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General Equipment SP8/A Surface Planer

SP8/A PNEUMATIC SURFACE PLANER

Welded, unitized frame. Exclusive, full length, hexagon driveshaft. Extra capacity, externally-greased, driveshaft bearings; screw-type fine cutting depth control; 3 inch diameter vacuum attachment port with cover. Less flail kit. 8 inch maximum cutting width, 5/8 inch maximum cutting depth, equipped with the following standard features: welded, unitized frame; full length, hexagon driveshaft; extra capacity, externally- greased, driveshaft bearings; Quik-PitchTM lever engage/disengage drum; screw-type fine cutting depth control; 3 inch diameter vacuum attachment port with cover. Includes SP8-2100A two section drum. Order flails separately.

  • Power Source: Gast 16 Series pneumatic motor
  • Maximum Cutting Depth: 5/8 inches
  • Quik-Pitch drum raise/lower system.
  • Includes SP8-2100A drum
  • Maximum Cutting Width: 8 inches

Specifications:


POWER SOURCE
Type: Gast, 16 Series Pneumatic motor
Horse Power: 8.5HP (6.3kw)

FRAME
Structure: Unitized, welded steel plate
Bearings: High capacity, externally greased Zerk® type fittings
Driveshaft Connection: 13/16 inch (21 mm) full length hexagon
Cutting Depth Adjustment: Screw type with Quik- Pitch
Maximum cutting depth: 5/8 inch (16 mm)
Maximum cutting width: 8 inch (203 mm)
Dust port connection: 3 inch (76 mm)

General
Width: 17-1/2 inch (419 mm)
Height (at maximum cutting depth): 39-1/2 inch (1003 mm)
Length (at maximum cutting depth): 39-1/4 inch (997 mm)

Plane or Scarifiy Surfaces

 
 
 
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Drum for SP8 Series Surface Planers and

Scarifier Attachements for SG Series Surface Grinders

Preferred method
Acceptable performance
Limited performance
 

DRUM/FLAIL

CONFIGURATION

FLAIL TYPE

USED

REMOVING EXCESS CONCRETE

OR ASPHALT

MATERIALS

REMOVING TRAFFIC LINES

REMOVING SURFACE COATINGS
PROFILING SURFACES FOR NEW COATING APPLICATIONS
REQUIREMENTS
SP8-6000 Kit SP8-3000 Star Flail
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SP8-6000 Kit
124 flails
120 washers
Drum Not Included
Star Flail
SP8-6100 Kit SP8-3100 Beam Flail
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SP8-6100 Kit
124 flails
120 washers

Drum Not Included
Beam Flail
SP8-6200 Kit SP8-3200 Pentegonal Flail
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SP8-6200 Kit
(Broom Finish)
SP8-6202
(Course Finish)
84 flails
84 washers

Drum Not Included
Pentegonal
Flail
SP8-6105 Kit SP8-3100 Beam Flail
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SP8-6105 Kit
184 flails
56 washers

Drum Not Included
Beam Flail
SP8-6300 Kit SP8-3300 Milling Flail
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SP8-6300 Kit
28 flails
48 washers

Drum Not Included
Milling Flail
                 
If you do not find what you are looking for please contact our Sales Team @ 1-800-458-3687

 

Plane or Scarifiy Surfaces

Start Flail - SP8-3000
 
Start Flail - SP8-3000
The star flail is manufactured from high carbon alloy steel that is through hardened for additional service life. Designed for light scarifying prior to the applications of costings, toppings or sealers.
Specifications:  

Material:
High carbon alloy steel
Application:
Remove coating materials while minimizing damage to cap surface.
Finish:
Smooth to medium.
Service Life:
7-10 hours.
Dimensions:
1-3/4 inch OD x 5/8, inch ID x 1/8, inch thickness.

Plane or Scarifiy Surfaces

Beam Flail - SP8-3100
 
Beam Flail - SP8-3100
The Beam flail is manufactured from high carbon alloy steel that is through hardened for additional service life. Designed for medium to high speed material removal.
Specifications:  

Material:
High carbon alloy steel
Application:
Light to medium duty asphalt/concrete removal.
Finish:
Medium to Course.
Service Life:
7-10 hours.
Dimensions:
1-3/4 inch OD x 5/8, inch ID x 1/8, inch thickness.

Plane or Scarifiy Surfaces

Pentagonal Flail - SP8-3200
 
Pentagonal Flail - SP8-3200
The Pentagonal flail is manufactured from high carbon alloy steel that is through hardened for additional service life. Designed for a more aggressive and rapid removal of a surface in comparision to the beam flail. It is highly effective for scabbling or scarifying.
Specifications:  

Material:
High carbon alloy steel
Application:
Heavy duty asphalt/concrete removal.
Finish:
Rough, broom swept.
Service Life:
Up to 250 hours.
Dimensions:
1-3/4 inch OD x 5/8, inch ID x 1/8, inch thickness.

Plane or Scarifiy Surfaces

Milling Flail - SP8-3300
 
Milling Flail - SP8-3300
The Milling flail is manufactured from high carbon alloy steel that is through hardened for additional service life. Designed for "climb" milling applications. This requires the surface planner to be pulled towards the operator.
Specifications:  

Material:
High carbon alloy steel
Application:
Remove paint and plastic traffic lines from asphalt and concrete surfaces. Not intended to penetrate surfaces.
Finish:
Smooth texture finish.
Service Life:
Up to 30 hours.
Dimensions:
1-5/8 inch OD x 5/8, inch ID x 13/16, inch thickness.

