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Choosing the Right Rider |
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RIDING TROWEL SELECTION CHART
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1. Type of Work:
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Deck (%) Slab on Grade (SOG) (%)
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2. Average Pour Size:
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A 5k
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B 10k
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C 20k
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D 30k
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E 40k
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F 50k+
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3. Required FF Numbers:
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A None
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B 15 – 25
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C 25 – 35
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D 35 – 50
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E 50 – 75
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F 75 – 100
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G 100+
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4. Shape of Pour:
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A Under 25'/Narrow Strip
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B 25-50'/Wide Strip
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C Box
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5. Concrete Placement:
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A Tailgate
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B Boom Pump
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C Line Pump
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D Buggy
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6. Rate of Pour:
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A 30 – 50 yd/hr
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B 50 – 80 yd/hr
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C 80+ yd/hr
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7: Type of Screed:
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A Hand B Floater C Truss
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D Narrow Roller (10' – 24')
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E Wide Roller (24'+)
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F Laser
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8. Average Regional Temperature (Fahrenheit):
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A 40° – 60°
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B 60° – 80°
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C 80° – 90°
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D 90°
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9. Average Set Rate:
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A 2 – 3 hrs
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B 3 – 4 hrs
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C 4 – 6 hrs
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D 6+ hrs
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10. Budget for Riding Trowels:
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A $10K
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B $20K
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C $30K
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D $40K
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E $50K
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11. Number of Finishers / Riding Trowels on Job:
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A 1
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B 2
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C 3
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D 4
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E 5+
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| Determine the rider or riders that are best for you. Simply apply the numeric values listed in the Scoring Key to the type of concrete finishing you're doing, and you'll not only pick the best riding trowel for your workload, you'll also be picking the best riding trowel made. |
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Scoring Guide
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SOG 0-25% = 1 · 26-40% = 2 · 41-50% = 3 · 51-75% = 4 · 76-100% = 5 |
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A=1 B=2 C=3 D=4 E=5 F=6 |
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A=1 B=2 C=3 D=4 E=5 F=6 G=7 |
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A=1 B=3 C=5 |
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A=4 B=3 C=2 D=1 |
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A=1 B=3 C=6 |
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A=1 B=2 C=3 D=4 E=5 F=6 |
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A=1 B=2 C=3 D=4 |
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A=4 B=3 C=2 D=1 |
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A=1 B=2 C=3 D=4 |
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A=1 B=2 C=3 D=4 E=5 |
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HD & HDX Series
Hydra-Drive Series all-hydraulic riders are the largest, most powerful, and most reliable available.
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MSP Series
Mechanical-drive Super Pro Series riders are available in either hydraulic power or manual lever steering, with both diesel and gasoline engine options.
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MP Series
Mechanical-drive Pro Series riders deliver value and versatility with manual lever steering and range of gasoline engine options.
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