Bartell Morrison B436 36in Pro Trowel Combo Blades Hoist Hook and Easy Pitch Honda GX160

Description

Forged with ductile cast iron spider arms, the Bartell Morrison B436 Pro Trowel provides dependable control across mid-sized concrete slabs. A commercial Honda GX160 4.8HP engine pairs with a 36in rotor and Easy Pitch control. Engine torque struggles on stiff low-slump mixes, but the fuel-efficient powerhead keeps operating costs low on residential and commercial flatwork.

A rugged cast iron gearcase houses precision bronze gears and heavy tapered roller bearings bathed in synthetic gear fluid. Powered by a commercial Honda GX160 4.8HP OHV engine, the drivetrain routes torque through an industrial centrifugal clutch and cogged V-belt. Thick ductile iron spider arms hold blades rigid under load. Weighing 195 lbs unboxed, the machine maintains a solid floor stance measuring 37in wide by 72in long with the handle attached.

Key Features of Bartell Morrison B436

Contractors buy Bartell Morrison B436 units to handle light commercial slabs. Check pricing to add this commercial 36in walk behind trowel with hoist hook and Easy Pitch to your fleet.

• The Honda GX160 4.8HP gas engine produces consistent power with low fuel consumption on slab pours.
• A 36in rotor diameter spans standard footing and floor sections while passing through interior doorways.
• Easy Pitch lever handle allows rapid blade tilt adjustments without twisting round knobs.
• Integrated hoist hook provides a secure balance point for jobsite crane rigging.
• Four high-carbon steel combo blades handle both initial floating passes and mirror finish passes.
• Ductile cast iron spider arms prevent blade deflection and eliminate surface chatter marks.
• Chrome tubular steel guard ring resists form impacts while providing clear blade visibility.
• Centrifugal safety kill switch cuts engine spark if the finisher loses handle contact.

Bench Diagnostics Rotor Runout Metrics

Bench dial indicator tests register spider hub radial runout under 0.0003in TIR across all four arm positions. The bronze gear drive stabilizes at 136°F under continuous 45% mechanical load to prevent oil breakdown. Output blade rotation reaches 125 RPM at full throttle, generating 75 dB noise levels at the operator handle position. Spider arm deflection remains under 0.003in under 280 lbs of lateral test drag. The drive belt maintains tension without slip across four hours of continuous dyno testing.

Field Handling Maintenance Protocol

Operating the Easy Pitch lever requires 5 lbs of trigger force to adjust blade attack, while swinging the rotor demands 8 lbs of lateral input across wet paste. Do not buy this 4.8HP model for dry-shake hardener floors that require high-horsepower blade torque.

• Change engine oil with 0.63 quarts of SAE 10W-30 every 50 hours of field operation.
• Inject NLGI 2 lithium grease into four spider arm zerks every 40 hours of active use.
• Inspect gearbox lubricant levels through the sight plug every 60 hours of slab work.

Crate Manifest Warranty Protection

Bartell Morrison includes a 1-Year commercial manufacturer warranty covering structural and drivetrain components. The unboxed crate holds the B436 power trowel base, Honda GX160 engine, Easy Pitch handle bar, four combination blades, hoist hook kit, spark plug wrench, warranty documents, and an illustrated factory operation manual.