01-01-04 | News

The Word on Curbing Machines

By Gregrory V. Harris, LCN regional Editor

In street parlance, being “kicked to the curb” is not a good thing. For landscape contractors, however, curbs are an important aspect of the overall design and build of a project, hence the term “curb appeal.”

A crumbling, poorly designed curb will reflect negatively on the overall appearance of a project. Purchasing a curbing machine is a sound investment for the landscape contractor. As customers look for more intricate designs for their curbs, the right machine for the job will make all the difference. The following curb machines represent an example of the many machines available to contractors on the market today.

The PRSting

Borderline Stamp is the home of the original concrete curbing machine, developed and introduced by Richard Eggleton in Australia in 1974, and first introduced in the U.S. by Patrick Roach in 1982. Borderline’s PRSting has a 3.0 horsepower Honda gas engine; 40-1 gear ratio gear box; a twin crank arm linkage to compaction drive ram and bolt-on compaction chamber; vertical and lateral adjustment steering; a forward clamp brake for steep declines; a reverse ratchet for steep inclines; and an adjustable radius and circle device. The PRSting weighs 195 lbs and is 43" x 16" 39" tall.
www.borderlinestamp.com

 

The Bengal TG1000

Tygar Manufacturing features more than 16 stamped curb patterns and 20 residential molds. The Bengal TG1000 can install 24-inch garden paths and walkways up to 16-feet per minute. It accepts up to 3/8-inch rock; steering includes vertical and lateral adjustments to match grades. The tie rod has a width of 21 inches, features a ram-type, self-propelled drive system, and a 40-1 gear reduction gear box.

All Tygar machines are manufactured in an ISO9002 compliant machine shop, ensuring quality and precision. All of the machines accept rock.
www.tygarmfg.com

The Edgemaster Series 800

The Edgemaster Series 800 continuous concrete curb extruder lays up to 300 feet of molded free-form concrete landscape border edging per hour and can be operated by one person. Its lightweight construction and variety of profile designs makes the machine extremely versatile. The standard machine is supplied with six popular profiles and hand tools to suit each one. The machine features a patented pendulum mechanical-action for excellent concrete mix feed and a cleaner hopper and ram area. The “slip-steering” mechanism allows 20-inch radius turns; the adjustable steering and steering locks allow for smooth curves.
www.edgemaster.net

The MC 250

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This machine has a console mounted emergency stop switch, hour/service meter, and level; a multi-position steering handle for use on either side of the machine; a large hopper with anti-bridging design that improves productivity; an engine guard that keeps the concrete off the engine; an easily replaced compaction tube; a chain guard to protect the chain drive assembly and operator; and a lifting bail to easily lift the machine.
www.millerspreader.com

The Lil’ Bubba

The Concrete Edge manufactures the Lil’ Bubba line of concrete curb machines to easily create curb-style landscape borders in commercial and residential applications. The Lil’ Bubba EP, according to Concrete Edge, is the most advanced plunger-style landscape curb machine on the market. The motion of the plunger eliminates bridging in the hopper and provides a consistent flow of concrete with each revolution. The Lil’ Bubba EP is self-propelled and powered by a 4HP gasoline engine, with all-steel construction and all-terrain tires. This unit will produce a 24-inch walkway or garden path without time-consuming form work.
www.tcecurbs.com, www.lilbubba.com