Product Overview
The Tomahawk Power TGDR10 is a 10" electric concrete floor grinder designed for surface preparation, smoothing, coating removal, floor leveling, concrete polishing, adhesive removal, and repair prep. Powered by a 1.5 HP electric motor, this compact grinder works with 120V household circuits and portable generators while delivering a 10" working width and up to 250 ft/hr at a 1/32" grinding depth. With an included 10" 10-segment grinding wheel, adjustable handlebar design, quiet operation, and compact maneuverability, the TGDR10 is a practical surface prep tool for contractors, flooring installers, remodelers, rental fleets, and property maintenance crews.
Key Features:
- 10" Working Width: Provides efficient surface coverage for floor prep, concrete smoothing, coating removal, and small-to-medium grinding jobs.
- 1.5 HP Electric Motor: Electric power eliminates gas-engine exhaust and supports indoor surface prep when proper dust collection and electrical safety practices are followed.
- 120V Compatibility: Works with compatible 120V household circuits and portable generators.
- Up to 250 ft/hr: Tomahawk lists grinding performance up to 250 square feet per hour at a depth of 1/32".
- 1/32" Per Pass: Designed for controlled material removal and surface preparation.
- Included 10-Segment Grinding Wheel: Package includes a 10" 10-segment grinding wheel for concrete grinding and prep work.
- 1,725 RPM Operation: Delivers steady grinder speed for concrete surface preparation and smoothing.
- Adjustable Handlebars: Adjustable handlebar settings help the operator position the grinder for comfort and control.
- Compact Design: Maneuverable enough for tight spaces while still useful across larger open floor areas.
- Quiet Operation: Electric grinder design helps reduce noise compared with many gas-powered surface prep tools.
- Standard V Belt: Uses a standard V belt drive system for dependable power transfer.
- 2-Year Warranty: Tomahawk lists a 2-year warranty, with the first year supported by Tomahawk technicians.
Technical Specifications:
- Model: TGDR10
- Product Type: Electric Concrete Floor Grinder
- Brand: Tomahawk Power
- Selected Variant: Standard
- Power: 1.5 HP
- Working Width / Size: 10" / 25.4 cm
- Voltage Compatibility: 120V household circuits and portable generators
- Amperage: 11 A
- RPM: 1,725
- Grinding Depth: 1/32" per pass
- Grinding Rate: Up to 250 ft/hr at 1/32" depth
- Belt Type: Standard V belt
- Cord Length: 18 ft / 5.4 m
- Wheel Diameter: 8" / 20.3 cm
- Included Grinding Wheel: 10" 10 Segment Grinding Wheel
- Weight: 151 lb / 68.4 kg
- Warranty: 2 year warranty
- Shipping Note: Oversized item; ships by freight truck
Package Includes:
- 10" Floor Grinder: Electric concrete floor grinder for surface preparation, smoothing, coating removal, and floor repair prep.
- 10" 10 Segment Grinding Wheel: Included grinding wheel for concrete grinding and surface prep work.
- Manuals & Guides: Follow Tomahawk's specification sheet and operations manual for setup, grinding wheel installation, operation, dust control, electrical safety, and maintenance.
Applications:
- Concrete Surface Preparation: Prepares concrete floors for coatings, overlays, sealers, flooring systems, and repair materials.
- Surface & Marking Removal: Helps remove surface markings, stains, coatings, and surface contamination from concrete floors.
- Epoxy or Resin Coating Removal: Useful for removing compatible epoxy, resin, and coating layers before refinishing.
- Grinding Down High Spots: Helps reduce raised concrete areas, uneven transitions, and rough surface patches.
- Smoothing Uneven Joints: Useful for smoothing out uneven concrete joints and slab transitions.
- Polishing Concrete Floors: Can be used as part of a concrete polishing process with the correct tooling and grinding sequence.
- Tile Removal Prep: Helps prepare floor surfaces after tile removal and before new flooring installation.
- Adhesive Residue Removal: Removes compatible adhesive residue, glue, thinset, mastic, and flooring residue when matched with the correct tooling.
- Preparing Subfloors: Helps prepare concrete subfloors for flooring, coatings, repairs, and overlays.
- Surface Texturing: Creates surface texture for coating adhesion and concrete refinishing projects.
- Stain Removal: Helps remove compatible surface stains and discoloration from concrete floors.
Operation & Use Notes:
- Tooling Selection: Match the grinding wheel or tooling to the surface material, coating type, concrete hardness, and desired finish. The included 10-segment wheel is a general grinding wheel.
