Concrete Equipment Spotlight

Dec. 1, 2008
The Allen MSP 425 is a redesigned rider that replaces the Allen SP425 riding trowel. It also features a new torque-converter clutch and improved weight-to-horsepower ratio.

Allen Engineering Corp.

The Allen MSP 425 is a redesigned rider that replaces the Allen SP425 riding trowel. It also features a new torque-converter clutch and improved weight-to-horsepower ratio. Other features include manual steering and pitch controls; a 34-hp liquid-cooled Vanguard gasoline engine; a torque converter clutch system; two 46-inch diameter, 5-blade non-overlapping rotors; rotor speeds up to 170 rpm; electric-powered spray system for application of retardant; and flip-up seat and removable screens for accessibility to the engine, clutch and drive-line.
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Multiquip

Mayco's LS series concrete pumps consist of the LS300, the mid-range LS400 and LS500, and the heavy-duty LS600 (pictured). All models feature a digital control panel and a digital readout that provides diagnostics in English or Spanish, allowing the operator to quickly diagnose the current status and assist in troubleshooting. The LS600 model is designed for low slump footings, tough rocky mixes, hard-to-reach areas, big slabs and long distance applications. It handles low cement/sand mixes up to 1½-inch aggregate and is powered by a Deutz 99-hp diesel engine. The LS600 has a volume output from 0 to 60 cubic yards with concrete piston face pressure of 1,100 psi. Mayco is a division of Multiquip.
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Terex

Designed with narrower dimensions and a tighter turning radius, the new Terex TA2S site dumper has enhanced maneuverability so that it can work more efficiently in tight places. The TA2S is a standard-discharge, swivel-tip site dumper with a 4,400-pound capacity. The TA2S is matched to the bucket capacity of a mini excavator and is suited for smaller plant users and the rental market. The TA2S will replace the Terex PS2000 site dumper when it enters into production this year. The new TA2S uses a Newage drivetrain combined with a 32.6-hp EPA interim Tier-4-compliant Kubota water-cooled diesel engine.
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E-Z Drill

E-Z Drill offers a downsized version of its Model 210B On-Grade concrete drill, the model 110B. The drill operates on the subgrade and fits in a 3-foot patch. A minimum of 50 cfm is required to run the totally pneumatic system, which can drill holes from 5/8 inch to 2 inches in diameter to a depth of 12 inches. E-Z Drill's patented roller bearing feed system eliminates carriage friction during drilling, allowing an operator to drill faster with a smaller drill motor. A mobile system helps the operator to quickly and easily reposition the drill for increased productivity. Dual-purpose guide wheels slide horizontally along the concrete slab but also can be flipped down for simple transport.
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Atlas Copco Construction Tools

The new SB 302 is the first mid-range addition to Atlas Copco Construction Tools' new generation of SB hydraulic breaker attachments. The breaker is designed for demolition, road construction, trenching, landscaping and secondary breaking. Thanks to a new higher efficiency design, the SB 302 offers a high power-to-weight ratio and delivers a maximum impact rate of 1,380 blows per minute, a 48-percent increase over its predecessor. The 670-pound breaker is suitable for carriers in the 4.5 to 9 metric ton weight class and requires oil flow of 13.2 to 21.9 gallons per minute at a pressure range of 1,450 to 2,175 psi.
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Doosan Infracore Portable Power

The Ingersoll Rand CM-Series of concrete mixers features solid construction for maximum jobsite efficiency and production. Each mixer is designed for easy cleaning, faster mixing and large capacity. Models include the CM6, CM9 and CM9P. Each is powered by a Honda engine designed to provide easy starting and reliability. The engine platform is designed to stay level, which allows easy oil checks and helps prevent low-oil shutdowns. An enlarged engine cowl enables more air circulation for cooler running and longer engine life. The sturdy housing also provides protection from jobsite debris. The CM-Series drum design has oversized steel paddles to provide fast and complete mixing, and a single-piece cast iron ring gear allows for a smoother operation.
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Cart-Away Supply

