Is it possible to use a plate compactor or jumping jack compactor in place of a sheepsfoot roller for a small 30 x 40 ft. area. First using a dozer to get the clay fill fairly smooth?
Sorry to highjack this slightly older but very interesting thread.
Thanks all.
jim
yeah a jumping jack will work but forget about a plate compactor. plate compactors are really for compacting a.b. (agregate base) or gravel or sand or in some cases asphualt on small jobs. but i can assure you that this is the wrong tool for the job of you trying to place and compact fill dirt. a jumping jack will get it done just fine on a 30' x 40', it will just take a little more time is all...and yes as someone mentioned it is a bitch to use on a slope.
