My son has a few neighbours who have got together to form a kind of diy club. They have bought a second hand mixer and whacker plate between them and when they've finished they'll sell them on. Sharing the cost with even just one other person makes the price comparison even more favourable for the "buy" side
I have the same whacker, laid a new patio base this summer and it did an excellent job. Only annoyance was the wheels kept unhooking from the handle while it was in use and falling down, so needed a bungee cord to just strap them out of the way. Very pleased with it.
Well, I watched for the entertainment value as I have no intention of ever buying or indeed hiring one, but still enjoyed it. You tell stories well. Cheers.
Great video again Stuart. I bought a belle petrol concrete mixer with a Honda engine second hand for £70. Engine ran like a treat. Used for mixing driveway haunching and several other jobs plus any others I could make up 😊. Was going to keep it but they take up a lot of room so it went on an auction site. £200 later I was a happy bunny after 2 years of ownership.
Another excellent video Stuart and liked the buy/hire comparison at the start. Should help a lot of blokes aiming to increase their tool arsenal LOL. Impressed it started first time and good practical advice about compacting in layers. Look forward to seeing you do block paving. Can't go wrong with that price plus a 3 year warranty. Regards Keith
Your justification was spot on. I did exactly the same when I did a 100 SQ M lawn renovation. I bought a heavy duty rotavator to turn over and level the area which, taking into account the time I needed it, and the eventual resale once I was finished with it, worked out cheaper than hiring it. I had to go through the justification with the wife up front though 😂 I sold it within 24HRS of advertising it. 👍
Nice one! It's definitely worth looking at the options. Since I did the video, more potential paving has come up so if I had gone down the hire route I would now be kicking myself.
I've bought one of these too, the transport wheels spin when you are usining it but they go in oposite dirrections. I agree with the depth75mm is as much as you want to go. I love mine and it will easily pay for its self. Only coment I would raise is ear protection, these are not quiet machines. Great review on a good bit of kit.
I think your buy/hire decision is very sensible and is generally the way I think about things. Buying 2nd hand is another way to do it and keep costs even lower. A friend bought a 2nd hand cement mixer, used it for a few months to do the job (no need to rush when you aren't hiring), cleaned it up really well and actually sold it for more than he paid for it.
@@ProperDIY Yeah depends on what you are up to. If the project isn't critical and you can afford down time or are able to repair things then 2nd hand will save a lot of money. If you need to get on, it's a paid job or you are making vis for instance then new is probably wise. When I buy "work" tools, I buy new, when I buy DIY/Toys tools then I am happy to buy second hand, some of the fun is fixing or restoring a nice tool you got for a bargain price.
Like you I also brought one of these earlier this year, so far very impressed. I will just say check the 2 bolts either side that hold the engine assembly to the base plate, 2 came loose on mine resulting on the engine sitting at a slight angle, easily fixed.
Nice review. I have a petrol lawnmower at home and I had trouble with it cutting out and eventually not starting. The cause was me using unleaded petrol. Unleaded petrol contains ethanol and this was the problem. In a car it is fine, all of the fuel gets regularly burnt off and fresh fuel is always added. But in things like lawnmowers, fuel is often left in the tank for a long time. Ethanol attracts moisture, which then turns acidic, which then causes oxidation (apparently, I am far from an expert!). That was the problem I was having, me leaving the fuel in the machine. In the end I had to have a costly new carb fitted and give it a good service. I had no idea not to use unleaded in it. I now use a fuel from a company called Aspen (google Aspen fuel, they make a two stroke and a four stroke fuel), which you can leave in the machine forever and it won’t cause a problem, it does not contain any of the nasty additives. Please look after your shiny new metallic baby (I’m very jealous) please drain the fuel when not in use or maybe look in to a fuel like Aspen, I hope this is of some help. I look forward to seeing the upcoming projects 👍
Good point i use Aspen four stroke in my lawnmowers and Stihl 2 stroke Motomix for my chainsaws. Had no problem leaving them fuelled up and starts/run great every time. They seem to run better and no “gumming up” with old fuel.
I actually have several relatively cheap specialty tools that have brought in several cases of beer after loaning it to a friend or friend of a friend. Don't forget to factor that in, I reckon a compactor might be in quite good demand if people know you own one.
Scheppach is top end hobbyist IMO, we have a lot of their woodwork tools and they are difficult to calibrate for square, and definitely showing their age.
