Wacker info - Minimum wacker specifications

[slippery]

Hi guys.

Don't know if this question has been answered before but I cannot seem to get a definitive answer.

I have a rather large DIY paving job to complete (approximately 180sq/m) and I am curious about the minimum specifications of a suitable wacker. The area is about 50/50 driveway and patio. What should be the minimum machine weight, impact depth/force and plate size.

Any suggestions would be appreciated before I purchase a suitable machine.

[Rich H]

Why purchase? Rent a roller for the driveway sub-base consolidation and a wacker for the patio part. Rent the small wacker again for the screeding and blocks.

[matt h]

agree with rich..it'l be cheaper that way:D

[lutonlagerlout]

i dont know about you guys but i found a roller leaves waves in the type 1,wacker gets it nice and flat
unless i am doing it wrong?
LLL

[Dave_L]

Throw the vibrator out well in advance of stopping/changing direction - and then roll at 90 degrees to the first passes if you can.

[slippery]

Guys

Thanks for the replies.

I will be doing this work over a rather long period this Summer/Autumn when time allows which is the reason for purchasing a suitable machine, rather than hire multiple times as I believe this to be the cheapest option. I can then use the wacker at my leisure and sell on at the end of the project. A roller is not really an option.

The question again given these criteria. What specification wacker do you consider appropriate, weight (60Kg, 80Kg), impact force, plate size, etc?

[Bob_A]

Guys

Thanks for the replies.

I will be doing this work over a rather long period this Summer/Autumn when time allows which is the reason for purchasing a suitable machine, rather than hire multiple times as I believe this to be the cheapest option. I can then use the wacker at my leisure and sell on at the end of the project. A roller is not really an option.

The question again given these criteria. What specification wacker do you consider appropriate, weight (60Kg, 80Kg), impact force, plate size, etc?

Exactly the same reason I bought a Wacker.
It's always there and I can do my jobs at short notice when it suits me. And if I don't fancy it on the day I don't have to do it. Chepest hire rates for a Wacker in my area is £58 inc vat a week excluding delivery.
Would hate to hire a Wacker only to find it pouring down for most of the week which seems to be the weather recently.

Sorry I can't give any advice on specification as I'm not qualified to that.
I bought exactly the same machine for £215 on ebay as my local hire shop hires out. Here's the spec
http://www.hartindustrialtools.co.uk/acatalog/WACKER-VP1340A.html


My theory was if it's good enough for a hire shop it should be good enough for me.

[Tony McC]

It gets a bit complicated but for residential work I'd always go for a plate of not less than 50kg (prefer 80kg) and 15kN (prefer 18+)