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Advantages and disadvantages of using
mechanical earth rammers
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Advantages
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- Its quick! Using an electrical earth rammer is twice as fast as using a manual one
- Useful when ramming a large area as it covers the surface quicker
- Less physically demanding than a manual rammer
- Rammers with a reverse mechanism can be easier to manoeuvre in small spaces
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Disadvantages
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- Can be dangerous if not used correctly
- Very noisy! If using within a residential area, a manual rammer may be preferable
- Fuel source required – usually petrol or oil
- Can be difficult to compact small areas and edges
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- Less accuracy in small spaces
- Not ideal for compacting trenches with pipes or cables in as it can cause damage to them
- Can sometimes need to be handled by two people for stability and safety
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