The BT90HF160 36 In. power trowel delivers high performance finishing, powered by a Honda GX160 5.5 HP engine. This power trowel has a 36 In. operating area, providing great coverage while being easy to maneuver. The body-contoured handlebar fits well against the operator’s body, providing added control and safety during operation. The power trowel is also easy to maintain, with a chromed handle and guard ring for easy cleaning, and a precision engineered spider assembly, with adjustable arms to maintain blade balance, and minimizing wobble. This machine accepts a wide variety of blades and float pans, making it great for tackling any floor.

How The BT Power Trowel 36" Compares To Other Power Trowel Options

Concrete contractors evaluating walk-behind power trowels usually face this question: should I get this smaller 36" BT model for tighter jobs, the larger 46" BT model for wider coverage, or a heavy-duty trowel for bigger commercial jobs?

Here's the honest comparison:

Feature BT Power Trowel 36", Honda GX160 ($2,627) BT Power Trowel 46", Honda GX270 ($3,393) Heavy-Duty 46-48" Trowel, 11.7-13 HP ($4,000-$5,000+)
Operating Diameter 36 in. 46 in. 46-48 in.
Engine Honda GX160, 5.5 HP Honda GX270, 9 HP Honda GX390, 11.7-13 HP
Blade Count 4 blades 4 blades 4 blades
Handle Style Folding Rigid tri-tube Similar or CVT-equipped
Weight 172 lb. 242 lb. Heavier
Safety Controls Centrifugal and dead man stop controls Centrifugal and dead man stop controls Similar or more advanced
Maintenance Access Chromed handle and guard ring for easy cleaning Chromed handle and guard ring for easy cleaning Front access panel, heavy-duty gearbox
Blade Balance Adjustment Spider arms fully adjustable to maintain exact blade balance Spider arms fully adjustable to maintain exact blade balance Similar adjustable spider assembly
Warranty 24 month warranty on machine and engine 24 month warranty on machine and engine 1-2 years typical
Best Suited For Smaller residential and light commercial slabs, tighter transport Mid-size commercial slabs needing wide coverage Large commercial slabs, heavy-duty daily use

Why The BT Power Trowel 36" Is Worth The Investment

This isn't just a power trowel, it's built with a folding handle design and precision engineered gearbox, giving concrete contractors an easy-to-transport, adjustable-blade trowel for smaller residential and light commercial slabs without sacrificing the durability found in the larger BT models.

The BT90HF160 specifically addresses the needs of concrete contractors finishing smaller slabs, patios, and light commercial work who need a compact, easy-to-store trowel with reliable Honda power.

Folding Handles Made For Easy Storage And Transport. The folding handle design makes this trowel easier to store and transport between job sites than a rigid-handle model, without sacrificing the same precision engineered gearbox and adjustable spider arms found across the BT trowel line.

Built For Operator Safety And Control

The tri-tube lateral welded handle protects cables run internally while providing a body-contoured fit for added control and safety

Centrifugal and dead man stop controls provide added safety during operation

A lifting hook makes transport between job sites straightforward

Engineered For Long-Term Durability And Easy Maintenance

The chromed handle and guard ring make cleaning quick and easy after every job

A precision engineered gearbox and spider assembly are built for long service life

Accepts a wide variety of standard blades and float pans, including finish blades, combination blades, float shoes, and plastic blades

Real Savings

Standard blade and pan compatibility with many other troweling machines keeps replacement part costs predictable

A 24 month warranty on both the machine and engine reduces the risk of unexpected repair costs

Adjustable spider arms reduce wobble-related wear on the gearbox and blades over time

Free shipping and no sales tax through Summit Forge Supply keeps the total cost down compared to buying elsewhere and paying tax and freight separately

The Bottom Line Concrete contractors finishing smaller residential and light commercial slabs can't afford a trowel that's bulky to transport or wobbles out of balance. The BT Power Trowel 36" is built with a reliable Honda GX160 engine, foldable handles for easy transport, and adjustable spider arms for perfect blade balance, so it delivers a smooth finish job after job in a size that's easy to move. For anyone finishing smaller slabs or light commercial concrete on a regular basis, this is the trowel built to get it flat and level.

  • 36 In. operating diameter for wide coverage and easy handling
  • Driven by a Honda GX160 5.5 HP engine for power and reliability
  • Tri-tube lateral welded handle protects cables run internally
  • Contoured handlebar fits the body, enhancing safety and control
  • Centrifugal and dead man stop controls for added safety
  • Chromed handle and guard ring for easy cleaning
  • Precision engineered gearbox and spider assembly for long service life
  • Spider arms fully adjustable to maintain exact blade balance and eliminate machine wobble
  • Lifting hook for ease of transport
  • Accepts a wide variety of blades and float pans, including finish blades, combination blades, float shoes, and plastic blades
  • 24 month warranty on machine and engine
Equipment Type Power Trowel
Blade Size 6 in. x 14 in.
Blades 4
Dimensions 73 in. L x 38 in. W x 38 in. H
Engine GX160
Engine Brand Honda
Finish Area 36 in.
Handle Style Folding
Horsepower 5.5 HP
Stop Controls Mechanical
Warranty 2 Year
Weight 172 lb.

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