Backfill Tampers

Backfill tampers are purpose-built compaction tools for achieving reliable soil density in narrow trenches, around pipes, footings, and other confined areas where plate compactors can’t reach. Designed with a vertical-impact foot and high-frequency reciprocating action, tampers concentrate compactive energy into a small footprint to compact cohesive and mixed backfill in tight spaces, bedding zones, and utility trenches.

When choosing a backfill tamper consider air consumption (CFM), blows per minute (BPM), shoe shape and size, operating weight, and Bore and Stroke. Top uses are typically for trench backfill, around utilities, footings, pipeline bedding, and landscaping.