About Us
Born as a partnership between two companies. One company specializing in the manufacturing of flooring equipment that is unlike any other. The other company specializing in floor removal and preparation. With both companies having close to or over 36 years’ experience, the knowledge Onsite Equipment Manufacturing possess is unparalleled.
At Onsite Equipment Manufacturing, a significant amount of time and energy is placed on customer service and equipment performance. The premium ride on scraper we manufacture, the Workhorse 1000, is a versatile ride on floor scraper. Which can be financed and sent worldwide.
In addition, our skid steer attachments have been developed to perform under the extreme situations the floor removal industry faces today. For example, jam packed schedules and the toughest floor coatings and adhesives. The patented skid steer attachments are build to fit any size machine with a quick attach system.
Our patented floor scrapers were designed to remove anything glued or nailed to a concrete floor substrate. From our Workhorse 1000 to our Workhorse Skid Steer Attachment we have the floor removal equipment for any size job.
Our President's Bio:
Max Buchanan
Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering & Technology.
“I started designing and building floor scraping machines in 1986 – that’s over 36 years!
My designs have been copied more than any other machine. Today almost every machine built has some version of one of my ideas.
I was a flooring contractor for over 25 years. This experience and hands on work gave me the ideas needed to get the job done.
14 years of building machines and hands on operating motivated me to the design and manufacturing of the WORKHORSE 2000. The first 4-wheel drive diesel powered floor scraper.
The need for a smaller propane powered unit led me to designing and building the WORKHORSE 1000. Twenty years later the WORKHORSE 1000 stands alone in the industry as one of the most dependable floor scrapers on the market to get the job done. The design of the WORKHORSE 1000 twenty years ago has stood the test of time.
Our patented design has been the inspiration for all floor scrapers today. Floor scrapers used to be built without any differential movement between the blade and the floor. Contractors had to have a person clean the floor in front of the scraper or the scraping blade may not stay under the material being removed.
Big box stores and demolition contractors created a need for skid steers loaders to do floor removal as well. This led to the design and manufacture of the WORKHORSE skid steer floor scraper attachment. This attachment like the WORKHORSE 1000 has been doing floor removal for twenty years as well. It has become a very successful tool for demolition companies.
With the knowledge and experience of design and manufacturing we at Onsite Equipment Manufacturing can say we have the equipment for you to get the job done and make you, the contractor money. We stand behind what we say 100%.
No other floor scraper manufacturer today has a 100% guaranty like ours!”
Our Machines:
The Workhorse 1000 is an extremely versatile floor tile scraper. Able to remove the worst of today’s glued down floors including commercial carpet, wood, ceramic, gummy adhesives, VCT, solid vinyl, radial rubber tile, sheet rubber, indoor and outdoor sport surfaces, roofing material and much more. Designed and built to stay on the floor and under the material being removed even if the wheels of the machine ride over a wooden 2×4.
It is small enough to fit through a standard doorway and short enough to fit into a small elevator as its overall length is 49inch. The net weight of the Workhorse 1000 floor scraper is only 1,100lbs (with all the weights removed). Light enough to not overload most small elevators. Unlike the competition this floor scraper has a large 8inch diameter front caster wheel and 5inch ground clearance to manoeuvring over rough areas.
To comply with the stringent EPA regulations, the Workhorse 1000 has a propane certified engine which is air cooled, with forward speeds near 6mph, this machine can move quickly across a large jobsite.
The Workhorse 1000 comes equipped with either a single blade holder tube or three blade holder tubes. A 24″ blade holder (sold seporately) allows the operator to scape to the wall. This system is very convenient and much more productive than going back and forth to entirely remove the flooring product.
As an optional extra, our machines can be fitted with additional suitcase style weights to increase the down pressure at the blade for those super tough removal jobs. The maximum weight of the floor scraper loaded with these optional weights is 2,800lbs. Generally, the standard weight of 2,240lbs is usually sufficient for most floor scraping jobs. Typically, the removal of ceramic tile is the most demanding covering to remove. Therefore, we recommend the added weight in order to keep the ceramic removal tool sliding on the concrete underneath the ceramic tile.
Attachments:
The Workhorse Skid Steer Attachment floor scraper attachment was designed and is built to handle the most demanding removal jobs and with unbelievable productivity. The floor scraper attachment will fit any brand, any manufacture from 18hp to100hp skid steer. The quick attach mounting plate allows for changing implements quickly and easily.
The Workhorse Skid Steer Attachment comes standard with three tube holders, a 24-inch blade holder and will fit any size machine with a quick attach system.
Our patented floating blade holder ensures that the blades remain level even when the skid steer is uneven while going over debris.
The blade can be rotated 180 degrees placing the sharp edge against the floor, this will avoid the need to sharpen the blade. The three-tube arrangement is designed to remove material closer to a wall.
Skid Steer Floor Scraper Attachment specifications:
- Rotating blade holder maintains better floor contact.
- Blade holder can be rotated to eliminate the need to sharpen the blade.
- Universal attachment for all skid steers brands and manufactures.
- Removes all floor tiles, carpet, ceramics, epoxies, glues, mastics, etc.
- Tested and proven for maximum results.
- 24inch and 12inch blade holders.
- Multiple position holder for cleaning edges.
- Heavy duty steel construction.
- Large production capabilities.
Accessories and Parts:
- Standard blades in various lengths for general scraping.
- Heavy duty blades for those difficult removal jobs.
- Blades with special sides to cut carpet and rubber flooring into strips to make the waste easier to handle.
- Ripping tools for removal of tongue and groove flooring.
- Ripping tools with carbide teeth for ceramic tile removal.
- Removable Weights – to increase / decease down pressure.
- Ceramic Removal Tool has options to use single, dual or triple tooth arrangement depending on the difficulty of the job.
- Blade lengths offered from 6 inch or 24 inch.
- Mobile transport cart to keep all components together and to be able to easily move around the jobsite.
Patented
Our patented ride on floor scrapers and skid steer floor scraper attachments were designed to remove anything glued or nailed to a concrete floor substrate.
From our Workhorse 1000 to our Workhorse Skid Steer Attachment we have the floor removal equipment for any size job.
Deliver more to your clients…
Remove floor coverings quickly
Remove floor coverings with efficacy
Save manpower
Save costs
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