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

Spotlight: Power Trowels

Allen HD 530 riding trowel
Full-Track walk-behind trowels
Dynapac BG70
MBW walk-behind power trowels
Multiquip Whiteman Series
Terex TS100
Ingersoll-Rand WT Series
Stow concrete trowels
Wacker CT trowels
Arrow-Master F-Series power trowels
The low-profile Terex TS100 hydraulic ride-on power trowel provides the operator with increased machine stability and a better view of the working surface.
  • Twin joystick, multi-directional controls with hydraulically assisted steering system
  • Troweling length of 97 in. and width of 48 in.

Ingersoll-Rand WT Series
The WT Series of walk-behind trowels include the WT2440H, WT3055H, WT3655H, WT3690H and WT4690H.

  • Screw pitch control adjusts blade angle
  • Quick-release safety lever
  • Heavy-duty steel frame
  • 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

Stow Concrete Trowels
Stow’s four-blade, Honda-powered, walk-behind trowels are offered in 36- or 46-in. diameter guard rings with power options ranging from 5.5 to 11 hp.

  • Finish from 7 to 11.5 sq. ft. of concrete per revolution
  • Standard handle with star wheel for precise adjustment or optional Quick-Adjust handle
  • Fingertip throttle control
  • Centrifugal safety switch automatically stops the trowel if the operator loses control of the handle

Wacker CT Trowels
The CT line of concrete trowels includes two 36-in. diameter models and two 48-in. diameter units.

  • Gyroscopic safety sensor and gearbox brake detect and stop out of control handle spin
  • Engine rev-limiter senses rapid engine acceleration during restarts and prevents the engine from starting at full throttle
  • Dynamically balanced design centers the machine weight during operation

Arrow-Master F-Series Power Trowels
These walk-behind power trowels offer a 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
  • Range of engines and horsepower ratings
  • Electric deadman switch

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