Tag: power trowels

Construction Equipment

Atlas Copco introduces LT5005 and LT6005 rammers; gives WOC attendees sneak peek of new trowels

Atlas Copco launched the LT5005 and LT6005 concrete rammers at the show, featuring ultra-slim bodies and narrower handles. Designed for use close to buildings and in narrow spaces, the units have a specially designed Honda engine, the 3.5-horsepower four-stroke GXR120. The rammers also have a three-lever throttle control for stop/idle/run functions, a redesigned fuel tank […]

February 5, 2015

Construction Equipment

Chicago Pneumatic expands company’s concrete line with new CombiForm, power trowels

At World of Concrete, Chicago Pneumatic showcased new equipment added to the company’s concrete line, first launched at ConExpo last year. Product manager Jan Marcus said that show attendees found CP’s new CombiForms to be the most exciting. “They’re very popular; they’re catching like fire,” he said. The CombiForm, which is designed for larger pours, is […]

February 4, 2015

Construction Equipment

Power trowel spins out of control despite a dozen workers’ best attempts to defeat it

Our sister sites Total Landscape Care and Better Roads shared this video this week and we just couldn’t resist. These poor guys have completely lost control of a concrete buffer while another crew, of office workers, enjoys and films from the safety of their building. In the description of the video, one of the guys […]

December 6, 2013

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Introductions     Lightning Screed The Lightning Strike Screed from Lura Enterprises has a lightweight design that makes screed projects a two-person job. The screed allows a variety of applications, including pervious concrete, low-slump mud, and the ability to do uphill, downhill or circular pours. At less than 4.5 pounds per foot, the screed’s […]

March 2, 2010