Flat saws

What is a walk behind concrete saw?
A walk behind concrete saw, also known as a flat saw, is a powerful machine designed for cutting concrete, asphalt, and other horizontal surfaces. These saws use a diamond blade to create precise cuts for road work, utility installation, concrete repair, expansion joints, and demolition projects. Husqvarna offers both push and self-propelled walk behind concrete saws for professional applications.

What is the difference between a walk behind saw and a road saw?
The terms walk behind saw and road saw are often used interchangeably. Both refer to flat saws that operators guide from behind while cutting pavement, roads, bridges, parking lots, and concrete slabs. Road saw typically describes larger, heavy-duty models used for infrastructure and highway projects.

What materials can a concrete cutting saw cut?
A concrete cutting saw can cut a variety of materials, including reinforced concrete, green concrete, cured concrete, asphalt, and pavement. The material being cut and the required depth will determine the ideal blade and saw configuration for the job. 

When should I choose a self-propelled flat saw?
A self-propelled flat saw is ideal for larger projects that require long cutting distances, deeper cuts, or increased productivity. Because the machine drives itself, operators experience less fatigue while maintaining consistent cutting performance. Husqvarna offers multiple self-propelled concrete saw models with gas, electric, and diesel power options. 

What are the benefits of a self-propelled concrete saw?
A self-propelled concrete saw provides greater operator comfort, improved cutting accuracy, and increased productivity compared to a push saw. These machines are commonly used for road construction, airport runways, bridge work, and large commercial paving projects. 

What is a push saw?
A push saw is a manually propelled walk behind saw designed for smaller concrete and asphalt cutting jobs. Push saws are often used for residential construction, repair work, and projects where portability and maneuverability are important. Husqvarna offers several push walk-behind flat saw models for professional contractors. 

Can a flat saw be used as an asphalt cutting saw?
Yes. Many flat saws can be configured as an asphalt cutting saw when paired with the appropriate diamond blade. Contractors commonly use walk behind saws to cut asphalt for road repairs, trenching, utility work, and pavement removal.

Why choose a diesel concrete saw?
A diesel concrete saw is often preferred for demanding applications that require maximum power, longer run times, and deep cutting capabilities. Diesel-powered road saws are frequently used on highway, bridge, and large-scale infrastructure projects where production and performance are critical. 

How deep can a walk behind concrete saw cut?
Cutting depth depends on the saw model and blade diameter. Professional walk behind concrete saws can achieve cutting depths ranging from several inches for light-duty work to more than 20 inches for heavy-duty road and infrastructure applications. Husqvarna offers models with a wide range of cutting capacities to fit different project requirements. 

How do I choose the right road saw for my project?
When selecting a road saw, consider the material being cut, required cutting depth, power source, jobsite conditions, and production goals. Push saws are often suitable for smaller jobs, while self-propelled flat saws and diesel concrete saws are typically better choices for large-scale commercial and infrastructure projects.