Floor Machine vs Burnisher: How to Choose the Right Floor-Care Machine
A floor machine and a burnisher can look similar from a distance, but they are designed for different jobs. Traditional floor machines focus on scrubbing, stripping and lower-speed maintenance. Burnishers focus on high-speed polishing and gloss restoration.
CLEANMASTER Dual-Speed Floor Machine
The CLEANMASTER line operates at 175/300 RPM and is available in 17-, 19- and 21-inch configurations. It is designed for multi-purpose commercial floor maintenance including scrubbing, stripping and polishing with the appropriate pad or brush.
HERCULES Ultra High-Speed Burnisher
The HERCULES Ultra D.C. burnisher family includes 19-, 20- and 21-inch configurations from 1100 to 2000 RPM. These machines are designed primarily for high-gloss floor finishing and burnishing work.
Which One Do You Need?
| If your main job is... | Start with... |
|---|---|
| Scrubbing and stripping | Floor machine |
| Routine multi-purpose floor maintenance | Dual-speed floor machine |
| Restoring gloss on finished floors | High-speed burnisher |
| Large automated washing and water recovery | Auto scrubber |
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