Bartell B436 Professional Power Trowel: The Gold Standard for 75 Years

The Bartell B436 Professional Power Trowel stands out with its eye-catching chrome-plated safety ring and robust gearbox, making it a superior choice in the industry. Backed by a 3-year warranty, the Professional line guarantees performance and reliability. Coupled with Bartell's long-lasting consumables and a variety of purchasing options, this trowel embodies legendary balance and unbeatable quality, setting the gold standard for 75 years.

COMMERCIAL VS. PRO TROWELS - WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?

Bartell offers two types of Power Trowels: Commercial and Pro Series. Both series are available in 36 Inch or 46 Inch models and deliver excellent performance for contractors. Key differences include:

• Chrome Ring vs. Painted Ring: Pro Series features a chrome ring for enhanced durability and aesthetics, while the Commercial Series has a painted ring.
• Rider Gearbox vs. Walk Behind Gearbox: Pro Series uses a ride-on trowel gearbox, providing increased performance and dependability compared to the Commercial Series.
• Spider Assembly Manufacturing Process: Both series utilize high-quality manufacturing processes for the spider assembly, ensuring tight tolerances and efficient troweling.
• 3-Year vs. 1-Year Warranty: Pro Series comes with a 3-year warranty, whereas the Commercial Series offers a 1-year warranty.

Both series boast the same design and technology, with very high build quality. The Commercial Series compares well with standard power trowels on the market, while the Pro Series stands out as the only Walk Behind Power Trowel featuring a ride-on trowel gearbox.

FEATURES

• PRECISION BALANCED FOR SMOOTH, EASY OPERATION: Experience effortless troweling with precision balancing that offers smooth and easy operation, reducing user fatigue and ensuring superior surface finishes.
• ROBUST GEARBOX WITH HIGH TENSILE STEEL SHAFTING FOR LONG LIFE: Built for durability, the robust gearbox features high tensile steel shafting, ensuring long-term reliability and consistent performance under demanding conditions.
• CAST IRON SPIDER ASSEMBLY AND PRECISION GROUND ARMS FOR TIGHT TOLERANCES AND FASTER TROWELING: Achieve faster and more precise troweling with a cast iron spider assembly and precision-ground arms, engineered for tight tolerances and superior control.
• INCLUDES BLADES (COMBINATION OR FINISHING): Versatility is ensured with included blades, offering efficient and adaptable finishing to meet different project requirements, whether combination or finishing blades.
• CHROME PLATING FOR EASY CLEAN-UP: Maintain your trowel effortlessly with chrome plating that facilitates easy cleanup, keeping the tool in optimal condition and extending its lifespan.
• CENTRIFUGAL SAFETY SWITCH: Enhance safety with a centrifugal safety switch that automatically stops the trowel if control is lost, preventing accidents and ensuring operator protection.
• THROTTLE CONTROL ON HANDLE: Experience precise speed management with throttle control conveniently located on the handle, allowing for smooth adjustments and better handling during troweling operations.
• LIFTING HOOK AVAILABLE AS OPTIONAL UPGRADE: Add convenience with an optional lifting hook, facilitating easy transport and positioning of the trowel on various job sites.
• PRO-PITCH AVAILABLE AS OPTIONAL UPGRADE: Upgrade to Pro Pitch for enhanced blade pitch control, providing greater flexibility and precision in achieving the desired surface finish.
• MUFFLER FOR SAFE INDOOR USE AVAILABLE AS OPTIONAL UPGRADE: Opt for a low emission muffler to minimize environmental impact and promote safer indoor operation, reducing exhaust emissions.
• HONDA GX160 5.5 HP EPA ENGINE OR HONDA GX270 9HP EPA ENGINE: Choose between the reliable Honda GX160 (5.5 HP) or the more powerful Honda GX270 (9 HP) EPA engine, both ensuring robust performance and efficiency.

PRICE INCLUDES

• FINISHING BLADES OR COMBINATION BLADES: Finishing or combination blades are included, offering versatility and quality for a range of concrete finishing tasks.

SPECS

• MODEL: B436: This model is designed for professional concrete finishing, providing advanced features and superior build quality.
• ENGINE: HONDA GX160 OR GX270: Powered by a choice of Honda engines: GX160 for 4.8 HP or GX270 for 9 HP, catering to different power needs.
• POWER: 5.5 HP OR 9 HP: Offers power options of 5.5 HP or 9 HP, ensuring ample power for effective and efficient troweling across various concrete surfaces.
• MAX BLADE SPEED: 132 RPM OR 125 RPM: Provides maximum blade speeds of 132 RPM for the GX160 engine or 125 RPM for the GX270 engine, offering flexibility for different finishing stages.
• FLOAT BLADE SIZE: 10" X 14" (25CM X 36CM): A float blades measuring 10" x 14" (25 cm x 36 cm) for initial concrete floating, providing broad coverage and smooth operation.
• FINISH TROWEL SIZE: 6" X 14" (15CM X 36CM): Equipped with finish trowel blades measuring 6" x 14" (15 cm x 36 cm) for final surface finishing, achieving a polished and professional result.
• COMBO BLADE SIZE: 8" X 14" (20CM X 36CM): Combination blades of 8" x 14" (20 cm x 36 cm) offer versatility, suitable for both floating and finishing tasks, enhancing the trowel's adaptability.
• FLOAT PAN: 36.5" (93CM): A float pan with a diameter of 36.5" (93 cm), ideal for initial concrete finishing and achieving a uniform surface.
• LENGTH: 65.5" (166CM): The trowel measures 65.5" (166 cm) in length, providing stability and coverage for efficient troweling.
• WIDTH: 37.5" (95CM): The trowel measures 37.5" (95 cm) in width, offering a balance of size and maneuverability for various job sites.
• HEIGHT: 36" (91CM): The trowel measures 36" (91 cm) in height, ensuring a compact design for easy handling and storage.
• WEIGHT: 162 LBS (73KG) OR 185 LBS (75KG): Provides weight options of 162 lbs (73 kg) for the GX160 engine or 185 lbs (75 kg) for the GX270 engine, balancing stability and ease of handling.
• OPERATING WEIGHT: 167 LBS (76KG) OR 189 LBS (86KG): Features an operating weight of 167 lbs (76 kg) for the GX160 engine or 189 lbs (86 kg) for the GX270 engine, ensuring optimal performance and handling during troweling.