Stark USA 7.0HP 5000VPM 5500MAX Gas Vibration Compaction Force 20 x 14 inch Plate Compactor w/Built-in Wheel

I was skeptical at first because of the price of this machine. But my fears were totally unnecessary. This is a workhorse. I've used it a lot since it was purchased and very happy with it. The only problem I've had is when you try and use it on an angle it stalls. Knowing that, you can avoid it happening to you. Otherwise it's a great tool for outdoor work.

Got this for pothole repair tamping bagged asphalt mix and it works great for that purpose. If you're working on a slope, stand on downhill side of slope when using and it will be easy to use I found out and spray some WD-40 on plate before using for asphalt.A nice little machine and a great value in my opinion. I have used bigger and heavier machines but at 77 I like this size better and the wheels make it easy to move around.

I purchased Stark 7.0HP plate compactor about 9 months ago. After using it a few times for my personal home paver and driveway projects, the vibration module starts to have an oil leak problem. Now oil spills every time I use it. I tried to call and email Stark for support but no one answer my call nor return my voice message nor reply to my email. Don't expect this $400 unit to last for more than a year.

This machine is very nice and very compact and small and does the job okay. The bad thing is that it leaks oil from the vibration box. Otherwise works well. Only works good for small jobs

Purchased for projects around the house.So far used for my 14x16 chicken coop pad.Compacted the ground nicely so I could pour the pad for the shed.

NOTE: I have not been able to start this thing yet. However, I received on box, partially assembled unit. Minor shipping damage (to unit), box was damaged. It came with extra parts, no idea what some of them are as there are NO ASSEMBLY Instructions. In this add the motor is listed as a 7hp 212cc, motor is actually 6.5 hp 196cc. Recommended oil for the engine is 30w 40-125 deg, 10w30 0-40 deg. There is nothing on the oil visc. for the vibrating motor. I will update my review if/after I get it running ref the oil leakage. I do know that my box had a 3.5 oz bottle of 10w30 that was undamaged and the unit was dry (internally/externally). So keep that in mind when looking at photos of wet shipping boxes. I did try calling the listed phone number for "Excellent Customer Service!" It went to VM and the the listed Email address did not work. The "Operators" manual referenced "WEN" as the warranty provider. So, figure that out!Update:Got it to run, very few pulls. Carb needs adjustment (accurate manual would be helpful), no oil leak issues using 10w30 after over an hour of running. So I am bumping it to 3 stars.

We love the one that we have And we also pull it around with our poor track, which works great. Highly recommend it. We'll buy another one if this one goes bad. It's that good. Have had it for a couple of years and work. perfect.

Could not get the engine to start tried for like an hour pulled spark plug out grounded it it only sparked once and then would not spark again found a wire not connected to the oil level sensor plugged it in and it started right up and ran good