Which compactor do I need for my jobsite?

Depends on the lift and the material: for trenches, fills and tight spaces, a vibratory plate or a rammer (jumping jack); for base and soil over large areas, a soil roller; for the asphalt wearing course, an asphalt roller. Request a quote with the material type and area and we'll recommend the equipment.

Does compaction affect the warranty of the work?

Yes. Poor compaction causes settlement, cracking and failures in pavements and foundations. That's why we offer equipment with the right compaction energy and the technical backing to certify the densities required by the spec and your supervision.

🇬🇹 Guatemala · Code-compliant density, soil and asphalt

Compaction in Guatemala

Compacting soil, base and asphalt to the density the spec demands — the difference between a jobsite that lasts and one that settles. Rollers, plates, rammers and compactors from BOMAG, Wacker Neuson and SIMAQ for every lift, with technical backing to certify densities.

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Backing for compaction

Guaranteed density

BOMAG and Wacker Neuson compaction technology to reach code-compliant densities in soil and asphalt.

The right tool per lift

Plate and rammer for trenches and fills, soil roller for base, asphalt roller for the wearing course — we guide you on every lift.

Ready to certify

Datasheets and documentation backing for the density tests of your supervision or tender.

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The equipment for the job

A selection of equipment for compaction, available in Guatemala. Don't see what you need? Request a quote and we'll build the full solution.

SQRDWB L34

Walk-behind double-drum roller SQRDWB L34

Double vibrating drum for asphalt and base.

SQ60 PRO 2

Vibratory compactor SQ60 PRO 2

Soil density where the big roller won't fit.

SQ15 PRO

Plate compactor SQ15 PRO

Even base and paver compaction, tireless feed.

SQRDPWB L102

Trench roller SQRDPWB L102

Compacts the trench floor, remote-control ready.

SQRPTRC L202

Trench roller SQRPTRC L202

Compacts the trench floor, remote-control ready.

SQRD L41

Ride-on vibratory roller SQRD L41

Ride-on power for embankment and roadwork.

SQRD L 51

Ride-on vibratory roller SQRD L 51

Ride-on power for embankment and roadwork.

SQRD L61

Ride-on vibratory roller SQRD L61

Ride-on power for embankment and roadwork.

SQRD L71

Ride-on vibratory roller SQRD L71

Ride-on power for embankment and roadwork.

RD10

RD10 tandem roller

Compact walk-behind tandem roller for asphalt and soil in trenches, sidewalks and tight spaces

RD12A

RD12A tandem roller

1.2-ton tandem vibratory roller with dual-drum drive and articulated steering for asphalt compaction

RD27-120

RD27-120 tandem roller

Articulated 2.8-ton tandem roller with dual vibrating drums for asphalt compaction on mid-size jobs

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Decision guide

Which one to choose for your job?

Find your case and see which type of equipment fits — and why. Your situation isn't an exact match? Request a quote and we'll size the precise machine.

If your case is…
Trenches, fills next to structures and tight spaces
Choose: Vibratory plate or rammer (jumping jack)
They concentrate impact energy on a small area, ideal for cohesive soils in trenches and corners where a roller can't fit; light and operated by one person, they prevent the settlement that later cracks the pavement.
If your case is…
Base, sub-base and soil embankments over wide areas
Choose: Vibratory soil roller (smooth or padfoot per the material)
It covers area fast and reaches code density in depth; the smooth drum is for granular soils and the padfoot for clays — choosing the right drum is what avoids redoing the lift.
If your case is…
Asphalt wearing course and road finishing
Choose: Asphalt roller (tandem and/or pneumatic)
It seals and compacts asphalt at temperature without marking it; the tandem gives density and the pneumatic closes the surface. A soil roller won't do here — the course demands asphalt-specific equipment if you want it to last.

We help you pick the exact equipment — no commitment.

The group behind the machine

Your complete solution — not just the machine

Buying the machine is the first step. ConstruMarket backs you with everything that keeps it producing: one single provider, an integral solution and in-country support across all four countries.

Financing

Five paths to put the machine to work: banks, leasing, factory credit and in-house funds. We build the plan that fits your cash flow.

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Aftersales & service

Certified technicians and in-country workshops: scheduled maintenance, warranty and field service that keep the machine producing.

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Parts & attachments

Genuine parts with local stock and attachments that multiply what your machine does — no waiting on an import.

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Prefer to rent?

RentaCentro, the group's fleet: equipment ready by the day, week or project when buying isn't the route. Central America's machinery-rental pioneer.

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Operator training

Trained operators perform better and protect the machine: hands-on training that lowers operating costs and extends machine life.

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Trade-in / used

Your current machine has value: we take it toward the new one. And if you want to invest less, we carry certified used units backed by the group.

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Where it applies

Industries that do this job

The same equipment solves this job across several sectors. See how it applies in each industry — and the in-country backing behind it.

Don't see your industry? We'll still build the solution — request a quote, no commitment.

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Frequently asked

Compaction · Guatemala

Which compactor do I need for my jobsite?: Depends on the lift and the material: for trenches, fills and tight spaces, a vibratory plate or a rammer (jumping jack); for base and soil over large areas, a soil roller; for the asphalt wearing course, an asphalt roller. Request a quote with the material type and area and we'll recommend the equipment.
Does compaction affect the warranty of the work?: Yes. Poor compaction causes settlement, cracking and failures in pavements and foundations. That's why we offer equipment with the right compaction energy and the technical backing to certify the densities required by the spec and your supervision.

Let's talk about your project

Tell us the scope, the timeline and the geography — we'll build the equipment, parts and service solution that keeps your operation advancing.

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