Barikell High Rider — new ride-on power trowel series with a raised seat (90 and 120)

High Rider is a new series of ride-on concrete power trowels from Barikell in which the operator sits on a raised structure — 112 cm above the slab on the 90 model and 122 cm on the 120. The higher seat gives a full view of the surface being finished and its edges. The flagship MK10-120 High Rider is the most powerful trowel in Barikell's history — a liquid-cooled 57 HP Kubota engine and two 2 × 1200 mm rotors.

What sets the High Rider series apart?

The defining feature of the High Rider series is the raised operator's seat — 112 cm on the 90 and 122 cm on the 120. On a low ride-on trowel the operator views the slab at a sharp angle and barely sees where they have already troweled. The higher position solves this: it gives a wide view of the whole working surface, edges and obstacles.

• Better visibility — the operator monitors the sheen and blade marks in real time, without stepping off the machine.
• More precise steering — both rotors are controlled by two hydraulic levers, and the improved view makes reaching edges and columns easier.
• Less fatigue during continuous work on large-area pours.
• LED work lights on both models for halls and dusk work.

Why does machine mass help finish concrete?

The twin-rotor High Rider trowels are heavy machines with high unit pressure on the concrete, and that is an advantage. When a fresh summer pour starts to harden fast and unevenly, the greater mass gives more control over troweling — the blades work the hardening surface effectively instead of skating over it. It is an edge on large floors placed in high temperatures.

High Rider 90 or 120 — which model to choose?

Both models are dual, non-overlapping trowels with hydraulic steering and a rotation speed of 148 rpm. They differ in scale: the 90 works with 2 × 900 mm discs (about a 1.8 m pass) and an air-cooled Briggs & Stratton 35 HP engine, while the 120 uses 2 × 1200 mm discs (about a 2.4 m pass) and a liquid-cooled 57 HP Kubota.

The 90 model (Barikell MK8-90 High Rider) suits medium and large floors and smaller crews — it is lighter (under 500 kg), holds a 15 l water tank and has built-in transport wheels. The 120 model is built for the biggest jobs: 10 blades instead of 8 give a smoother finish, and the larger discs and stronger drivetrain keep up the output during continuous work.

The 57 HP Kubota engine in the 120 — power reserve and cooling

The MK10-120 is driven by a liquid-cooled 57 HP (42 kW) Kubota — the most powerful engine in Barikell's trowel history, whose previous top models had around 37 HP. The large power reserve means work without overload even on difficult, hardening concrete, and liquid cooling keeps the engine temperature stable on the hottest days.

The 120 model also has an electric engine-bay fan that air-cools the compartment. As a result the operator seated above the engine does not feel the high temperature, and the engine itself runs in better conditions, which extends its life. An LCD panel shows many engine parameters at a glance.

Enclosed gearboxes and shaft — longer service life

Every High Rider machine has a tunnel enclosing the gearbox and the drive shaft between the gearboxes — a solution only Barikell offers on twin, high-seat trowels. Competing high-seat machines leave the gearboxes and shafts exposed. Shielding the shaft from splashing concrete and dust means the gearboxes, the shaft and the V-belts run in a clean environment and wear more slowly.

The 120 model received a new type of gearbox — stronger and larger than before. Barikell gearboxes from the low trowels are regarded as some of the strongest on the market and rarely wear out (damage is usually mechanical, from hitting an obstacle, rather than from use). The larger gearbox in the 120 gives even higher durability — a powerful engine driving powerful gearboxes, which makes this a machine for the largest flooring companies handling millions of square metres a year.

LPG gas drive — work in underground car parks

The Kubota engine in the 120 is ready for an LPG gas installation. Gas exhaust is less harmful than petrol exhaust, so a gas-powered trowel is suited to finishing floors in underground car parks — large, low-ceiling spaces with poor ventilation, where working with a petrol machine is difficult and harmful to the operator. With basic ventilation in place, a gas machine can be safely used in such conditions.

How do you move the trowel around the site?

The 90 model has built-in transport wheels, so the operator repositions the machine between work areas without extra equipment — handy for smaller crews and phased work. The 120 model has no built-in wheels, so the heavier machine with 2 × 1200 mm discs is moved with separate transport equipment. It is a practical difference when planning site logistics.

When to use a ride-on trowel instead of a walk-behind?

A ride-on power trowel is chosen for large areas measured in hundreds and thousands of m². The operator sits and steers two non-overlapping rotors, finishing a 1.8–2.4 m pass in one run — twice as wide as a typical walk-behind (single-disc) trowel guided on foot. The ride-on finishes the floor faster and more evenly.

A walk-behind trowel remains better for small areas, narrow rooms and edge work. For large halls, warehouses, car parks and logistics centres, ride-on machines are the standard — the full range is in the ride-on power trowels category.

How and when to trowel concrete with a High Rider?

Troweling starts once the bleed water has evaporated and the concrete is set enough to bear the weight of the machine and operator (several hundred kg). Typically this is a few hours after the pour, depending on temperature and humidity. You first work with floating discs (pans), then achieve the final sheen with blades set at an increasing angle.

Where to buy Barikell High Rider trowels?

You will find the High Rider series and the other models at NORWIT.PL — an authorised distributor of the Italian brand Barikell. See the ride-on power trowels category, compare the models and order online or through the contact form.

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