
SMITH SPS10 Gasoline-Powered All-Purpose Scarifier with DCS
SMITH’s SPS10™ DCS high-output, drum-style scarifier is ideal for removing pavement markings, tough coatings, and levelling trip hazards. It is capable of removing a path up to 10″ (25.4 cm) wide and features SMITH’s revolutionary electronic DCS Depth Control System that raises and lowers your cutter with the push of a button. This allows operators to quickly adjust to surface variations and precisely control their removal depth.
SMITH SPS10-series scarifiers can be paired with a wide variety of cutters and accessories to tackle nearly any type of surface preparation or removal job.
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Precise Removal With The Push of a Button
SPS10 DCS scarifiers are ideal for applications where precise removal is critical. They feature SMITH’s electronic DCS depth control system, which raises and lowers cutters with the push of a button. This enables operators to quickly and precisely adjust cut depth in 0.01″(.025 cm) increments.

DCS Performance Benefits
Eliminate Measuring and Guesswork
- Adjust cut depth in 0.01 inch increments
- Easily align with ever-changing terrain
- Consistent cut depth for inlay applications
- Eliminate damage due to dropped drum
Ultimate Control and Flexibility
- Easy adjustment via control panel and handlebar controls
- Set zero point where cutter meets surface
- Displays active depth from zero point
- English and metric adjustments
Durable, Maintenance-Free Design
- Aluminum control enclosure holds up to harsh job site environments
- All electronic components are 100% encapsulated to protect against vibration and weather
- Linear actuator enclosed in sealed case to resist water, dust, and debris
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Optional Accessories
Specifications
- Up to 10″ (25.4 cm) cut width
- 13HP Honda gasoline engine
- Depth Control System
- ‘No-Bounce’ center-weight design for better cut performance
- Removable side plate for easy drum changes
- Sealed bearings
- Vacuum port for extracting dust
25N986 – 13 HP Honda gasoline engine
NON-DCS SPS10 UNITS:
SPS10.H13 – 13 HP Honda gasoline engine
SPS10.E7.230.1 – 7.5 HP Leeson electric motor (230V/1ph/60Hz/35A)
SPS10.E7.230.3 – 7.5 HP Leeson electric motor (230V/3ph/60Hz/18A)
- Cut width: up to 10″ (25.4 cm)
- Cut depth: up to 1/4″ (.635 cm)
- Removal rate: up to 700′ (213 m) using carbide flails
- Hitch kit for Sulky Driver
- Edger kit ) remove within 0.6″ (1.5 cm)
- High-speed kit for diamond drums
- Feathering wheel
- Water kit for wet grinding
- Line pointer