Operator comfort, safety and increased productivity are essential considerations in the MBW trowel. For example, our handles are up to 6" longer than most competitors for greater leverage. They are adjustable to fit the operator more comfortably and absorb trowel torque with the low vibration handle.

MBW’s heavier handle and stronger guard ring add up to extra safety. Our kill switch is fully enclosed and constructed of durable materials with wire and cables housed at their most vulnerable positions. Basic operating and safety instructions are prominently displayed.

The adjustable guard ring offers operators the ability to finish within 1/8” of walls, eliminating costly hours of handwork on all F36/4 and F46/4 models. 

Solid throttle wire housed in low friction Teflon-lined casing for smooth operation and low maintenance. Galvanized, braided steel tilting cable is drawn over low friction pulleys within handle/clevis assembly and is securely attached to yoke at swiveling pin. No wear surfaces to snag or abraid cable. Handle, kill switch, rotating and stationary guard rings plated for easy cleaning and corrosion resistance. 

To function properly, power trowels must maintain a precise perpendicular relationship between the gearbox's output shaft and blade arms. Once that relationship is compromised, the trowel will vibrate and/or wobble. MBW has gone to great lengths to maintain this critical relationship. MBW Walk-Behind Power Trowels feature the industry's heaviest bearings, output shafts, gears, spiders and blade arms. Comparison of these critical MBW components to those of any competitor answers the question as to why MBW trowels run so well for so long.

Designed for our heaviest trowel, the MBW gear box is overbuilt and preserves component commonality throughout the range. Housing and covers made of heat-treated cast aluminum alloy feature reinforced construction. Cooling fins insure rapid heat dissipation for extended bearing and lubricant life. MBW’s one piece, case hardened wormshaft is the most accurate in the industry. Ground bearing journals insure exact bearing alignment and maximum bearing life. All MBW bearings are able to accept load spikes and provide long life under rigorous use. MBW bronze wormgear conforms to exacting specifications and features extra heavy-duty hub and flange construction. High quality seal and O-rings provide resistance to leakage and enhances life of the industry’s most rugged gear box.

MBW Walk-Behind Power Trowels feature the industry’s heaviest bearings, output shafts, gears, spiders and blade arms. Comparison of these critical MBW components to those of any competitor answers the question as to why MBW trowels run so well for so long.

Precision alignment, serviceability, and resistance to application induced bending or wear, characterize MBW’s spider assembly. An entire battery of numerically controlled metal working machinery and in-process inspection procedures allow no compromise on tolerances. Other alignment considerations include Teflon lined, steel arm/bore inserts, and arms which are precisely milled to provide the most accurate blade-to- arm alignment. All components subject to high levels of stress are overbuilt: heavier trowel arms (both hex and machined sections), tilt arm and spider castings, and yoke plates. The pressure plate features a deep collar for added support on spider. Yoke plate is designed for widest dispersal of tilting pressures and is machined to accept a greasable thrust bearing. The most serviceable, precisely aligned, and rugged trowel on the market today.