Great video Stuart. Well worth the money providing you can get a few jobs out of it. Don't sell it, just get a BIGGER workshop. You can never have enough toys, err tools mean, big or small.
video uploaded 2 years ago - now in Essex the hire rate seems to be £30 for first day, and around £10 to £20 for each day after.... Done the same thing today, bough this aldi special at £250 used (bought by owner in july, now december). my hire rate for 1 week came out to £110. now i have it and will be used in the summer for a patio project too. can still see selling it at £200 come 2025
Although I live in the USA South, I love your videos. I guess I have always loved Great Britain ever since I found out when I was a kid, that my family comes from Nottingham originally, Robin of Locksley specifically. But how Fisher comes from him is a mystery to me since I don't know all the family tree. But back to your video, it was great like all that I have seen! 👍👍
Same here in OZ, wife sends you to Aldi for milk and bread and you come home with a lawn mower, chainsaw and a MIG welder. Where the milk? Sorry dear they just look so good and the price was right. Well done on another great video. Look forward to seeing how it goes on the job.
I bought one of these in January 2022 for £299 from Aldi. It was for projects for my new house, but it turned out I wasn't going to move in until late 2022 and didn't want the hassle of transporting it when I wouldn't be using it until this year, so I decided to sell it brand new and unopened in July 2022 for £300, which was probably less than I COULD have got for it, but I just wanted to offload asap as I had more important things to deal with. So despite fleabay fees, I essentially got my money back. Then at the end of February this year, 2023, Aldi were selling it again for £249, which was a bargain. So I bought another one and am now looking at this video to see how to get it working. As with many things nowadays, the instructions were pretty poor, but I got there in the end - most of it comes pre-built, but you just have to assemble the wheels and handle. So now just needed to know how to put in the oil, and get it started. From what I have seen, it seems like a very well made piece of kit.
You've persuaded me...... Love man maths. Get into all kinds of trouble this way!!! PS Nice focus pull from the wacker to the dust extractor.... Very slick!
You recommended "ITS" in one of your videos! They do an electric by évolution for 180£ did you consider this as an option? Good vid as usual, keep it up, (or flat in this case)!
Ive got the electric evolution one it isnt bad to be fair you do notice it hasnt got as much power but i just put my hardcore down at a lower level used the wacka then did the process again and was fine. It is a lot lighter so can see why not as powerful at compressing
just managed to snag one of these [possibly the last one available] for £200. K'in bargain......... for that price you'd be daft not to buy one. its just been delivered, a week after ordering, and after putting it all together, after putting in oil and petrol, it started on first pull !!!! Outstanding. and i only have one job for it and will hopefully sell it next year at the begginning of the summer. when everyone is thinking of doing summer projects. hopefully make a nice little profit on it :D
I'm a bit of tool hoarder myself & I do like to justify buying new tools when needed for jobs, many of which have only been used once! I have managed to assemble a fairly extensive collection of tools over the years to the point where my single 8 x 18ft garage is looking rather full with only a small walk way down the middle. I would love to have workshop the size of yours. Like you I would love a decent table saw but for now I'll have to make do with my very small cheap & cheerful 10" Red Devil. Currently I'm eyeing up 28m reach Gutter Vacuum systems to avoid having to use my two stage 13ft ladders to clean out my house gutters. I was never a fan of working at height & now I'm retired the thought of manhandling my ladders up the side of the house to get to 1st floor gutters does not inspire me one bit. Problem is that new gutter vacuum kits are very pricey starting at a minimum of £700. Add clamped carbon instead of ali poles, extra poles, a wireless camera to see what you are doing from the ground & the price of these kits quickly climb to a minimum of £1,200 or more, & that's for the cheaper models! These costs are easily justifiable for professional cleaning companies but not for the the home DIYer. As a result I might have a go at making my own gutter vac system from a 3,000 watt commercial wet & dry vac, a cyclone inlet modification kit, some 51mm ali flag poles, quick release clamps, flexi hose, some other fittings. With a bit of luck it shouldn't cost much more than £350-£450. Most domestic house gutters need cleaning at least once or twice a year or more if you have any trees nearby. So, compared to hiring a cleaning company at £80-£100 a visit, a homemade gutter vac system should pay for itself in 3-4 years or less. Plus, the vacuum could be used around the house for other jobs or could be loaned out to neighbours for a small liquid fee - you see how I try to sell it to myself (& the wife). Now there's a project idea for you to consider adding to your list as well. Keep the vids coming Stuart, every one so far has been excellent. cleaning
Currently prices range from £350 from OneBuy to £650 from B&Q. Slight variation in model number but almost same spec as far as I can see 1100s (530x350) vs 1300N (540x420). Second hand price £200+. Local rental price £60/wk. I have a 15m x 4m annex oversite to do this month and the entire drive way and back garden to do over the next year. Looks like I'm spending £350 and selling it after.
