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MVH408GH
12,365 Lbs of centrifugal force, Honda GX390 Gas Engine, 20" x 35" Plate
Multiquip’s Mikasa Reversible Plate Compactors are the ideal high-production machines for efficient compaction of sand, gravel and cohesive soils.

The Mikasa MVH408GH Forward Plate Compactor features:
- Reliable Honda GX390 engine.
- Fold-out front and rear covers for easy access to all maintenance points.
- Hour/Tachometer to measure machine hour usage and engine RPM.
- Cyclonic pre-cleaner to capture most airborne contaminants for engine protection and extended service life.
- Heavy duty shock mounts to withstand harsh operating environment while reducing vibration to the operator and helping to extend component life.
- Hydraulic controls enables operator to easily switch direction from forward to reverse while also allowing for spot compaction.
- Rugged base plate manufactured from high strength steel for top performance and featuring open design for easy cleanup.
- Steel frame protective guard with fully integrated cage protects the engine from loose debris or dirt while serving as a lifting bar for easy portability.
- Low profile base plate lowers the center of gravity dramatically improving travel speed.
- Extension plates can be added or removed to operating working width up to 6 inches.
MVH408GH Unit Specifications
|
|
Vibration frequency (Exciter Speed) |
4,400 vpm |
Overall Length |
62 Inches |
Overall Width |
26 Inches |
Overall Height |
41 Inches |
Compaction Plate Size |
26 Inches wide by 35 Inches long |
Operating Weight |
836 lbs |
MVH408GH Engine Specifications
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|
Engine |
Honda GX390 |
Type |
Air Cooled 4-Cycle Gaoline |
Output |
11.7Hp |
Fuel Tank Capacity |
1.4 Gallons. |
Fuel |
Unleaded 86 Octane or higher |
Starting Method |
Recoil Start |
Lube Oil Capacity |
1.16 Qts |
GAS Models |
Engine Model |
Plate Size |
Centrifugal Force |
Max Forward Speed |
Horse Power |
Operating Weight |
MVH128GH |
Honda GX160 |
15.8" x 23.2" |
5,283 Lbs. |
89 ft/min |
4.8Hp |
268 Lbs. |
MVH158GH |
Honda GX200
|
16.9" x 27.6" |
6,070 Lbs. |
89 ft/min |
5.5Hp |
326 Lbs. |
MVH208GH |
Honda GX200 |
19.7" x 28.3" |
8,318 Lbs |
85 ft/min |
7.1Hp |
463 Lbs. |
MVH308GH |
Honda GX270 |
18" x 34" |
10,116 Lbs |
79 ft/min |
8.5Hp |
717 Lbs. |
MVH408GH |
Honda GX390 |
26" x 35" |
12,365 Lbs |
82 ft/min |
11.7Hp |
836 Lbs. |
Diesel Models |
Engine Model |
Plate Size |
Centrifugal Force |
Max Forward Speed |
Horse Power |
Operating Weight |
MVH308DE |
Hatz 1B30 |
24" x 34" |
10,116 Lbs |
82 ft/min |
6.6Hp |
794 Lbs. |
MVH408DE |
Hatz 1B50 |
20" x 35" |
12,365 Lbs |
82 ft/min |
9Hp |
933 Lbs. |
MVH508DE |
Hatz 1D81S |
26" x 35" |
14,613 Lbs |
82 ft/min |
11.9Hp |
1,182 Lbs. |
MVH408GH Vibratory Plate Compactor Applications
Equipment Type
Granular Soils
Sand & Clay
Cohesive Clay
Asphalt
Rammer
No
B
A
No
Vibratory Plates
A
B
NO
A
Reversible Plates
B
A
C
C
Walk-Behind Rollers
B
A
C
A
A - Provides Optimum performance for most applications.
B- Provides Acceptable performance for most applications
C - Limited Performance for most applications. Testing required.
B- Provides Acceptable performance for most applications
C - Limited Performance for most applications. Testing required.
Source: Multiquip Soil Compaction Handbook (page 13)