Rammer
Product Code : LSK-WT-10539
Rammer (SKU LSK-WT-10539), also called a tamping rammer, is an engine-driven compactor whose 25 x 33 cm shoe strikes the ground repeatedly to compact soil and fill in trenches, footings and other confined areas. Construction and civil engineering trade workshops use it to train site operatives in ITI, polytechnic and TVET programmes. Science Lab Supplies supplies it from Ambala, India to training institutes, contractors and distributors.
Specifications
Every technical detail of the rammer is listed in the table below. In short, it has a high-impact poly shoe on a steel-reinforced 10 x 13 inch base plate, travels at up to 70 ft/min, and uses rubber shock mounts, a see-through fuel tank and a wrap-around handle with side shields.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | LSK-WT-10539 |
| Plate size | 10 x 13 in (25 x 33 cm) |
| Travel speed | Up to 70 ft/min (about 21 m/min) |
| Shoe material | High-impact poly |
| Base plate | Steel-reinforced |
| Operator comfort | Heavy-duty rubber shock mounts |
| Fuel tank | See-through polyethene, for quick fuel checks |
| Handle | Wrap-around handle |
| Engine protection | Side shields and handle protect the engine from on-site damage |
| Supplied by | Science Lab Supplies, Ambala, India |
Applications and Experiments for the Rammer
In training, the rammer is used to show how loose soil and backfill are compacted in layers before foundations, paving or pipe bedding. Its narrow shoe reaches trench bottoms and edges where a plate compactor or roller cannot work, so trainees learn to choose the right compactor for the job.
- ITI and TVET construction trades: trench backfill and foundation compaction practice.
- Diploma and B.Tech civil engineering workshops: site compaction methods, followed by load testing with the Plate Bearing Test set.
- Road and pavement construction modules: compacting sub-base layers in small areas, then measuring bearing capacity with Field CBR Equipment.
- Plant operation short courses: pre-start checks, fuelling and safe handling.
This is a fuel-powered machine. Refuel only with the engine stopped and cool, run it outdoors or in well-ventilated areas, and have trainees wear hearing protection and safety footwear under supervision.
Standard Scope of Supply
The Rammer is supplied as a single unit as described above, with its engine, shoe and base plate, see-through fuel tank, shock mounts and protective handle. Fuel and oil are not supplied; any optional accessories are listed on the quotation for the quantity requested.
Packing, MOQ and Lead Time
You can ask for a quotation for one rammer or a group of site machines for a construction workshop. The quotation gives packing, delivery time and price for that quantity, and other vocational training equipment can be added to the same quotation.
As a registered exporter with an Importer-Exporter Code, Science Lab Supplies can ship to buyers in Kenya, Ghana, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda and the UAE. Get in touch about the rammer through the contact page, put it in the enquiry cart with other site equipment, or see the lab tender page for tendered orders.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a rammer used for?
A rammer compacts soil and backfill, especially in trenches, around foundations and in other narrow spaces where larger compaction equipment cannot reach. It is used in training to show layer-by-layer compaction before foundations or paving.
What size is the base plate?
The shoe plate is 10 x 13 inches (25 x 33 cm), with a high-impact poly shoe on a steel-reinforced base plate that is built to take repeated impact on site.
Who supplies the Rammer?
Science Lab Supplies supplies it from Ambala, India to ITI and TVET institutes, engineering colleges, tender contractors and distributors, quoting other site machines and soil testing items on request.
How is operator fatigue reduced?
Heavy-duty rubber shock mounts cushion the vibration reaching the handle, and the wrap-around handle gives a secure grip while guiding the machine. Trainees should still take regular breaks and wear gloves during longer compaction exercises.
Related Construction Site Tools
These items from the Workshop Tools and Soil Mechanics ranges cover moving, mixing and compacting materials on a training site, plus laboratory compaction and field density checks on compacted soil, and any of them can be quoted with the rammer for a construction workshop.
- Site Dumper — 4x4 articulated dumper with a 3000 kg payload and 1500 litre hydraulic tipping skip.
- Concrete Mixer — diesel-engine mixer with an approx. 240 L drum.
- Poker Vibrator — petrol, mains or battery versions for internal compaction of concrete.
- Vibrating Table — 500 x 500 mm top carrying up to 140 kg for compacting concrete cubes.
- Automatic Mechanical Soil Compactor — automatic Proctor and CBR compaction with 2.5 kg and 4.5 kg hammers and a blow counter.
- Core Cutter — steel core cutter, driving dolly and rammer for soil density and moisture.
- Sand Replacement Equipment — cast aluminium pouring cylinder for the dry density of soil layers up to 50 cm.
Browse the full Workshop Tools range, the Soil Mechanics range for compaction and density testing, or all TVET lab equipment.
Last updated: 9 October 2026