Just watched again as have just bought the same machine which second hand was selling at the same or higher than a new one. Nearly missed that loose nut too 😀. Cheers
Hi Stuart. Spotted the Qatar plate on the wall. As an engineer I guess you were building roads and bridges in Doha? Spent nine years there myself with RasGas. Don't miss the driving!
Well spotted! I did 2 stints there - 7 years in total, building then extending NDIA/HIA. I don't miss the driving either but sometimes I could do with my Landcruiser back!
Took the yellow version of the same packer apart to replace bearing’s after 5 uses. Replaced bearing’s after 6 uses same problem as original Again dismantled, after close inspection found the machining of the bearing fits were less than professional. Bearing fits were too tight putting too much pressure on the balls in the bearing this I’m sure caused the premature failure of the machine. If you happen to be wondering about, qualifications to dismantle and inspect this machine, I am a retired millwright with35+ years of experience. I sincerely hope the manufacturer of these packers corrected the problem. The are a nice sized machine for home use and for small contractors.
Also just bought one today for £199. Had purchased it for £249 reduced from £299 (still a bargain) but being a cheap and cheeky bugger I returned it after almost 60 days and repurchased it for the lower price of £199.
I reckon it's a good idea, when buying any cheap Chinese made tools, is to go over every nut and bolt and check them. They're bound to have little oversights here and there.
Great vid many thanks. Followed everything and made my light of assembly task. The biggest problem was fixing the throttle lever to the handle; I found it impossible to line up the holes so the bolt could enter the keeper straight which made it likely to strip the thread. Any tips on how to do this?
I don't like to hire I like to buy if I can afford to because with time every thing goes up but I wonder when petrol and diesel is no more in use what is the next technology because batteries is not powerful enough to run some of these tools
These claim to whack down 200mm at a time. Would they be any good to compress 400mm of clay and then type 1 around a house build to bring up the outside ground level if it was done in layers
Yep. Went to aldi today as the Mrs said they had some exterior paint for 5.99. While there i saw some work trousers and shorts. 7.99 for the shorts and 9.99 for trousers. OK for a diy'er like me.. There were 2 pairs of shorts and 1 pair of trousers with unstiched belt loops. I asked the manager if they would reduce them and he said all 3 for a tenner! All 3 went in the basket! Don't ask you don't get. Gotta love the middle aisle!
They were clearing these from their warehouse last year at prices between £250 down to even something about £170. They’re still £300 on eBay, wish I’d bought a couple of them tbh
I need to take up and re lay my patio. Now if I can just think of a couple more projects to justify this, I will be sold on it (More precisely I can sell the idea to she who must be obeyed)🤣
I just think when it comes to machines like this there's a reason Belle and Neuson are 3x times the price. This will be fine for amateurs and diyers but not suitable for pros
Thank you. I was trying to work that out too. Couldn't fathom how Stuart got a ton/tonne. But, I suppose 1100 kilos is 1.08 tons in old money. I know a kilo isn't a Newton but you get my drift. Easy mistake to make.
Don't forget it's rated in kN, 1 kN, is equivalent to 102.0 kilograms force or about 100 kg of load under Earth gravity. 1 kN = 102 kg × 9.81 m/s2. 11 kN = 1121.68 kgf so well over a ton and both your calculations are correct with the given figures.
@@ProperDIY That’s good to hear you confirm but to be honest I didn’t honestly suspect you. But I do not trust RUclips. Especially with channels like this which are getting a good following. I have heard many others complain about deleted comments on other channels, especially ones reviewing tools which I tend to watch. I suspect it was because my comment contained a link, simply a random one, to the Evolution Hulk advertised on a “previously large Bookseller that could have originated in Brazil” As it happens I bought my Hulk from Screwfix 10 y ago 🤷🏻♂️ My comment contained no swearing or abuse of offence. Yet was deleted. I saw the comment live. Then within seconds it was gone. Not good RUclips. They can’t all be “software error”
@@GeeTheBuilder Don't worry, I really don't trust YT either - none of us do! I delete comments if they are abusive to anyone or totally inappropriate but definitely not when it comes to challenging the big tool manufacturers.
I ended up buying a non-working plate compactor from eBay and all it needed was a carburettor gasket set and a service. Worked out cheaper than hiring especially as my garden project (patio, path, raised block planter and drainage ended up taking six weeks due to bad weather and trying to fit it around a normal day job.
