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PowerRake® 2.0

The PowerRake® 2.0 is the most powerful concrete raking tool you’ll ever need!

Designed to take the grunt effort out of placing concrete or grading fine-granular materials, this 4-wheel drive, ride-on, hydraulic powered concrete grading machine is so easy to operate your crew will be proficient with it in minutes.

The PowerRake® 2.0’s innovative, patented design was developed to allow a single operator the ability to rake more concrete in less time, with no manual labor. The ride-in design is a proven labor saving device and tales the back-breaking work out of raking concrete.

The PowerRake® 2.0, with a quieter yet more powerful engine allows the operator to ride on the machine and rake the “dumped” concrete down to grade to +/- ¼ “ accuracy.

The PowerRake® 2.0 is designed to work with all screeding equipment; from the 2x4 to handheld vibrating screeds, from the CopperHead® XD 3.0 to the large SXP® Laser Screed®.

For more information, call 800-314-8933 to speak to one of our customer service representatives.

PowerRake™ Specifications

Note: If you prefer, the product specification is also available in PDF format.

Overall Width 83 3/4" at head (213 cm)
39 3/4" at wheels (standard tires) (101 cm)
Length 105 1/2" (268 cm)
Height 52 3/4" without masts (134 cm)
Weight 995 lbs (451 kg)
Ground Clearance 11 1/2" under frame (29 cm)
Engine 18 HP (13 KW) Robin America EH63
Start Electric Start with secondary pull cord
Control Manual throttle and choke with electric shutoff
Propel 4 wheel drive with hydraulic motors
Plow Elevation Control Laser control of head via head lift cylinder
Head Lift 2.5" (6.35 cm) hydraulic cylinder and manual electric switches
Plow Angle Control Electronic leveling sensor with hydraulic cylinder
Steering Control Proportional joystick and valve driving a hydraulic cylinder
Propulsion Control Proportional joystick and valve driving hydraulic motors

When Can I Use A Somero PowerRake™?

The PowerRake will become an essential part of your crew and can be used every day you are placing concrete.

How A Somero PowerRake Works

The PowerRake makes your job easier by taking the back-breaking work out of raking concrete. Enjoy ride-on convenience and great maneuverability.

The PowerRake is a 4 wheel drive, ride-on, hydraulic powered concrete grading machine and it's so easy to operate that your crew will be proficient with it in minutes.

The PowerRake was developed to allow a single operator the ability to rake more concrete in less time, with no manual labor.

Revolutionary in concept, its unique design allows the operator to ride-on the machine and rake the "dumped" concrete down to grade. The Power Rake can grade material to +/- ¼" accuracy.

The PowerRake is designed to work with all screeding equipment; from the 2 x 4 to the handheld vibrating screeds on up to the Copperhead and even the large screeds.

Tips for Success

Working With CopperHead

  • The PowerRake can go anywhere a CopperHead can
  • Used alongside each other, the CopperHead requires almost no additional raking

Ice Rinks

  • Use the high float ATV tires to span the deck-ridges, and to easily go over nelson-studs

Decks

  • With it's tight turning radius, the PowerRake can go on upper stories of buildings
  • The PowerRake can push concrete up into corners of buildings where the hose somtimes can't reach

PowerRake™ Training

With some training and a little practice, you'll be efficiently operating your PowerRake in no-time flat! Our training is detailed and comprehensive—but not overwhelming.

Our trainer will review our training checklist and make sure you understand each of the following key points during your session.

Safety

  • Review and understand all warning instructions and decals
  • Machine transportation
  • Strapping down and securing to trailer
  • Lifting and securing
  • Fueling procedure

Laser Transmitter Operation

  • Review warnings and safe operation of laser transmitter
  • Setting the laser transmitter and hand held receiver
  • Battery Charging
  • Grade and benchmark check
  • Working to level, single, and dual slope grades

Laser Grading Operation

  • Install head and all associated hardware
  • Hydraulic manifold functions and overrides
  • Warm up procedures
  • Operator controls for all functions
  • Driving and steering

Machine Maintenance

  • Maintaining the PowerRake
  • Grease points & fluid specifications
  • Electrical System
  • Cleaning & Lubricating
  • System troubleshooting
  • Customer service contact information

Laser Grading Concrete

  • PowerRake Setup
  • Laser Receiver Setup/Calibration
  • Setting the Rake elevation
  • Raking Operations
  • Job Planning & working to an exit
  • Placement thickness
  • Fine tuning elevation

PowerRake™ Magazine Ads

Keep an eye out in all of the industry magazines for more information about the PowerRake. If you'd like to see some of the different advertisements, they are available for your reference right here on the web.

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