda GX160\u003c\/strong\u003e, recoil start, and the machine weighs \u003cstrong\u003e85 kg (187 lbs)\u003c\/strong\u003e — light enough to get down into a trench and back out, which is exactly what this size is bought for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e13.8 in. plate\u003c\/strong\u003e — fits trenches and gaps a full-size reversible cannot enter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydraulic reversing\u003c\/strong\u003e — forward, reverse and on-the-spot from one lever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100 Hz \/ 6,000 VPM\u003c\/strong\u003e — the highest frequency in the reversible range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15 kN \/ 3,372 lbs centrifugal force\u003c\/strong\u003e (1,530 kgf)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e187 lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e — manageable in and out of a trench\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHonda GX160\u003c\/strong\u003e, recoil start\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\u003e35% gradient climb\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumented factory options\u003c\/strong\u003e — water tank assembly and wheel kit, both available by part number\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\u003eBTPC60RH\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 GX160, 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\u003e4.2 kW \/ 5.5 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\u003e163 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\u003e18.9 x 13.8 in. 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(886 x 350 x 880 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\u003eOptions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater tank assembly, part 2204-30000-4 · wheel kit, part 2301-11000-1\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 commonly advertised as \"170 lbs.\" Beton Trowel publishes 80 kg net and 85 kg operating — \u003cstrong\u003e176 and 187 lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e. We publish both factory figures rather than the round number. \u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e dealer listings for this machine vary wildly (one says 19 x 14 x 48 in., another 20 x 20 x 35 in.); neither matches the factory, so the table above is the factory's. \u003cstrong\u003eHorsepower\u003c\/strong\u003e is Beton Trowel's gross rating; Honda's net rating for the GX160 is 4.8 HP. \u003cstrong\u003eCrated shipping weight is not published by anyone.\u003c\/strong\u003e The water tank and wheel kit are genuine factory options with part numbers, not standard equipment — ask and we will quote them with the machine.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBTPC60RH reversible plate compactor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHonda GX160 engine, factory installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHydraulic direction mechanism, filled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating and safety manual with spare parts list\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe water tank assembly and wheel kit are \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e included — both are factory options.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAdd To Your Machine\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/beton-trowel-btpc160h-reversible-plate-compactor-honda-gx200\"\u003eBeton Trowel BTPC160H\u003c\/a\u003e — the mid-size reversible, 16.9 in. plate and 6,070 lbs of force, for open ground and deeper lifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/beton-trowel-btr60h-tamping-rammer-honda-gx100\"\u003eBeton Trowel BTR60H rammer\u003c\/a\u003e — for cohesive soil and trenches too narrow even for this plate\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\/bvx_V3Uzhgo\" title=\"Beton Trowel Plate compactor BTPC60RH\" 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. Beton Trowel also builds a BTPC60H — the forward-only version of the same size — which has its own separate video; this one is the reversible.\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":52628994883886,"sku":"BTPC60RH","price":2849.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/1877\/6622\/files\/0321450_bt-reversible-plate-compactor-14-in.-gx160-170-lbs..jpg?v=1789122289","url":"https:\/\/www.fullforceequipment.com\/products\/beton-trowel-btpc60rh-reversible-plate-compactor-honda-gx160","provider":"FullForce Equipment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}