[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”It is often said by our sales team that once a contractor uses a Mikasa plate compactor, they instantly realise the difference between the Mikasa brand and the competition.
We’ve highlighted various points below which we feel gives us the competitive advantage over other plate compactors in the market.” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_single_image image=”2811″ img_size=”full”][vc_accordion active_tab=”1″][vc_accordion_tab title=”1. Baseplate Design” tab_id=”1570119653-1-57″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”1. Baseplate Design” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1570528827068{background-color: #ef3e33 !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}”][ultimate_spacer][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Competitor W” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]CLOSED: Clearance between upper and lower plate at shock mount is 0.7”. Increases likelihood of soil build-up and rocks becoming trapped. Difficult to clean.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Multiquip” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]OPEN: Clearance between upper and lower plate at shock mount is 1.25”. Greater spacing reduces the chance of material build up and reduce the amount of time required for cleanup.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][ultimate_fancytext strings_textspeed=”35″ strings_backspeed=”0″ typewriter_loop=”off” typewriter_cursor=”off” fancytext_strings=”ADVANTAGE MULTIQUIP” ticker_background=”#ef3e33″ fancytext_color=”#ffffff”][/vc_accordion_tab][/vc_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_accordion][vc_accordion_tab title=”2. Drive System” tab_id=”1570119653-1-57″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”2. Drive Systems” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1570706966746{background-color: #ef3e33 !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}”][ultimate_spacer][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Competitor W” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Centrifugal clutch with single V-Belt drive.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Multiquip” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Centrifugal clutch with cogged belt design provides greater service life than single V-belt[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][ultimate_fancytext strings_textspeed=”35″ strings_backspeed=”0″ typewriter_loop=”off” typewriter_cursor=”off” fancytext_strings=”ADVANTAGE MULTIQUIP” ticker_background=”#ef3e33″ fancytext_color=”#ffffff”][/vc_accordion_tab][/vc_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_accordion][vc_accordion_tab title=”3. Low Vibration Handle” tab_id=”1570119653-1-57″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”3. Low Vibration Handle” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1570707056072{background-color: #ef3e33 !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}”][ultimate_spacer][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Competitor W” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]• 2 point vibration filtration system.
• Leading competitor stated hand/arm vibration level is 10.8 m/s2.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Multiquip” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]• 4 point vibration filtration system.
• Hand/arm vibration level is 2.1 m/s2[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][ultimate_fancytext strings_textspeed=”35″ strings_backspeed=”0″ typewriter_loop=”off” typewriter_cursor=”off” fancytext_strings=”ADVANTAGE MULTIQUIP” ticker_background=”#ef3e33″ fancytext_color=”#ffffff”][/vc_accordion_tab][/vc_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_accordion][vc_accordion_tab title=”4. Exciter” tab_id=”1570119653-1-57″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”4. Exciter” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1570707154319{background-color: #ef3e33 !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}”][ultimate_spacer][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Competitor W” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]• Centrally mounted exciter assembly allows for difficult service access.
• Bolt-on baseplate & eccentric assembly.
• Requires 5oz automatic transmission fluid. Smaller oil reservoir allows eccentric to run less cool.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Multiquip” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]• Front mounted exciter assembly allows for easy service access.
• Single cast baseplate & eccentric lowers center of gravity improving travel speed versus bolt-on design.
• Requires 7oz common 10W-30 motor oil. Larger oil reservoir allows eccentric to run cooler.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][ultimate_fancytext strings_textspeed=”35″ strings_backspeed=”0″ typewriter_loop=”off” typewriter_cursor=”off” fancytext_strings=”ADVANTAGE MULTIQUIP” ticker_background=”#ef3e33″ fancytext_color=”#ffffff”][/vc_accordion_tab][/vc_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_accordion][vc_accordion_tab title=”5. Filler Hole & Cap” tab_id=”1570119653-1-57″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”5. Filler Hole & Cap” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1570707245692{background-color: #ef3e33 !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}”][ultimate_spacer][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Competitor W” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]• Filler hole 2.5” diameter smaller target to fill tank.