 

Floor Planer Accessories
SP8-1001A ASSEMBLY, ATTACHMENT, EDGER
SP8-2000-040 ROD, DRUM, NLA
SP8-2000-050 CAP, DRUM
SP8-2100-A ASSEMBLY, DRUM, FLAIL, SECTION, TWO
SP8-4000 WASHER, SPACER, TREATED, HEAT

LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY

GENERAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY makes the following limited warranty to the original purchaser of each new and unused light construction equipment product:

GENERAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT THE LIGHT CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS SOLD HEREUNDER SHALL BE MERCHANTABLE OR THAT SUCH PRODUCTS SHALL BE FIT FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED MADE OTHER THAN ITS STANDARD, LIMITED WARRANTY.

WHAT THE LIMITED WARRANTY COVERS

GENERAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY warrants that each new and unused light construction equipment product and or accessory product sold by it: A) to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use/service for a period of two (2) years from date of purchase: B) to warrant the labor expenses associated with defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of purchase. The obligation under this warranty being limited to current flat labor rates and the replacement and/or repair at its Owatonna, Minnesota, factory site, or at an authorized dealer designated by it, of such part or parts as shall appear upon inspection to have been defective in material or workmanship at the time sold, provided that the part or parts claimed defective are returned to the inspection point, transportation charges prepaid. At the time of requesting warranty service, the purchaser must present evidence of the purchase date of the part or parts submitted for warranty inspection.

The only remedies the purchaser has in connection with the breach of performance of any warranty for the light construction equipment products sold by GENERAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY are those set forth in this document. In no event will GENERAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY, its authorized dealer or representative, or any company affiliated with GENERAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY be held liable for any incidental or consequential damages or injuries.

WHAT THE LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER

This warranty does not cover depreciation or damage caused by: normal wear, accident, improper protection in storage, improper use, alterations, tampering, the environment, improper maintenance, lack of maintenance or incidental costs incurred by the original purchaser while the light construction equipment product is being examined and or repaired under warranty. In addition to the above limitations and/or exclusions, the following basic product components are not covered by the limited warranty:

1) Parts and/or components subject to wear with normal usage, but not specifically limited to the following:

a) High impact/wear related components including, but not limited to: V-belts, flails, flail rods and flail drums.
b) High abrasion/wear related components including, but not limited to: augers, auger flighting and boring heads.
c) Engine throttle control cable assembly and related control devices.
d) Centrifugal clutch components including, but not limited to: shoes, springs, drum and motor assembly.

2) Parts and labor for scheduled and general maintenance services as defined in the applicable Operators Manual.

3) Engines, motors, controls and other accessories sold with, attached to, or operated with a light construction equipment product sold by GENERAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY and warranted separately by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) per its respective warranty program. Contact the Customer Service Department of GENERAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY for assistance in obtaining specific OEM warranty coverage.

This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and may also have other rights which may vary from state to state. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty will last or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. These limitations may not apply to the original purchaser.

SP8/A
PLANER, SURFACE, PNEUMATIC - CALL FOR PRICING
Mfg. item #: SP8/A
GENSP8/A
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SP8-6000
KIT, FLAIL, STAR, 1.75D
Mfg. item #: SP8-6000
GENSP8-6000
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$328.69

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SP8-6100
KIT, FLAIL, BEAM, 1.75D
Mfg. item #: SP8-6100
GENSP8-6100
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$328.69

176
SP8-6200
KIT, FLAIL, TCT, 1.75D
Mfg. item #: SP8-6200
GENSP8-6200
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$495.02

176
SP8-6202
KIT, FLAIL, TCT, 1,75D
Mfg. item #: SP8-6202
GENSP8-6202
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$354.04

176
SP8-6105
KIT, FLAIL, TRAFFIC, 1.75D
Mfg. item #: SP8-6105
GENSP8-6105
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$445.12

176
SP8-6300
KIT, FLAIL, MILLING, 1.75D
Mfg. item #: SP8-6300
GENSP8-6300
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$540.95

176
SP8-3000
FLAIL, STAR, 1.75D
Mfg. item #: SP8-3000
GENSP8-3000
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$2.89

176
SP8-3100
FLAIL, BEAM, 1.75D
Mfg. item #: SP8-3100
GENSP8-3100
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$2.89

176
SP8-3200
FLAIL, TCT, 1.75D
Mfg. item #: SP8-3200
GENSP8-3200
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$7.10

176
SP8-3300
FLAIL, MILLING, 1.75D
Mfg. item #: SP8-3300
GENSP8-3300
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$24.00

176
SP8-1001A
ASSY, ATTACHMENT, EDGER, NLA
Mfg. item #: SP8-1001A
GENSP8-1001A
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Call for Price

176
SP8-2000-040
ROD, DRUM
Mfg. item #: SP8-2000-040
GENSP8-2000-040
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$23.54

176
SP8-2000-050
CAP, DRUM
Mfg. item #: SP8-2000-050
GENSP8-2000-050
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$23.64

176
SP8-2100-A
ASSY, DRUM, .81HEX, 8W
Mfg. item #: SP8-2100-A
GENSP8-2100-A
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$445.17

176
SP8-4000
WASHER, SPACER, HT
Mfg. item #: SP8-4000
GENSP8-4000
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$0.73

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