Self-Propelled Floor Saws

A self-propelled floor saw is a machine for cutting control joints in concrete and asphalt that has its own wheel drive — the operator walks alongside it or rides on it, instead of pushing it as with a walk-behind saw. It cuts with a blade usually 350–900 mm in diameter to a depth of up to about 300–350 mm, with engine power in the range of roughly ten to several dozen HP. The wheel drive removes the need to push against cutting resistance by hand, which reduces operator fatigue on long cuts.

Self-propelled floor saws, with a blade usually 350–900 mm in diameter and a cutting depth of up to about 300–350 mm, are used to cut control joints — joints separating bays of a concrete slab that limit shrinkage cracking — in industrial floors, halls and multi-storey car parks, as well as on roads and yards. They're well suited to large surfaces, where cutting by hand would take many times longer. They're also used to cut asphalt ahead of milling or lane repairs.

On runs longer than a few dozen metres, a walk-behind saw loses pace and precision as the operator tires. A self-propelled saw, thanks to its wheel drive, keeps a constant speed and cutting depth (usually up to 300–350 mm) regardless of run length, and with an automatic feed the line stays straight without manual correction. As a result, productivity on large, open surfaces — industrial floors, roads, yards — is higher, with comparable or better precision.

An automatic feed is a hydraulic drive mechanism that moves the saw along the cutting line at a constant, adjustable speed, without manual pushing. Cutting depth (typically up to 300–350 mm) stays even along the entire joint, and the line doesn't drift even on joints several hundred metres long. The operator only steers to correct direction, which reduces fatigue on large floors.

At NORWIT.PL we stock self-propelled floor saws primarily from Husqvarna Construction, Tyrolit and Norton Clipper — professional-grade equipment backed by servicing and spare parts. The machines differ in drive (petrol or diesel engine), cutting-depth range (usually up to 300–350 mm) and blade diameter (350–900 mm), and some models come with an automatic feed. We advise on choosing the right model when you order.

A blade for fresh concrete, cut usually within 1–24 hours of pouring, has a finer diamond grit and a soft bond that doesn't chip out the immature surface. A blade for cured concrete has a harder segmented bond, resistant to wear after several days to a couple of weeks of curing. Asphalt calls for separate blades with a different segment angle and spacing. Choosing the wrong blade shortens its life and produces a rougher cut edge.

A self-propelled saw is built exactly for these applications — thanks to its wheel drive and a blade 350–900 mm in diameter, it cuts control joints on large surfaces faster than a walk-behind saw. It performs well on industrial floors, in halls, on multi-storey car parks and on road surfaces, where cutting depth reaches 300–350 mm. With an automatic feed, the cutting line stays straight even on runs several hundred metres long.

The price of a self-propelled saw depends on the drive (petrol or diesel engine), engine power (usually ten to several dozen HP) and maximum cutting depth (up to about 300–350 mm). Smaller models with a narrower adjustment range cost less than heavy machines built for continuous work. You'll find the exact price and availability of a specific Husqvarna Construction, Tyrolit or Norton Clipper model on the product page — we fulfil orders online, with delivery across Poland.