- Selected Variant Note: This selected variant is Standard and includes the 10" 10 Segment Grinding Wheel. Tomahawk also lists optional 10" Wheel/10 Segments and 10" Wheel/20 Segments variants.
- Grinding Depth: Tomahawk lists 1/32" per pass. Avoid forcing the grinder or removing too much material in one pass.
- Electrical Setup: Use only a compatible 120V circuit or generator that can support the listed 11 amp draw.
- GFCI Protection: Use a properly grounded GFCI-protected outlet when working on jobsites, garages, unfinished spaces, damp areas, or outdoor-access work areas.
- Cord Safety: Inspect the 18 ft cord before use, keep it away from the grinding path, and do not operate with damaged cords, plugs, or electrical components.
- Dust Collection: Concrete grinding can create heavy dust. Connect appropriate dust collection equipment when required and follow the operations manual for dust-control setup.
- Silica Dust Safety: Concrete grinding can create respirable crystalline silica dust. Follow OSHA silica rules and use approved dust collection, ventilation, and respiratory protection where required.
- Surface Inspection: Remove loose debris, exposed fasteners, metal objects, and trip hazards before grinding.
- Wheel Inspection: Inspect the grinding wheel, mounting hardware, belt, guard, and fasteners before each use. Do not operate with damaged or loose tooling.
- Operator PPE: Wear eye protection, hearing protection, gloves, work boots, and approved respiratory protection when dust exposure requires it.
- Indoor Use Note: Electric operation avoids gas-engine exhaust, but dust control, ventilation, noise, electrical safety, and trip hazards still need to be managed.
- Transport Safety: At 151 lb, use proper lifting technique, ramps, team lifting, or approved equipment when loading and unloading.
- Freight Shipping: Tomahawk notes this is an oversized item that requires shipment by freight truck. Shipping to a business address may help reduce transit time.
- California Proposition 65: This product carries a California Proposition 65 warning.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Tomahawk TGDR10 used for?
The TGDR10 is used for concrete surface preparation, floor smoothing, coating removal, epoxy or resin removal, high spot grinding, uneven joint smoothing, polishing prep, tile removal prep, adhesive residue removal, subfloor preparation, surface texturing, and stain removal.
What size grinder is the TGDR10?
Tomahawk lists the TGDR10 as a 10" electric concrete floor grinder with a 10" working width.
How much power does the TGDR10 have?
Tomahawk lists the TGDR10 with a 1.5 HP electric motor.
What voltage does the TGDR10 use?
Tomahawk notes the grinder works with 120V household circuits and portable generators.
How many amps does the TGDR10 use?
Tomahawk lists the TGDR10 at 11 amps.
What is the RPM?
Tomahawk lists the grinder speed at 1,725 RPM.
How much material can it remove per pass?
Tomahawk lists the grinding depth at 1/32" per pass.
How much area can it grind per hour?
Tomahawk lists performance up to 250 ft/hr at a depth of 1/32".
What is included with the TGDR10?
Tomahawk lists the package as including the 10" Floor Grinder and a 10" 10 Segment Grinding Wheel.
How much does the TGDR10 weigh?
Tomahawk lists the grinder weight at 151 lb, or 68.4 kg.
Can the TGDR10 remove epoxy coatings?
Yes. Tomahawk lists removing epoxy or resin coatings as one of the grinder's applications. Use the correct tooling for the coating type and concrete condition.
Can it be used indoors?
Yes, because it is electric and does not produce gas-engine exhaust. Proper dust collection, ventilation, GFCI protection, cord management, and PPE are still required.
How does this item ship?
Tomahawk notes this is an oversized item that requires shipment on a freight truck. Shipping to a business address may help reduce transit time.
What warranty does the TGDR10 have?
Tomahawk lists a 2-year warranty, with the first year supported by Tomahawk technicians.
Why We Like It:
The Tomahawk Power TGDR10 is a solid electric floor grinder for concrete prep jobs where a compact, 120V-compatible machine makes sense. The 1.5 HP motor, 10" working width, 1,725 RPM speed, 1/32" per pass grinding depth, up to 250 ft/hr production rate, included 10" 10-segment grinding wheel, 18 ft cord, adjustable handlebars, and 151 lb build make it a practical choice for flooring contractors, remodelers, rental fleets, maintenance crews, and surface prep teams handling coating removal, floor smoothing, epoxy removal, adhesive residue, high spots, and concrete subfloor preparation.
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