Product Overview
The Tomahawk Power TSCAR-8H + TSCAR18SC is an 8" gas-powered concrete scarifier bundle designed for surface preparation, concrete leveling, floor cleaning, coating removal, marking removal, traffic line removal, trip hazard repair, surface texturing, grooving, and concrete reduction. This selected variant includes the TSCAR-8H Honda-powered scarifier with the 8" steel star drum, making it a strong fit for aggressive surface prep and roughening concrete or asphalt surfaces before repair, resurfacing, or coating work. Powered by a 5.5 HP Honda GX160 engine, this scarifier is built for contractors, maintenance crews, rental fleets, flooring installers, municipalities, parking lot crews, 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 work.
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8" Steel Star Drum: Selected 8" steel star drum is included for aggressive scarifying, surface texturing, concrete prep, and coating removal work.
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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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Traffic Line & Marking Removal: Designed for traffic line removal, marking removal, floor cleaning, and surface preparation.
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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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Simple Depth Crank: Blade depth crank allows the operator to adjust cutting depth for more precise surface removal.
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Raised Engine Over Drum: Engine placement helps maximize drum-to-surface contact during scarifying.
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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 for the scarifier model.
Technical Specifications:
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Model: TSCAR-8H + TSCAR18SC
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Product Type: Gas Concrete Scarifier / Planer / Grinder with Steel Star Drum
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Brand: Tomahawk Power
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Selected Variant: Add Blade Type: 8" Steel Star
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Scarifier Model: TSCAR-8H
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Drum / Cutter Type: TSCAR18SC Steel Star 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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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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TSCAR18SC Steel Star Drum: Included 8" steel star drum for aggressive scarifying, surface texturing, coating removal, and concrete surface preparation.
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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, steel star 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 Preparation: Prepares concrete and asphalt surfaces for coatings, overlays, patching materials, resurfacing, and repair work.
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Coating Removal: Helps remove compatible coatings, floor buildup, and surface layers before refinishing.
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Concrete Surface Texturing: Creates rougher surface texture for traction or improved bonding with coatings and repair materials.
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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 Cleaning & Preparation: Cleans and prepares concrete floors before sealers, coatings, overlays, or flooring systems.
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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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Grooving & Scabbing: Supports surface profiling, roughening, and controlled material removal when matched with the correct operating depth.
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Cleaning & Texturing Concrete and Asphalt: Removes buildup and roughens surfaces for better bonding or refinishing.
Operation & Use Notes:
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Drum Selection: This selected variant includes the 8" steel star drum. Steel star drums are best for more aggressive surface prep, scarifying, texturing, and coating removal compared with wire brush cleaning drums.
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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, drum 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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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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Drum Inspection: Inspect the steel star drum, cutters, shafts, belts, guards, fasteners, and vacuum connection before each use. Do not operate with damaged or loose components.
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Thrown Debris Hazard: Rotating scarifier drums can throw debris. Keep bystanders clear and use proper eye, face, and body protection.
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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, face protection where needed, 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: Use proper lifting technique, ramps, team lifting, or approved equipment when loading, unloading, and moving the scarifier.
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Freight Shipping: Tomahawk notes this is an oversized item that requires shipment on a freight truck. A business delivery address can help reduce transit time.
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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 + TSCAR18SC?
This selected variant includes the 8" Concrete Scarifier, Honda GX160 engine, 3-year engine warranty, and TSCAR18SC 8" steel star drum.
What is the steel star drum used for?
The steel star drum is used for aggressive surface preparation, scarifying, concrete texturing, coating removal, marking removal, and roughening concrete or asphalt surfaces before repair or resurfacing.
What is the Tomahawk TSCAR-8H used for?
The TSCAR-8H is used for surface preparation, concrete grinding, coating and 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 is the selected blade type for this product?
This selected variant is listed by Tomahawk as Add Blade Type: 8" Steel Star.
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. Actual removal depends on surface material, coating thickness, drum condition, and operating speed.
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.
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.
Is the steel star drum better than the wire brush drum?
It depends on the job. The steel star drum is better for aggressive scarifying, texturing, and coating removal. The wire brush drum is better for cleaning rust, paint, oil, grease, rubber deposits, and laitance with a smoother finish.
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 + TSCAR18SC is a strong choice when the job calls for more aggressive surface prep than a wire brush drum. The Honda GX160 5.5 HP engine, included 8" steel star drum, 8" working width, 1/8" depth per pass, 350–500 ft²/hr production rate, vacuum port, depth crank, front lifting handle, and rugged scarifier design make it a practical tool for contractors, municipalities, parking lot crews, flooring installers, maintenance teams, and rental fleets handling coating removal, concrete texturing, line cleanup, trip hazard repair, grooving, scabbing, and concrete or asphalt surface preparation.
