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Compaction Equipment Hire — Gold Coast & Brisbane
JustHire has 3 compaction machines available for hire — a vibrating plate compactor and two double drum roller compactors at 1.6T–1.8T and 2.7T–3.0T. Whether you're compacting backfill in a trench, preparing a subbase for concrete or paving, or finishing a road surface, the right compaction machine makes the difference between a stable job and one that settles later. Delivery or pickup available across Gold Coast, Brisbane, Logan and Ipswich.
No licence required to operate any compaction machine in this range. Trailer included with roller hire. Electric brakes provided. Additional charges: diesel $3/L, cleaning $35/hr, cancellation under 24hrs $50.
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Which compaction machine do you need?
The right machine depends on the size of the job and the type of material you're compacting. All three machines are available with no licence required to operate.
Vibrating Plate Compactor
Smallest & most versatileA walk-behind plate compactor that uses vibration to compact granular material. Lightweight and easy to manoeuvre in confined areas — ideal for trench backfill, path edges, paving prep and small residential jobs.
- Trench backfill after excavation
- Paving and patio subbase prep
- Path edges and tight access areas
- Compacting sand, gravel and fill
1.6T–1.8T Double Drum Roller
Residential & light commercialA ride-on double drum roller suited to residential driveways, pathways and smaller paved areas. Two steel drums compact the material evenly across the full width in fewer passes than a plate compactor.
- Residential driveway compaction
- Path and footway prep
- Small asphalt and gravel surfaces
- Backyard and garden projects
2.7T–3.0T Double Drum Roller
Larger jobs & road baseThe heaviest machine in the compaction range — delivers significantly more compaction force than the lighter roller. Suited to larger paved areas, commercial driveways, road base preparation and thicker subbase layers.
- Commercial driveways and carparks
- Road base and subbase layers
- Larger asphalt and gravel surfaces
- Heavy earthworks compaction
All machines: no licence required to operate. Rollers include trailer and electric brakes. Plate compactor trailer add-on available for $27.27/day. Diesel $3/L, cleaning $35/hr, cancellation under 24hrs $50. Prices on individual product pages.
Plate compactor vs roller — understanding the difference
Both compact material, but they work differently and suit different applications. Here's how to tell which one your job actually needs.
🔲 Vibrating Plate Compactor
A walk-behind machine that uses a vibrating baseplate to compact granular soils and fill material from above. The vibration forces particles to settle tightly together. Best on:
- Sand, gravel, crushed rock and fill
- Trenches and confined spaces
- Areas where a ride-on roller is too large
- Light surface prep for paving
🛞 Double Drum Roller
A ride-on machine with two steel drums that compact through weight and vibration across a wider pass. More efficient on larger areas and better suited to asphalt and heavier subbase work. Best on:
- Asphalt, bitumen and road surfaces
- Driveways, carparks and access roads
- Subbase and base course layers
- Large areas where speed matters
Not sure what you need? Call 0468 991 155 and describe your job — we'll tell you exactly which machine is the right fit.