Product Overview
The Tomahawk Power TSCAR-8H + TSCAR6TCC is an 8" gas-powered concrete scarifier bundle designed for surface preparation, concrete leveling, floor cleaning, traffic line removal, marking removal, coating removal, trip hazard repair, surface texturing, grooving, and concrete reduction. This selected variant includes the TSCAR-8H Honda-powered scarifier with the 8"" tungsten carbide cutter drum, making it a strong fit for aggressive surface removal and concrete prep. Powered by a 5.5 HP Honda GX160 engine, this scarifier covers approximately 350–500 square feet per hour at 1/8" depth per pass and is built for contractors, maintenance crews, rental fleets, flooring installers, municipalities, and surface prep professionals.
Key Features:
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5.5 HP Honda GX160 Engine: Air-cooled 163cc Honda GX160 engine delivers reliable gas-powered performance for concrete scarifying and surface prep.
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8" Tungsten Carbide Cutter Drum: Selected 8" tungsten carbide drum is included for aggressive surface removal, concrete reduction, traffic line removal, and surface texturing.
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8" Working Width: Provides productive coverage for sidewalks, slabs, floors, asphalt markings, concrete edges, and repair areas.
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350–500 ft²/hr Production Rate: Tomahawk lists scarifying performance at approximately 350–500 square feet per hour at 1/8" depth per pass.
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1/8" Depth Per Pass: Supports controlled concrete reduction, surface leveling, scabbing, grooving, and coating removal.
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800–1,000 Linear Ft/Hr Line Removal: Tomahawk lists traffic line removal performance at approximately 800–1,000 linear feet per hour.
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Vacuum Port for Dust Reduction: Vacuum port is designed to fit most bags and shop vacs to help reduce dust during operation.
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Raised Engine Over Drum: Engine placement helps maximize drum-to-surface contact during scarifying.
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Simple Depth Crank: Blade depth crank allows the operator to adjust cutting depth for more precise surface removal.
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Front-Mounted Lifting Handle: Built-in lifting handle supports easier loading, unloading, and jobsite positioning.
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Reduced Vibration: Designed to improve operator comfort during surface prep work.
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Warranty Coverage: Tomahawk lists a 3-year engine warranty and 2-year product warranty.
Technical Specifications:
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Model: TSCAR-8H + TSCAR6TCC
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Product Type: Gas Concrete Scarifier / Planer / Grinder with Tungsten Carbide Cutter Drum
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Brand: Tomahawk Power
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Selected Variant: Add Blade Type: 8" Tungsten Carbide
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Scarifier Model: TSCAR-8H
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Drum / Cutter Type: TSCAR6TCC Tungsten Carbide Cutter Drum
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Engine: Honda GX160
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Engine Type: Air-cooled Honda engine
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Engine Displacement: 163cc
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Power: 5.5 HP / 4.0 kW
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Working Width: 8"
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Production Rate: 350–500 ft²/hr
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Depth Per Pass: 1/8"
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Traffic Line Removal Rate: 800–1,000 linear ft/hr
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Weight: 135 lb
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Dust Control: Vacuum port designed to fit most bags and shop vacs
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Engine Warranty: 3 year warranty
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Product Warranty: 2 year warranty
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Shipping Note: Oversized item; ships by freight truck
Package Includes:
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8" Concrete Scarifier: Gas-powered concrete scarifier for surface preparation, grinding, leveling, texturing, and removal work.
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Honda GX160 Engine: Included 5.5 HP Honda engine.
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TSCAR6TCC Tungsten Carbide Cutter Drum: Included 8" tungsten carbide cutter drum for aggressive concrete scarifying and surface removal.
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3-Year Engine Warranty: Tomahawk lists a 3-year warranty on the Honda engine.
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Manuals & Guides: Follow Tomahawk’s operation and maintenance instructions for setup, cutter drum installation, depth adjustment, dust control, operation, storage, and service.
Applications:
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Surface & Marking Removal: Removes traffic markings, surface markings, parking lot lines, and painted concrete or asphalt markings.
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Surface Leveling: Helps level uneven concrete, raised edges, rough slabs, and surface irregularities.
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Sidewalk & Trip Hazard Repair: Reduces raised sidewalk joints, uneven transitions, and trip hazards before repair or resurfacing.
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Floor Grinding: Prepares concrete floors for coatings, overlays, sealers, stains, flooring systems, and repair materials.
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Concrete Grinding: Removes surface material from concrete slabs, floors, walkways, driveways, and repair areas.
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Traffic Line Removal: Useful for removing road, warehouse, parking lot, and pavement markings.
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Asphalt & Concrete Line Removal: Works on compatible asphalt and concrete surfaces for line removal and surface cleaning.
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Concrete Edging: Helps prepare or texture concrete edges for repair and resurfacing.
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Surface Texturing & Grooving: Creates texture or grooves for traction, coating adhesion, and surface preparation.
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Cleaning & Texturing Concrete and Asphalt: Removes buildup and roughens surfaces for better bonding or refinishing.
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Concrete Reduction & Scabbing: Removes surface layers for concrete repair, profiling, and resurfacing.
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Roof Chipping Removal: Tomahawk lists removal of roof chippings as one of the applications.
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Grooving Applications: Useful for controlled surface grooving when matched with the proper cutter setup and jobsite requirements.
