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Belle PCX 13/40 vs Belle RTX 60R

The Belle PCX 13/40 is a forward plate compactor, 400 mm baseplate. The Belle RTX 60R is a honda petrol trench rammer.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Belle PCX 13/40
Belle PCX 13/40 - image: Altrad Belle
Belle RTX 60R
Belle RTX 60R - image: Altrad Belle

Specifications side by side

Belle PCX 13/40Belle RTX 60R
Engine power4.9 - 3.6 (Hp) - (kW)3.7 - 2.7 (Hp) - (kW)
Weight85.5 kg60 kg
Centrifugal force13 kN-
Max. travel speed20 (m/min)-
Blows per minute-450 - 660
Impact force-13.6 kN

Sources: Belle PCX 13/40, Belle RTX 60R. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the PCX 13/40 if...

A heavyweight forward plate compactor for soil, granular fill and paving sub-base. Used by groundworkers and landscapers on driveways, patios and trench backfill.

Full PCX 13/40 specifications →

Buy or hire the RTX 60R if...

A petrol trench rammer for compacting cohesive soil in trenches and around foundations. Used by groundworkers and utility contractors on narrow excavations.

Full RTX 60R specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Belle PCX 13/40 and the Belle RTX 60R?

The Belle PCX 13/40 is a forward plate compactor, 400 mm baseplate; the Belle RTX 60R is a honda petrol trench rammer.

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