Surface Planer features max cutting depth of 5/8 in.

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Powered by 9.0 hp Honda® GX270 4-stroke gasoline engine, SP8/GH9HP Surface Planer is built with unitized, welded steel plate frame and full length hexagon driveshaft. Unit has max cutting width of 8 in. and cutting proximity to vertical wall of 3 ¼ in. Bearings are externally greased to extend service life, and cutting depth is adjusted using screw-type, positive-locking depth selector. Applications include milling misaligned sidewalks, removing thermo/cold plastic markings, and prepping floors.



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General Equipment Company's New SP8/GH9HP Surface Planer Ideal for Wide Range of Job Applications



OWATONNA, Minn. – Providing high speed and accurate surface preparation, General Equipment Company is formally introducing its new SP8/GH9HP surface planer which is ideal for a wide range of job applications, including milling misaligned sidewalks and joints, removing thermo and cold plastic markings and prepping floors for new coating applications.



Powered by a 9.0-horsepower Honda® GX270 4-stroke gasoline engine, the SP8/GH9HP planer is built with a unitized, welded steel plate frame, exclusive full length hexagon driveshaft and extra capacity ball bearings, to make this unit a workhorse. The planer has a maximum cutting depth of 5/8 inches, a cutting width of 8 inches and a cutting proximity to a vertical wall of 3-1/4 inches.



Bearings are externally greased to extend the unit’s service life. Cutting depth is adjusted using a screw-type, positive-locking depth selector, and the wheels located behind the drum make it easier to cut through high spots. Precise weight and balance enhance operator control and machine maneuverability.



Other than the SP8/GH9HP, General Equipment also offers electric- and pneumatic-powered surface planer models.



In business for more than 60 years, General Equipment Company is a family-owned manufacturer of earth augers, ventilation blowers, asphalt cutters, surface preparation equipment and temporary lighting equipment. For more information, contact General Equipment Co., 620 Alexander Drive S.W., Owatonna, MN 55060, call 507-451-5510 or 800-533-0524, fax 507-451-5511 or 877-344-4375, or visit the website at www.generalequip.com.

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