Operation & Use Notes:
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Cutter Drum Selection: This selected variant includes the 8" tungsten carbide cutter drum. Tungsten carbide cutters are suitable for aggressive surface removal, concrete reduction, scabbing, texturing, and line removal.
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Depth Adjustment: Use the scarifier’s depth crank to adjust cutting depth gradually. Avoid lowering the drum too aggressively in one pass.
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Depth Per Pass: Tomahawk lists 1/8" depth per pass. Actual removal depends on concrete hardness, coating thickness, cutter condition, operator speed, and surface condition.
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Production Rate: Tomahawk lists 350–500 ft²/hr at 1/8" depth per pass. Actual production will vary by surface material, tooling, and operator technique.
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Line Removal Rate: Tomahawk lists traffic line removal at 800–1,000 linear feet per hour. Actual results depend on paint type, line thickness, surface texture, and cutter wear.
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Dust Collection: Connect the vacuum port to a compatible dust-control system or bag when dry scarifying, grinding, or removing coatings.
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Silica Dust Safety: Concrete scarifying can create respirable crystalline silica dust. Follow OSHA silica rules and use approved dust collection, ventilation, and respiratory protection where required.
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Surface Inspection: Remove loose debris, exposed fasteners, metal objects, stones, and trip hazards before scarifying.
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Cutter Inspection: Inspect the cutter drum, cutters, shafts, belts, guards, fasteners, and vacuum connection before each use. Do not operate with damaged or loose components.
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Fuel & Oil: Add proper fuel and oil before operation. Follow Tomahawk and Honda engine instructions for startup, shutdown, storage, and maintenance.
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Outdoor & Ventilation Safety: Gas-powered scarifiers must only be operated in well-ventilated areas. Never run a gas engine indoors, in a garage, basement, enclosed building, occupied space, or partially enclosed area because of carbon monoxide danger.
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Dust vs. Exhaust Note: Gas power removes cord limitations, but it does not remove dust or exhaust hazards. Manage both silica dust and engine exhaust carefully.
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Operator PPE: Wear eye protection, hearing protection, gloves, work boots, and approved respiratory protection when dust exposure requires it.
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Hot Surface Safety: Keep hands, clothing, dust hoses, and debris away from the Honda engine, muffler, belt area, rotating drum, moving parts, and hot surfaces during and after operation.
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Transport Safety: At 135 lb, use proper lifting technique, ramps, team lifting, or approved equipment when loading, unloading, and moving the scarifier.
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Freight Shipping: This item may ship by freight due to size and weight. A business delivery address can help with receiving larger equipment.
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California Proposition 65: This product carries a California Proposition 65 warning.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included with the TSCAR-8H + TSCAR6TCC?
This selected variant includes the 8" Concrete Scarifier, Honda GX160 engine, 3-year engine warranty, and tungsten carbide cutter drum.
What is the Tomahawk TSCAR-8H used for?
The TSCAR-8H is used for surface preparation, concrete grinding, coating removal, traffic line removal, marking removal, surface leveling, sidewalk trip hazard repair, concrete edging, surface texturing, grooving, scabbing, and cleaning or texturing concrete and asphalt.
What engine does the TSCAR-8H use?
Tomahawk lists the TSCAR-8H with an air-cooled 163cc Honda GX160 engine rated at 5.5 HP.
What cutter drum is included with this variant?
This selected variant includes the TSCAR6TCC 8" tungsten carbide cutter drum.
What is the working width?
Tomahawk lists the working width at 8 inches.
How much material can it remove per pass?
Tomahawk lists the scarifier at 1/8" depth per pass.
How much area can it scarify per hour?
Tomahawk lists a production rate of approximately 350–500 ft²/hr at 1/8" depth per pass.
How fast can it remove traffic lines?
Tomahawk lists traffic line removal at approximately 800–1,000 linear feet per hour.
Does the TSCAR-8H have dust collection?
Yes. Tomahawk lists a vacuum port designed to fit most bags and shop vacs to help reduce dust during operation.
How much does the TSCAR-8H weigh?
Tomahawk lists the scarifier weight at 135 lb.
Can it remove coatings and markings?
Yes. Tomahawk lists traffic line removal, surface marking removal, floor cleaning, concrete grinding, surface preparation, and asphalt and concrete line removal as applications.
Can it be used indoors?
No. This is a gas-powered scarifier and must only be operated in well-ventilated areas. Never run a gas engine indoors, in a garage, basement, enclosed building, occupied space, or partially enclosed area because of carbon monoxide danger.
What warranty does the TSCAR-8H have?
Tomahawk lists a 3-year engine warranty and a 2-year product warranty.
Why We Like It:
The Tomahawk Power TSCAR-8H + TSCAR6TCC is a strong surface prep bundle for customers who need aggressive concrete removal, line removal, and trip hazard repair in a compact 8"" machine. The Honda GX160 5.5 HP engine, included tungsten carbide cutter drum, 8"" working width, 1/8" depth per pass, 350–500 ft²/hr production rate, 800–1,000 linear ft/hr traffic line removal capability, vacuum port, depth crank, front lifting handle, and 135 lb build make it a practical choice for contractors, municipalities, parking lot crews, flooring installers, maintenance teams, and rental fleets handling concrete scarifying, surface leveling, coating removal, grooving, and asphalt or concrete line removal.
