Husqvarna Plate Compactor LF75 LAT 20 Inch (4.8 HP Honda GX160 Engine 214 LB Water Tank Forward Motion Asphalt Soil Construction Equipment)

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Husqvarna LF75 LAT 20-Inch Forward Plate Compactor

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The Husqvarna LF75 LAT 20-Inch Forward Plate Compactor is a commercial vibratory machine engineered for leveling asphalt overlays, granular soil sub-bases, driveways, and parking lot repair patches. Powered by a 4.8 HP (3.6 kW) Honda GX160 4-stroke petrol engine with recoil start, this 214-pound walk-behind compactor features a 20-inch wide specially shaped bottom plate that delivers a travel speed of 78.7 feet per minute and a centrifugal compaction force of 3,282 pounds force (14.6 kN). Outfitted with a patented low-vibration operator handle, a corrosion-free removable water tank with a smart distribution bar to prevent hot asphalt sticking, foldable handles, and integrated transport wheels, this equipment facilitates high-efficiency single-pass compaction.

Best Used For:

  • Wide-Coverage Asphalt Paving & Patching: Compacting hot-mix asphalt overlays on driveways, walkways, and parking lots using a 20-inch base plate.
  • Granular Soil & Sub-Base Preparation: Settling sand, gravel, and crushed stone bases prior to pouring concrete slabs or laying pavers.
  • Utility Trench & Foundation Compaction: Operating along foundation walls, curb edges, and utility cuts with smooth forward travel speed.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • 4.8 HP (3.6 kW) Honda GX160 Gas Engine: Industrial 4-stroke engine delivers reliable recoil starting and continuous centrifugal compaction force.
  • Wider 20-Inch Non-Marking Base Plate: Specially tapered bottom plate geometry glides over hot asphalt to provide broader surface coverage without turning marks.
  • Patented Low-Vibration Handlebar Assembly: Dampens vibration transmission to lower operator hand-arm stress and comply with jobsite health regulations.
  • Integrated Corrosion-Free Water Tank System: Removable water vessel feeds an adjustable flow bar to lubricate the base plate and stop asphalt adhesion.
  • Built-In Jobsite Transport Wheels: Integrated wheel kit flips down to allow single-person rolling across paved surfaces and loading ramps.
  • Space-Saving Foldable Handle Structure: Handle folds forward flat over the engine shroud to minimize vehicle transport height and storage footprint.

What's Included

  • (1) Husqvarna LF75 LAT 20-Inch Forward Plate Compactor Assembly
  • (1) 4.8 HP Honda GX160 Petrol Engine (Pre-installed)
  • (1) Corrosion-Free Water Tank with Adjustable Flow Distribution System
  • (1) Foldable Low-Vibration Handle Assembly
  • (1) Integrated Flip-Down Transport Wheel Kit

Available for pickup at our Tomball, TX location:

30702 State Highway 249
Tomball, Texas 77375

Monday-Friday 7am-5pm CST
Saturday 7am-1pm CST

Technical Specifications

Brand / Manufacturer Husqvarna Construction
Model / Part Number LF75 LAT (20 in.)
Engine Model & Type Honda GX160 4-Stroke OHV Gasoline Engine
Manufacturer Rated Power Output 4.8 HP (3.6 kW)
Centrifugal Compaction Force 3,282 lbs. Force (14.6 kN)
Compactor Base Plate Width 20.0 in. (508 mm)
Maximum Travel Speed 78.7 fpm (24 m/min)
Primary Materials Application Asphalt, Sand, Gravel, and Granular Soil
Integrated Water System Yes (Corrosion-Free Tank with Distribution Bar)
Acoustic Sound Pressure at Operator Ear 103 dB(A)
Guaranteed Sound Power Level (LWA) 105 dB(A)
Assembled Net Machine Weight 214.0 lbs (97.07 kg)
Pro-Tip: Regulate the water spray valve to keep the 20-inch base plate evenly damp when compacting fresh asphalt; maintaining a light moisture barrier prevents bitumen pickup while preserving smooth mat density.