Tornado M 17" Dual Speed Floor Machine – 98476, 175/320 RPM, 1.5 HP, Rolled Steel
M 17" Dual Speed Floor Machine — 175/320 RPM, Rolled Steel, 1.5 HP
The Tornado M 17" (model 98476) delivers dual-speed operation at 175 and 320 RPM from a 1.5 HP dual-capacitor motor in a rolled steel base. Same system as the M 20" in a 17-inch path, weighing 100 lbs. Cast aluminum handle, triple planetary gears, 5-inch non-marking wheels. Optional 3-gallon solution tank (F91P).
M 17" Dual Speed and Drive Specs
- Cleaning path: 17 inches
- Disc speeds: 175 RPM and 320 RPM
- Motor: 1.5 HP dual-capacitor
- Housing: rolled steel base with bumper guards
- Handle: cast aluminum with cushioned grips
- Gear system: triple planetary
- Wheels: 5-inch non-marking self-lubricating
- Solution tank: 3 gal, optional (F91P)
- Weight: 100 lbs
- Dimensions: 23×17×49 in
Smaller Path, Same Dual-Speed Capability
The M 17" provides the same 175/320 RPM dual-speed strip-and-polish capability as the M 20" in a narrower 17-inch path that fits through standard commercial door frames and around restroom fixtures. At 100 lbs versus 105 lbs for the M 20", the weight difference is small — both use rolled steel bases that add meaningful downward pressure for stripping compared to polyethylene alternatives. Operations that clean both large open spaces and connected corridors or restrooms often keep the M 17" for confined areas and a larger machine for open floors, using the same pad stock across both.
M 17" Specifications
| Catalog number | 98476 |
| Cleaning path | 17 in |
| Disc RPM | 175 / 320 |
| Motor | 1.5 HP dual-capacitor |
| Housing | Rolled steel with bumper guards |
| Handle | Cast aluminum, cushioned grips |
| Weight | 100 lbs |
| Dimensions | 23×17×49 in |
| Solution tank | 3 gal, optional (F91P) |