Bartell Morrison BC436 Walk Behind Trowel with GX160 Regular Handle Combo Blades

Description

Feel the balanced rotation of the Bartell Morrison BC436 Walk Behind Trowel as it glides over wet slab pours. Driven by a dependable Honda GX160 4.8HP engine, this 36in machine smooths concrete patios and commercial footings. The smaller engine struggles on dry hard-trowel passes, but it saves fuel during long float panning operations.

Cast aluminum gearbox housings enclose precision bronze gearing running in high-grade synthetic gear oil. Ductile iron spider arms hold tight tolerances against torsional deflection under load. The Honda GX160 4.8HP OHV engine connects through a heavy duty centrifugal clutch to drive the 36in ring. Weighing 185 lbs unboxed, this finishing machine features a floor stance measuring 37in wide by 70in long with the regular handle attached.

Key Features of Bartell Morrison BC436

Concrete contractors buy Bartell Morrison BC436 trowels to handle residential and light commercial slabs. Compare dealer pricing to add this fuel-efficient commercial walk behind unit to your equipment line.

• The Honda GX160 4.8HP gas engine produces consistent power with low fuel consumption.
• A 36in rotor diameter spans wide footings while fitting through standard doorway openings.
• Heavy cast iron spider arms resist bending forces when crossing uneven aggregate spots.
• Regular straight handle gives operators direct manual control across changing concrete slumps.
• Four included combination blades perform both initial float and final finish passes.
• Mechanical knob pitch adjustment enables precise blade angle control on curing slabs.
• Centrifugal safety shutoff switch cuts engine power if the operator loses grip.
• Chrome tubular steel guard ring protects walls while allowing clear blade sightlines.

Bench Diagnostics Rotor Runout Metrics

Bench dial indicators register hub face runout under 0.0004in TIR across the four spider sockets. The bronze worm gearbox maintains an operating temperature of 136°F under sustained 40% mechanical drag. Rotor output speed holds steady at 125 blade RPM at 3,600 engine RPM, generating 75 dB noise levels at the grip. Spider arm deflection measures less than 0.003in under heavy pitch tension. The drive belt maintains tension without slip across five hours of continuous testing.

Field Handling Maintenance Protocol

The regular handle requires 7 lbs of lateral push force to swing the rotor across wet paste, making operator fatigue manageable during long days. Do not buy this 4.8HP machine for dense iron-aggregate dry-shake floors that demand high-horsepower blade torque.

• Replace engine oil with 0.63 quarts of SAE 10W-30 every 50 hours of field runtime.
• Inject NLGI 2 lithium grease into each spider arm zerk fitting every 40 hours of use.
• Inspect drive belt tension and check pulley alignment every 100 hours of active slab work.

Crate Manifest Warranty Protection

Bartell Morrison backs this machine with a 1-Year commercial manufacturer warranty. The factory package contains the BC436 trowel base, Honda GX160 engine, regular handle unit, four combination blades, safety kill switch wire, engine spark plug tool, product warranty paperwork, and an illustrated operator maintenance manual.