I thought exactly the same…. My fingers are crossed for you and I hope that you don’t have my experience. I bought one from one of two major construction equipment suppliers here in Western Australia. Able Sales. But in my calculations I never figured that it would blow a main bearing on the plate. Just outside of warranty. The first time replacing the non-standard chinesium bearing took ages to replace as no-one had that size in stock. Then the second time I took it back the 300kms to where I bought it. Yep, I live in the bush. They wouldn’t touch it. Too busy. Had no stock of bearings. Wankers. So anyone wants it they’re welcome to drop by and pick it up. Able Sales couldn’t care less about putting a farmer offside because we are too small whereas if I was a mining company….. If I was a mining company then why would I buy such a piece of shizen and not buy a machine that might be 6 times more expensive but at least have a chance at redeeming my money….. So I went to the opposition that afternoon and spent just under 5k. And my rubber thing kept falling off. Used construction adhesive on it and it has never shifted. Enjoy your videos and content. Best of luck and greetings from the south western corner of Australia.
My son has a few neighbours who have got together to form a kind of diy club.
They have bought a second hand mixer and whacker plate between them and when they've finished they'll sell them on.
Sharing the cost with even just one other person makes the price comparison even more favourable for the "buy" side
Now that's a very good idea!
I have the same whacker, laid a new patio base this summer and it did an excellent job. Only annoyance was the wheels kept unhooking from the handle while it was in use and falling down, so needed a bungee cord to just strap them out of the way. Very pleased with it.
Well, I watched for the entertainment value as I have no intention of ever buying or indeed hiring one, but still enjoyed it. You tell stories well. Cheers.
Great video again Stuart. I bought a belle petrol concrete mixer with a Honda engine second hand for £70. Engine ran like a treat. Used for mixing driveway haunching and several
other jobs plus any others I could make up 😊. Was going to keep it but they take up a lot of room so it went on an auction site. £200 later I was a happy bunny after 2 years of ownership.
Great new excuse for buying tools "Don't worry dear, I'd get half of it back in a couple of years if I decided to sell it"! :-)
You got it!
I said the exact same thing to my mrs when i got my evolution wacka plate ha
@@andymerrett Yes I think so
@@ProperDIY I've just thought, build a seat for the wife on it and she won't want you to sell it 🤣
@@andymerrett You'd never get her off it. 😳
Another excellent video Stuart and liked the buy/hire comparison at the start. Should help a lot of blokes aiming to increase their tool arsenal LOL. Impressed it started first time and good practical advice about compacting in layers. Look forward to seeing you do block paving. Can't go wrong with that price plus a 3 year warranty. Regards Keith
Thanks. Blocks/type1/sand turning up Tuesday so out in a couple of weeks!
Your justification was spot on. I did exactly the same when I did a 100 SQ M lawn renovation. I bought a heavy duty rotavator to turn over and level the area which, taking into account the time I needed it, and the eventual resale once I was finished with it, worked out cheaper than hiring it. I had to go through the justification with the wife up front though 😂
I sold it within 24HRS of advertising it. 👍
Nice one! It's definitely worth looking at the options. Since I did the video, more potential paving has come up so if I had gone down the hire route I would now be kicking myself.
I've bought one of these too, the transport wheels spin when you are usining it but they go in oposite dirrections. I agree with the depth75mm is as much as you want to go. I love mine and it will easily pay for its self. Only coment I would raise is ear protection, these are not quiet machines. Great review on a good bit of kit.
I think your buy/hire decision is very sensible and is generally the way I think about things. Buying 2nd hand is another way to do it and keep costs even lower. A friend bought a 2nd hand cement mixer, used it for a few months to do the job (no need to rush when you aren't hiring), cleaned it up really well and actually sold it for more than he paid for it.
Nice one! I do tend to buy new as I don't want the agro of something not working but definitely can be a good move
@@ProperDIY Yeah depends on what you are up to. If the project isn't critical and you can afford down time or are able to repair things then 2nd hand will save a lot of money. If you need to get on, it's a paid job or you are making vis for instance then new is probably wise.
When I buy "work" tools, I buy new, when I buy DIY/Toys tools then I am happy to buy second hand, some of the fun is fixing or restoring a nice tool you got for a bargain price.
Like you I also brought one of these earlier this year, so far very impressed. I will just say check the 2 bolts either side that hold the engine assembly to the base plate, 2 came loose on mine resulting on the engine sitting at a slight angle, easily fixed.
