Currently, in Malaysia, several planters in oil palm plantations are concerned about soil compaction, which is mainly related to the deployment of mechanisation and can impact yield performance. The impact of mechanisation on soil compaction in oil palm plantations should be considered, as it may directly affect the productivity of the entire plantation. This review focuses on the impact and effects of mechanisation, specifically whether it contributes directly or indirectly to soil compaction and subsequently affects oil palm yield in Malaysia. It highlights that the use of mechanisation in oil palm plantations has both positive and negative effects on oil palm yield. Therefore, it is vital for the management of oil palm plantations to ensure the suitability of the machinery to be used, following the topography and characteristics of the soil to ensure soil health is maintained.