• Non-tethered cap can easily be lost.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Multiquip” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]• Filler hole 3.5” diameter is a bigger target and easier to fill tank.
• Tethered cap cannot be lost.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][ultimate_fancytext strings_textspeed=”35″ strings_backspeed=”0″ typewriter_loop=”off” typewriter_cursor=”off” fancytext_strings=”EQUAL” ticker_background=”#000000″ fancytext_color=”#ffffff”][/vc_accordion_tab][/vc_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_accordion][vc_accordion_tab title=”6. Water Tank” tab_id=”1570119653-1-57″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”6. Water Tank” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1570707316308{background-color: #ef3e33 !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}”][ultimate_spacer][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Competitor W” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]• Tank is captured by frame leaving the operator no option but take the plate to the water source
• 11 quart capacity provides good run time.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Multiquip” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]• Removable water tank can be easily taken to source for refilling.
• 13.7 quart tank for longer run time and less frequent refilling[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][ultimate_fancytext strings_textspeed=”35″ strings_backspeed=”0″ typewriter_loop=”off” typewriter_cursor=”off” fancytext_strings=”EQUAL” ticker_background=”#000000″ fancytext_color=”#ffffff”][/vc_accordion_tab][/vc_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_accordion][vc_accordion_tab title=”7. Water Tank Valve” tab_id=”1570119653-1-57″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”7. Water Tank Valve” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1570707367182{background-color: #ef3e33 !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}”][ultimate_spacer][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Competitor W” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]• Exposed from side of plate for poor durability. Vulnerable to brakeage & uses a hose to deliver water.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Multiquip” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]• Protected from side of plate for superior durability. Well protected from job-site abuse & no external plumbing.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][ultimate_fancytext strings_textspeed=”35″ strings_backspeed=”0″ typewriter_loop=”off” typewriter_cursor=”off” fancytext_strings=”ADVANTAGE MULTIQUIP” ticker_background=”#ef3e33″ fancytext_color=”#ffffff”][/vc_accordion_tab][/vc_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_accordion][vc_accordion_tab title=”8. Digital Display” tab_id=”1570119653-1-57″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”8. Digital Display” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1570707479064{background-color: #ef3e33 !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}”][ultimate_spacer][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Competitor W” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Competitor W has no digital display.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Multiquip” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Standard feature includes:
1. Hourmeter- measures rammer usage for gauging service intervals.
2. Tachometer- engine RPM’s displayed for optimum performance and easy troubleshooting.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][ultimate_fancytext strings_textspeed=”35″ strings_backspeed=”0″ typewriter_loop=”off” typewriter_cursor=”off” fancytext_strings=”EQUAL” ticker_background=”#000000″ fancytext_color=”#ffffff”][/vc_accordion_tab][/vc_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1559311745867{padding-right: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1545278541742{padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;background-color: #ef3e33 !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”PLATE COMPACTOR PRODUCTS” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_separator color=”white” css=”.vc_custom_1545275835108{padding-right: 25px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;}”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Multiquip compactors are recognised throughout the industry for their quality and reliability. Our industry-standard Mikasa plate compactors deliver unparalleled results for compacting soils or asphalt. Our best-selling plate compactor, the MVC88, now features an advanced anti-vibration handle design that reduces vibration to the operator by up to 50% compared to other plate compactors.” font_container=”tag:p|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][ult_buttons btn_title=”FIND PLATE COMPACTORS” btn_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fmultiquip.co.uk%2Fproduct-category%2Fcategories-by-application%2Fcompaction%2Fmikasa-compaction-plate%2F|||” btn_align=”ubtn-center” btn_title_color=”#ffffff” btn_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.01)” icon_size=”32″ btn_icon_pos=”ubtn-sep-icon-at-left” btn_border_style=”solid” btn_color_border=”#ffffff” btn_border_size=”1″ btn_radius=”0″ btn_font_size=”desktop:18px;”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]