Description
SPS8 Walk-Behind Scarifier – Gasoline
Rugged, Dependable & Versatile – The SMITH SPS8™ is a compact, rugged scarifier for easy surface preparation on concrete or asphalt. This all-purpose scarifier is easy to own, operate, and maintain, with maintenance-free bearings, long-lasting cutter drums, fast-removing cutters, feathering wheel, and optional edger attachment. Best for parking lot lines, leveling high spots, coatings, epoxy, raised sidewalks, flaking paints, thermoplastics and more. Used by contractors for mid-size removal jobs.
FEATURES
- No-bounce, center-weight-over-drum design
- HD all-steel construction c/w powder coat
- Honda or Kohler engine
- Precision 10-pt. micro-depth control setting
- No-grease maintenance-free bearings
- Reversible handle start/stop control lever
- HTD tensioned no-slip drive w/o moving motor
- Maintenance-free drive bearings
- Dual vacuum dust-collection ports
- All-surround undercarriage dust guard
- Precise in-line all-steel rear-wheel carrier
- Drum access by removing drive shaft
SPECIFICATIONS
- Cutter Rotation (Down, Up, Rotary): Down
- Gas (HP) + (Drive HP): 9.0
- Propane Option: n/a
- Electric (HP) + (Drive HP): 5.0
- Air or Hydraulic: n/a
- Removal width / pass (inches – mm):
up to 8″ (203.2mm) - Removal depth / pass (inches – mm):
up to 1/8″ (3.175mm) - Hourly Production Rate (LF) (approx.): 2000
- Height (inches – mm): 44″ (1117.6mm)
- Width (inches – mm): 19″ (482.6mm)
- Length (inches – mm): 38″ (965.2mm)
- Weight (lbs) (without drum, attachments): 225
- Cutter Shaft OD: 1/2″ (12.7mm)
- Quantity Wheels: 4
- Drive System (Direct or # of belts): 2
- Bearings Sealed (1) or Serviceable (2): 2
- Manual, Self-Propelled, or Ride-On: Manual
- Available Equipment Options: Edger
- Parking Brake – Standard vs. Optional: Optional

SPS8 Walk-Behind Scarifier
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Smith SPS8 Specifications |
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Smith SPS8 Operators Manual |
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Smith SPS8 Parts Manual |
* Prices are subject to change. Tax and other fees not shown in above price estimate.