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Updated: July 8th, 2008 05:26 PM GMT-05:00

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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  • Bartell HS90 overlapping, high-speed finishing trowel and the Bartell LP95 non-overlapping, lightweight panning trowel
  • 35-hp air-cooled Briggs & Stratton V-Twin engines
  • HS90 has dual five blade trowels and offers a 240-rpm maximum operating speed
  • LP95 has dual four blade trowels and achieves speeds up to 180 rpm

Stow Trowels

  • Four 4-blade models with 36- or 46-in.-diameter guard rings
  • 5.5- to 11-hp Honda engines
  • SCT36H55 and SCT36H80 weigh 166 and 188 lbs. respectively and can finish 7 sq. ft. of concrete per revolution
  • SCT46H80 and SCT46H110 weigh 211 and 224 lbs. and can finish 11.5 sq. ft. of concrete per revolution
  • Standard handle with star wheel for precise adjustment or optional handle with Quick-Adjust

Ingersoll Rand WT Series Trowels

  • Screw pitch control adjusts blade angle
  • Quick-release safety lever
  • Four-cycle Honda engines
  • Centrifugal clutch
  • Three guard rings for extra machine stability
  • Options include a 36-in. float pan, quick-change combo, finish or float blades and a two-wheel trowel dolly
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