Nice review. I have a petrol lawnmower at home and I had trouble with it cutting out and eventually not starting. The cause was me using unleaded petrol. Unleaded petrol contains ethanol and this was the problem. In a car it is fine, all of the fuel gets regularly burnt off and fresh fuel is always added. But in things like lawnmowers, fuel is often left in the tank for a long time. Ethanol attracts moisture, which then turns acidic, which then causes oxidation (apparently, I am far from an expert!). That was the problem I was having, me leaving the fuel in the machine. In the end I had to have a costly new carb fitted and give it a good service. I had no idea not to use unleaded in it. I now use a fuel from a company called Aspen (google Aspen fuel, they make a two stroke and a four stroke fuel), which you can leave in the machine forever and it won’t cause a problem, it does not contain any of the nasty additives. Please look after your shiny new metallic baby (I’m very jealous) please drain the fuel when not in use or maybe look in to a fuel like Aspen, I hope this is of some help. I look forward to seeing the upcoming projects 👍
Good point i use Aspen four stroke in my lawnmowers and Stihl 2 stroke Motomix for my chainsaws. Had no problem leaving them fuelled up and starts/run great every time. They seem to run better and no “gumming up” with old fuel.
I actually have several relatively cheap specialty tools that have brought in several cases of beer after loaning it to a friend or friend of a friend. Don't forget to factor that in, I reckon a compactor might be in quite good demand if people know you own one.
I didn't think of that - cases of beer didn't feature in my calculation but is definitely currency!
Scheppach is top end hobbyist IMO, we have a lot of their woodwork tools and they are difficult to calibrate for square, and definitely showing their age.
Great video Stuart. Well worth the money providing you can get a few jobs out of it. Don't sell it, just get a BIGGER workshop. You can never have enough toys, err tools mean, big or small.
video uploaded 2 years ago - now in Essex the hire rate seems to be £30 for first day, and around £10 to £20 for each day after.... Done the same thing today, bough this aldi special at £250 used (bought by owner in july, now december). my hire rate for 1 week came out to £110. now i have it and will be used in the summer for a patio project too. can still see selling it at
£200 come 2025
Although I live in the USA South, I love your videos. I guess I have always loved Great Britain ever since I found out when I was a kid, that my family comes from Nottingham originally, Robin of Locksley specifically. But how Fisher comes from him is a mystery to me since I don't know all the family tree. But back to your video, it was great like all that I have seen! 👍👍
I'm glad you are enjoying them - welcome
Same here in OZ, wife sends you to Aldi for milk and bread and you come home with a lawn mower, chainsaw and a MIG welder. Where the milk? Sorry dear they just look so good and the price was right. Well done on another great video. Look forward to seeing how it goes on the job.
Nice one! Best and funniest comment so far because it's so close to the truth!
I bought one of these in January 2022 for £299 from Aldi. It was for projects for my new house, but it turned out I wasn't going to move in until late 2022 and didn't want the hassle of transporting it when I wouldn't be using it until this year, so I decided to sell it brand new and unopened in July 2022 for £300, which was probably less than I COULD have got for it, but I just wanted to offload asap as I had more important things to deal with. So despite fleabay fees, I essentially got my money back. Then at the end of February this year, 2023, Aldi were selling it again for £249, which was a bargain. So I bought another one and am now looking at this video to see how to get it working. As with many things nowadays, the instructions were pretty poor, but I got there in the end - most of it comes pre-built, but you just have to assemble the wheels and handle. So now just needed to know how to put in the oil, and get it started. From what I have seen, it seems like a very well made piece of kit.
You've persuaded me...... Love man maths. Get into all kinds of trouble this way!!! PS Nice focus pull from the wacker to the dust extractor.... Very slick!
Thank you - I'm glad you noticed.
Just ordered one on the back of this video, hope its good. Bought 1 litre of oil from Home Bargains for £5.97, cheaper than Halfrauds.
I'm thinking of buying one. Great for what they do when you are busy doing blockwork
You recommended "ITS" in one of your videos! They do an electric by évolution for 180£ did you consider this as an option? Good vid as usual, keep it up, (or flat in this case)!
Ive got the electric evolution one it isnt bad to be fair you do notice it hasnt got as much power but i just put my hardcore down at a lower level used the wacka then did the process again and was fine. It is a lot lighter so can see why not as powerful at compressing
Although not related any issue with sealing a garage floor with pva? Have you thought about using duratiles in your garage?
just managed to snag one of these [possibly the last one available] for £200. K'in bargain.........
for that price you'd be daft not to buy one.
its just been delivered, a week after ordering, and after putting it all together, after putting in oil and petrol, it started on first pull !!!! Outstanding.
and i only have one job for it and will hopefully sell it next year at the begginning of the summer. when everyone is thinking of doing summer projects. hopefully make a nice little profit on it :D
Picked one up today for £199 from Aldi.