The MixKing mixing trailer from Cart-Away Supply has a 1.75-yard capacity and is designed to reduce the number of trips a customer will need to complete a project. The MixKing weighs 444 pounds more than the standard mixer, so it can be towed by most full-size trucks.
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Stone Construction Equipment

The new backpack vibrator model from Stone Construction Equipment features a 2.5-hp Honda engine. Made of a lightweight steel frame and extra-thick padding for more operator comfort, the unit weighs 24 pounds. The backpack vibrator is controlled by a patent-pending rotary throttle, which is designed to consistently deliver the proper vibrations per minute for optimum concrete consolidation. It handles all Stone shafts and heads up to 2 ½ inches. They quickly and easily attach to the backpack power unit with Stone's patented quick-connect coupler.
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Wacker Neuson

The CT 24-4A, Wacker Neuson's new 24-inch edging trowel, is designed for power finishing concrete along walls or other edges and improves productivity and quality as well as being more ergonomic for the operator. The CT 24-4A is engineered to improve productivity by eliminating or greatly reducing the need for troweling by hand along wall lines and other obstructions in floor finishing. Using the edging float pan on the CT 24-4A enables the operator to better float and finish along wall lines and obstacles compared to a person troweling on knee boards by hand. The low-vibration handle reduces hand/arm vibration for less operator fatigue and higher production.
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Arrow-Master

Arrow-Master's direct-drive, walk-behind power trowel features a direct-drive gear case and its lower center of gravity is designed to provide consistent power with less wobble and side torque for a smoother, flatter finish with easier handling. The direct-drive trowels also feature a fully enclosed spider assembly, which protects the blade arm and pitch-control components, and allows for faster and easier cleanup. Available in 30-, 36- and 46-inch diameters, the units are available in a range of engines and horsepower ratings.
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Metabo

The new Stone Master WE14-125VS 5-inch angle grinder is built with the company's Vario Tacho Constamatic electronic speed stabilization, suitable for heavy operating conditions such as grinding, cutting and finishing granite, marble or concrete countertops as well as grinding and finishing specialty metals. A soft-start feature extends longevity of both the motor windings and gears. The WE14-125VS also incorporates Metabo's CoolFlow technology with repositioned carbon brushes for unrestricted airflow and a fan that pulls 35-percent more air through the tool to keep it running cooler during operation. The grinder also features an aluminum die-cast housing to help with heat dissipation and provide increased durability.
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Edco

Edco's newly manufactured 36- and 48-inch core drill rigs are designed with a strong mast suitable for the rental market and with an extra heavy-walled, square, zinc-plated tube column. They also come complete with brass wear strips for precision tolerance drilling. Each unit is available with a 15- or 20-amp dual-speed motor and has a standard 12-inch drill bit capacity that is expandable up to a 16-inch bit. The extra heavy-duty control box houses all electric circuitry components and ammeter device. The large, 6-inch diameter wheels make them easy to transport making them suitable for rental.
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General Equipment

The SG24/G gasoline-powered surface grinder features various grinding systems for breaking up deposits; cleaning concrete, asphalt and tile; producing exposed aggregate slabs; and polishing delicate surfaces. The twin counter-rotating discs can work a 24- by 12-inch area. Powered by an industrial-quality 11-hp engine, the SG24/G features a dual V-belt/spur gear transmission and has a unitized, welded steel plate frame and extra capacity self-aligning ball bearing units. The SG24/G air cleaner is either cyclone and/or dual-element equipped. The counter-rotating discs can be removed so that an operator can attach standard 10-inch diameter, multi-segmented dry diamond discs for other applications such as removing plastic overlays and epoxy.
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MBW

The GPR135 model reversible plate compactor from MBW is designed to address the most common cause of downtime and repair in reversible plates — forward and reverse shifting mechanisms. Weighing 968 pounds, the plate compactor features infinitely variable forward and reverse travel to approximately 80 feet per minute. Other features include a patented hydraulic shifting design that addresses long-time problems with hydraulic systems. The exciter case is vented to relieve heat-related pressure and prevent shifting seal deformation and failure. When shifting seals do require replacement, the job is done without having to disassemble and enter the exciter case.
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