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The system was selected for this project because of its ability to facilitate faster completion of concrete structures. “We had a pretty tight schedule, so we needed anything to improve that,” Eschler comments.

Starting to finish

When it came time to finish the concrete floor slabs, J.H. Findorff brought in walk-behind trowels and edgers, as well as two of its 8-foot Multiquip Whiteman diesel concrete trowels.

Although the walk-behinds usually get on the slab first due to their lighter weight, the concrete crews actually prefer to use the larger ride-ons whenever feasible. “The trowels get on the concrete a little bit later, but [the crews] feel they get a better finish doing it that way,” says Eschler. “Or if the concrete starts to get away from them, the heavier machine helps, as well.”

In addition to its existing units, J.H. Findorff had an opportunity to demo Wacker’s newest 8-foot ride-on diesel trowel during the project. The

CRT 48-35L was officially introduced at the World of Concrete in January.

Wacker has worked previously with J.H. Findorff to get feedback on new models. “That’s something Wacker has been pretty good about,” says Eschler. “They come to us to demo equipment.”