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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281-351-2211 - Sales@HilltopTool.com
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.