What is a Ride-On power Trowels?

For large concrete pours measuring over 6,000 square feet, a riding power trowel is practically a necessity for finishing the concrete before it sets. In addition to boosting productivity, ride-on trowels will also produce flatter finishes due to their weight. These machines come with twin blades ranging in diameter from 36 to 60 inches. You can also choose from overlapping and non-overlapping machines. Overlapping models have intersecting blades that are well-suited for trowel finishing, but you can’t use them for floating. Non-overlapping machines have a space between the rotors so you can mount float pans on them for initial finishing and switch over to trowel blades for final finishing. Smaller twin 36-inch-diameter ride-on trowels are easier to maneuver and provide adequate coverage for medium-sized floor slabs. For large floors requiring super-flat finishes, twin 60-inch-diameter ride-on machines are the best choice. In addition to size, look at the machine’s weight-to-power ratio, drive system (hydrostatic or mechanical), ease of pitch control, and blade accessibility.