The operating handles on the new Atlas Copco BG245 and BG375 trowels are foldable to minimize space consumption.
July 29, 2015 – COMMERCE CITY, Colo. – Atlas Copco’s new BG245 and BG375 walk-behind trowels excel at finishing concrete in limited-access worksites, and close to walls due to their compact bodies and light weight. The upgraded trowels feature an adjustable clutch to enhance versatility; a maintenance stand to make servicing easy; and a centrifugal clutch for safe operations.
“We upgraded our BG240 and BG370 trowels to create the BG245 and BG375,” said Jim O’Brien, Atlas Copco business line manager of construction tools. “The new trowels replace the BG240 and BG370 and are excellent additions for anyone that works with concrete, from contractors to rental centers.”
The trowels’ relatively light weight and compact protection rings provide superior versatility on concrete slabs. The BG245 weighs 130 pounds and the BG375 weighs 185 pounds, making them easy to maneuver. Each unit features four blades that range from 23 to 37 inches long, which allows operators to tackle a wide range of projects, from sidewalks to driveways.
The BG245 comes equipped with 24-inch-long blades and features aa rubber edger to prevent damaging walls or concrete, which makes it idea for use on indoor worksites. Both trowels come standard with a gas-powered, high-capacity Honda or Vanguard engine.
The trowels’ quick pitch controls minimize set-up times and enhance their versatility. Using the controls, operators can adjust the angle of the blades and speed easily without impacting productivity. This variable speed also means operators can perform either high speed burnishing or low speed, high torque floating.
The BG245 and BG375 trowels’ carrying handles are welded to the protection rings and support the trowels when the machines are tilted forward for maintenance, such as cleaning or changing blades. Contractors can fold the units’ operating handles to save cargo space and load handling time during transport.
The BG375 features a detachable throttle that can be moved from the left handle to the right, which enhances comfort and ease of use for left and right-handed operators. It also can be equipped with optional transportation wheels for fast and easy maneuverability around the jobsite.
The new Atlas Copco BG245 and BG375 trowels feature quick pitch controls that allow operators to adjust the angle and speed of the blades for high speed burnishing or low speed, high torque floating.
Atlas Copco is an industrial group with world-leading positions in compressors, expanders and air treatment systems, construction and mining equipment, power tools and assembly systems. With innovative products and services, Atlas Copco delivers solutions for sustainable productivity. The company was founded in 1873, is based in Stockholm, Sweden, and has a global reach spanning more than 170 countries. In 2013, Atlas Copco had more than 40,000 employees and revenues of BSEK 84 (BEUR 9.7). Learn more at www.atlascopco.com.
Atlas Copco Construction Equipment, part of Mining, Rock Excavation and Construction LLC, is responsible for the sales, aftermarket service and rental of portable compressors, generators, tools and attachments used in the construction and demolition industries. Atlas Copco Construction Equipment innovates for sustainable productivity in infrastructure, civil works, oil and gas, energy, drilling and road construction projects. The company is headquartered near Denver, Colorado, and extends its reach through a nationwide network of sales
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