I got a Wacker about 3 years ago for my driveway job. Used it loads since.
I somehow think I will do the same and never sell it
I'm a bit of tool hoarder myself & I do like to justify buying new tools when needed for jobs, many of which have only been used once! I have managed to assemble a fairly extensive collection of tools over the years to the point where my single 8 x 18ft garage is looking rather full with only a small walk way down the middle. I would love to have workshop the size of yours. Like you I would love a decent table saw but for now I'll have to make do with my very small cheap & cheerful 10" Red Devil. Currently I'm eyeing up 28m reach Gutter Vacuum systems to avoid having to use my two stage 13ft ladders to clean out my house gutters. I was never a fan of working at height & now I'm retired the thought of manhandling my ladders up the side of the house to get to 1st floor gutters does not inspire me one bit. Problem is that new gutter vacuum kits are very pricey starting at a minimum of £700. Add clamped carbon instead of ali poles, extra poles, a wireless camera to see what you are doing from the ground & the price of these kits quickly climb to a minimum of £1,200 or more, & that's for the cheaper models! These costs are easily justifiable for professional cleaning companies but not for the the home DIYer. As a result I might have a go at making my own gutter vac system from a 3,000 watt commercial wet & dry vac, a cyclone inlet modification kit, some 51mm ali flag poles, quick release clamps, flexi hose, some other fittings. With a bit of luck it shouldn't cost much more than £350-£450. Most domestic house gutters need cleaning at least once or twice a year or more if you have any trees nearby. So, compared to hiring a cleaning company at £80-£100 a visit, a homemade gutter vac system should pay for itself in 3-4 years or less. Plus, the vacuum could be used around the house for other jobs or could be loaned out to neighbours for a small liquid fee - you see how I try to sell it to myself (& the wife). Now there's a project idea for you to consider adding to your list as well.
Keep the vids coming Stuart, every one so far has been excellent.
cleaning
Great channel, I always use it when I have a DIY job in fact I go back over previous videos just like using a library
👍
Currently prices range from £350 from OneBuy to £650 from B&Q. Slight variation in model number but almost same spec as far as I can see 1100s (530x350) vs 1300N (540x420). Second hand price £200+. Local rental price £60/wk.
I have a 15m x 4m annex oversite to do this month and the entire drive way and back garden to do over the next year.
Looks like I'm spending £350 and selling it after.
Just watched again as have just bought the same machine which second hand was selling at the same or higher than a new one. Nearly missed that loose nut too 😀. Cheers
Any money says once you sell It you will need it again mate 😅😅. Great little watch, can't wait to see what projects you have lined up for it.
Um sure you are right!
Hi Stuart. Spotted the Qatar plate on the wall. As an engineer I guess you were building roads and bridges in Doha? Spent nine years there myself with RasGas. Don't miss the driving!
Well spotted! I did 2 stints there - 7 years in total, building then extending NDIA/HIA. I don't miss the driving either but sometimes I could do with my Landcruiser back!
I need one of those as my block paving needs to be lifted and re levelled 👌🏻
I was wondering what the black panel was... Thanks for including at the end.
No problem. You'll see it being used on the next video
I've just ordered one last week on special offer for £250. Rental locally is £45 a day, so a no brainer really. I've two 20ft x 20ft drives to do.
Hi , just wondering if you considered the electric Evolution compactor before deciding on the one you purchased?
Upgrade to a Bosch spark plug after 20 or 30 hours of use.
Use Shell V-Power fuel and it will start easier and work smoother, less knock.
Good suggestions - I'll try that
@@ProperDIY my mower has the same spark plug as a lamborghini countach, Bosch compatible:)
Be careful polishing that excitor heaven forbid!.....
Another great review, enjoying these.
Thanks
Yeh, I arrive at the same calculation, only thing is - I never end up selling anything!
I’ve got picked up the same unit but came with zero instructions, did you have to add oil to the exciter also ?
Just looked at Aldi website, £149 now reduced from £199. That sucks, ordered mine on 6/12/2022 at £199, not received yet.
Hi, Aldi currently have it for £249! but it's the 110s not the 1100s that you said. Do you know if it's the same one. Thanks.
Took the yellow version of the same packer apart to replace bearing’s after 5 uses. Replaced bearing’s after 6 uses same problem as original
Again dismantled, after close inspection found the machining of the bearing fits were less than professional.
