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Updated: July 8th, 2008 05:26 PM EDT

Picking Power Trowels

The keys to concrete power trowel selection lie in understanding the equipment and knowing your customer base

Wacker ride-on unit
Ride-on units, are designed for jobs covering over 5,000 square feet.
EDCO Power Trowel
Walk-behind models, excel in small areas with numerous obstructions.
MBW MK8-75H Riding Trowel
MBW MK8-75H Riding Trowel
EDCO Power Trowels
EDCO Power Trowels
Stone CF484 Trowel
Stone CF484 Trowel
Wacker Variable-Speed Trowels
Wacker Variable-Speed Trowels
Dynapac BG70 Ride-on Trowel
Dynapac BG70 Ride-on Trowel
Allen 500B Riding Trowel
Allen 500B Riding Trowel
Arrow-Master F-Series Power Trowels
Arrow-Master F-Series Power Trowels
Multiquip Power Trowels
Multiquip Power Trowels
Terex Power Trowels
Terex Power Trowels
Stow Trowels
Stow Trowels
Ingersoll Rand WT Series Trowels
Ingersoll Rand WT Series Trowels

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  • Non-overlapping, ride-on double trowel
  • Can be equipped with blades or pans
  • 70-in. working width
  • 20-hp Honda GX620 engine
  • Provides a 70- to 150-rpm blade rotation speed
  • Additional features include a retardant spray tank, adjustable seat (forward and back), two lifting eyes and centralized, sturdy control box under the seat

Allen 500B Riding Trowel

  • Hydraulic power steering
  • 56-hp diesel engine that turns two five-bladed spiders
  • Spans a full 10 ft.
  • Patented counter rotational rotors and the new XHD gear box

Arrow-Master F-Series Power Trowels

  • Direct-drive gear case and a lower center of gravity for consistent, reliable power with less wobble and side torque
  • 30-, 36- and 46-in. diameters
  • Fully enclosed spider assembly to protect the blade-arm and pitch-control components
  • Electric deadman switch
  • Heavy-duty gear case standard
  • Range of engines and horsepower ratings

Multiquip Power Trowels

  • Whiteman Series BA-4-8H and JA-4-5H include height-adjustable 2-in. diameter tubular steel handle for improved operator comfort and workability
  • Each has four blades
  • Unique throttle control design allows selection of operating speed with a twist of the wrist
  • Centrifugal shutdown switch protected by steel housing
  • Patented QuickPitch handle option

Belle PRO 900 & 1200 Power Trowels

  • For continuous use on large floors
  • Advanced drive belt technology
  • Accurate screw-adjusted pitch control
  • Engine cut-out, stops the trowel safely
  • Minimum effort required to hold the 'dead man' safety lever
  • Complete with a set of blades for immediate on-site working

Terex Power Trowels

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