Bearing fits were too tight putting too much pressure on the balls in the bearing this I’m sure caused the premature failure of the machine.
If you happen to be wondering about, qualifications to dismantle and inspect this machine, I am a retired millwright with35+ years of experience.
I sincerely hope the manufacturer of these packers corrected the problem. The are a nice sized machine for home use and for small contractors.
Another great video, can you help? Can you wire a key switch garage door opener to a fob opener? How would you do that? Thanks Alan.
Just brought one today. £199.00 from Aldi what a great price! No wonder they are out of stock now.
Nice one!
Also just bought one today for £199. Had purchased it for £249 reduced from £299 (still a bargain) but being a cheap and cheeky bugger I returned it after almost 60 days and repurchased it for the lower price of £199.
@@KneelBeforeZod. Good man....well 50 quid is 50 quid.....great price tho
just bought one of these so thanks for the useful video - really helpful
excellent video so helpful Big thank you, i bought this Wacker and this video will help me to put together this machine so great help A+++
I reckon it's a good idea, when buying any cheap Chinese made tools, is to go over every nut and bolt and check them. They're bound to have little oversights here and there.
Great vid many thanks. Followed everything and made my light of assembly task. The biggest problem was fixing the throttle lever to the handle; I found it impossible to line up the holes so the bolt could enter the keeper straight which made it likely to strip the thread. Any tips on how to do this?
Had that problem today. Squeeze the two lugs together with a pipe wrench so the holes then align.
For smaller jobs, would the electric evolution hulk be a better buy at 200 ? Just for shed bases etc.
I’m excited to see it run
10/10 video. Humorous as well.
Bought mine from Aldi a couple weeks ago for £150 special buy. Up to £250 now though
£150 is a very good price for that
I don't like to hire I like to buy if I can afford to because with time every thing goes up but I wonder when petrol and diesel is no more in use what is the next technology because batteries is not powerful enough to run some of these tools
These claim to whack down 200mm at a time. Would they be any good to compress 400mm of clay and then type 1 around a house build to bring up the outside ground level if it was done in layers
Great video stu cracking wacker plate cant wait for the next one mate 👍
Glad you are enjoying them
is E10 ok to use or should I use E5?
They're doing them for 200 quid now, even better. I've just bought one.
It's £249.99 today at Aldi
After I just got a new plate yesterday, this clip came up on my recommendation, do you think youtube is watching me?
Only £209 delivered now, just as I need one, a welcome surprise as everything else has gone up.
Got to love the middle isle in Aldi there is always some good stuff there😎😎👍👍
Yep. Went to aldi today as the Mrs said they had some exterior paint for 5.99.
While there i saw some work trousers and shorts. 7.99 for the shorts and 9.99 for trousers. OK for a diy'er like me..
There were 2 pairs of shorts and 1 pair of trousers with unstiched belt loops. I asked the manager if they would reduce them and he said all 3 for a tenner! All 3 went in the basket! Don't ask you don't get. Gotta love the middle aisle!
Yeah it always surprises me with the variety coz got kids toy, women’s pj next to a petrol generator or welder 🤣🤣🤣🤣
They were clearing these from their warehouse last year at prices between £250 down to even something about £170. They’re still £300 on eBay, wish I’d bought a couple of them tbh
Great video mate. It actually makes sense at the end of the day. Thank you for another great video. Be safe out there..
Glad you enjoyed it
Are electric compactors any good and if so what one would you recommend
Amazing price. Damn that is cheap for the level of power
Brilliant video ... helped to convince me to buy!
Great video. Didn’t cut the grass too well though 🤣 Will it work with E10 fuel 🤓
I have a 230V post hole auger for the same reason (thanks to eBay) 😀
Don’t worry, just buy E5 fuel of see of your local Esso station is selling Ethanol Free …..
I would say light work (not medium)
You spent a lot more time justifying it to yourself than I would have!
What should stop a lawnmower from backfiring Stuart ?
Adjusting the valve tappet clearances on my Briggs and Stratton stopped it backfiring.
hi, what was in the bag that you compacted? the auto captions came up as "grano", is that correct?
Yes granno (granite dust from the crushing process)
@@ProperDIY thank you, not seen this before cheers
Great video and knowledge.
Thanks for watching!
Great stuff Stuart, semi professional builder at this stage? 🤣
Thanks. No, I like being a DIY amateur!
Just bought mine
Good deal, well spotted. Cheers.
I think so
£199 today! Sept 2022
I need to take up and re lay my patio. Now if I can just think of a couple more projects to justify this, I will be sold on it (More precisely I can sell the idea to she who must be obeyed)🤣
I am owner of Scheppac AB1900 jackhammer and it cost me less than hire Hilti for 2 day's
There you go! Good move
@@ProperDIY it would be grate if you make DIY holder for diesel mixture so you can use it for asfalt
Does the community agree that Stu's voice and natural ability with a camera he should be on t.v without sounds gay
If the wheels are worth their weight in gold you could sell them and then the Wacker plate would be essentially free … nice review though … 👍
Thanks
Man maths at it's finest
Yep
amazing that the transport wheels arent standard on all wackaplates, looks like good value
I think it is
I just think when it comes to machines like this there's a reason Belle and Neuson are 3x times the price.
This will be fine for amateurs and diyers but not suitable for pros
Just annoyed me that the word "Chinese" was never used? Critical for future parts and reliability.
I would have purchased a used one for 150 then sold it again for 150 :)
Good review, Thanks !!!
Thanks
1100 Newtons is around 112kg. Nowhere near a tonne
You're right, I knew I shouldn't have become an engineer!
Thank you. I was trying to work that out too. Couldn't fathom how Stuart got a ton/tonne. But, I suppose 1100 kilos is 1.08 tons in old money. I know a kilo isn't a Newton but you get my drift. Easy mistake to make.
Don't forget it's rated in kN, 1 kN, is equivalent to 102.0 kilograms force or about 100 kg of load under Earth gravity. 1 kN = 102 kg × 9.81 m/s2.
11 kN = 1121.68 kgf so well over a ton and both your calculations are correct with the given figures.
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There is not a chance in hell that started in one - It would take few attempts to get the fuel circulating... Was this a Sponsor or Add by any chance?
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Imagine intentionally making your video sound like shit by putting that garbage youtube music in it.
Tempted lol
2nd attempt:
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@@ProperDIY That’s good to hear you confirm but to be honest I didn’t honestly suspect you.
But I do not trust RUclips. Especially with channels like this which are getting a good following.
I have heard many others complain about deleted comments on other channels, especially ones reviewing tools which I tend to watch.
I suspect it was because my comment contained a link, simply a random one, to the Evolution Hulk advertised on a “previously large Bookseller that could have originated in Brazil”
As it happens I bought my Hulk from Screwfix 10 y ago 🤷🏻♂️
My comment contained no swearing or abuse of offence. Yet was deleted. I saw the comment live. Then within seconds it was gone.
Not good RUclips. They can’t all be “software error”
@@GeeTheBuilder Don't worry, I really don't trust YT either - none of us do!
I delete comments if they are abusive to anyone or totally inappropriate but definitely not when it comes to challenging the big tool manufacturers.
Don’t know they were that cheap…..I’ve hired a petrol wacker x3 times 🙈
3 times is I reckon the break even point so you could have owned one by now!
Was the first 5 mins meant for us or Mrs PD?
Hmm, keep an eye open for such an offer from Aldi here in Australia. Thanks, informative video.
Thanks
I ended up buying a non-working plate compactor from eBay and all it needed was a carburettor gasket set and a service. Worked out cheaper than hiring especially as my garden project (patio, path, raised block planter and drainage ended up taking six weeks due to bad weather and trying to fit it around a normal day job.
I thought exactly the same…. My fingers are crossed for you and I hope that you don’t have my experience.
I bought one from one of two major construction equipment suppliers here in Western Australia.
Able Sales.
But in my calculations I never figured that it would blow a main bearing on the plate.
Just outside of warranty.
The first time replacing the non-standard chinesium bearing took ages to replace as no-one had that size in stock.
Then the second time I took it back the 300kms to where I bought it. Yep, I live in the bush.
They wouldn’t touch it. Too busy. Had no stock of bearings.
Wankers. So anyone wants it they’re welcome to drop by and pick it up.
Able Sales couldn’t care less about putting a farmer offside because we are too small whereas if I was a mining company…..
If I was a mining company then why would I buy such a piece of shizen and not buy a machine that might be 6 times more expensive but at least have a chance at redeeming my money…..
So I went to the opposition that afternoon and spent just under 5k.
And my rubber thing kept falling off. Used construction adhesive on it and it has never shifted.
Enjoy your videos and content.
Best of luck and greetings from the south western corner of Australia.
Well... here we are January 2024... and I'm wondering... did you sell it. I'm thinking "probably not". LOL
Interesting video. Can't see that I would ever need one of these but I still watched the video all of the way through!
Thanks