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Floor Buffers

Floor buffers and burnishers maintain wax finishes on VCT, terrazzo, marble and sealed concrete. Single-disc 175 RPM models strip and scrub, high-speed burnishers up to 2,000 RPM restore shine, in 10 to 21 inch decks.

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Hawk 13" 2-Speed HD Professional Floor Machine – 175/320 RPM, 1.5 HP

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175/320 RPM Dual-Speed 13" Floor Machine for Scrubbing and High-Speed BuffingThe Hawk Enterprises 13" 2-Speed HD (F03-13-01) runs a 1.5 HP DC recti...

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Hawk 13" 2-Speed XHD Professional Floor Machine – 165/300 RPM, 1.5 HP

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Dual-Speed 13" XHD Floor Machine with 1.5 HP DC Rectified Motor for Compact SpacesThe Hawk Enterprises 13" 2-Speed XHD (F04-13-01) packs a 1.5 HP D...

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Hawk Mighty Mini 10" Floor Machine – 165 RPM, 1.0 HP, 3 Handle Options

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Professional 10" Floor Machine for Restrooms, Stairs, and Tight Spaces at 66 dBThe Hawk Enterprises Mighty Mini 10" (F60-10ST-24) runs a 1.0 HP dua...

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Hawk XHD 17" 2-Speed 360 Floor Machine – 165/300 RPM, 1.5 HP, Dust Port

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Dual-Speed 17" Floor Machine with Integrated 360° Dust Collection and 1.5 HP DC MotorThe Hawk Enterprises XHD 17" 2-Speed 360 (F05-17-01) combines ...

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Hawk Merlin Severe-Duty WD 20" Floor Machine – 165 RPM, 1.5 HP TEFC

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Single-Speed 20" Severe-Duty Floating Head Machine with 60-Second Modular BreakdownThe Hawk Enterprises Merlin Severe-Duty WD (F70-20-01) runs a 1....

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Hawk Merlin 360 Severe-Duty 20" Floor Machine – 360° Dust, 1.5 HP TEFC

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360° Dust Containment on a 20" Severe-Duty Concrete Preparation MachineThe Hawk Enterprises Merlin 360 (F75-20B) integrates a full 360-degree dust ...

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Hawk Merlin 2-Speed XHD WD 20" Floor Machine – 165/300 RPM, 1.5 HP

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Dual-Speed 20" Industrial Floor Machine with WD Floating Head and 1.5 HP DC MotorThe Hawk Enterprises Merlin 2-Speed XHD WD 20" (F71-20-01) runs a ...

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Mercury Floor Machines L-15E Lo-Boy Floor Machine – 15", 175 RPM, 96 lbs

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Mercury L-15E Lo-Boy: 15" Ultra-Quiet Floor Machine for Confined Occupied Spaces The L-15E is the 15" model in the Lo-Boy series — 96 lbs at 175 RP...

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Mercury Floor Machines BOSS-1 Floor Machine – 1.5 HP, 175 RPM, Aprons 13"–21"

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BOSS-1 Floor Machine — Single-Machine Coverage Across Five Pad Sizes with Triple-Planetary Transmission The Mercury BOSS-1 replaces the need for mu...

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Mercury Floor Machines H-13E Hercules Floor Machine – 13", 175 RPM, 103 lbs

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Mercury H-13E Hercules: 13" Super Heavy-Duty Floor Machine at 175 RPM The H-13E is the narrowest model in the Hercules series — a 13" apron at 175 ...

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Mercury Floor Machines L-17E Lo-Boy Floor Machine – 17", 175 RPM, 99 lbs

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Mercury L-17E Lo-Boy: 17" Ultra-Quiet Floor Machine at 175 RPM The L-17E is the 17" model in the Lo-Boy series — 99 lbs at 175 RPM, with the gearbo...

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Mercury Floor Machines H-15E Hercules Floor Machine – 15", 175 RPM, 104 lbs

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Mercury H-15E Hercules: 15" Super Heavy-Duty Floor Machine at 175 RPM The H-15E is the narrowest model in the Hercules series — a 15" apron at 175 ...

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Mercury Floor Machines L-19E Lo-Boy Floor Machine – 19", 175 RPM, 102 lbs

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Mercury L-19E Lo-Boy: 19" Ultra-Quiet Floor Machine for Occupied Facilities The L-19E is the 19" model in the Lo-Boy series — 102 lbs, 175 RPM, wit...

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Mercury Floor Machines L-21E Lo-Boy Floor Machine – 21", 175 RPM, 105 lbs

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Mercury L-21E Lo-Boy: 21" Ultra-Quiet Floor Machine at 175 RPM The L-21E is the largest apron size in the Lo-Boy series — 21" at 175 RPM, weighing ...

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Mercury Floor Machines L-20E Lo-Boy Floor Machine – 20", 175 RPM, 103 lbs

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Mercury L-20E Lo-Boy: 20" Ultra-Quiet Floor Machine for Occupied Buildings The L-20E runs a 20" apron at 175 RPM and weighs 103 lbs. What separates...

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Mercury Floor Machines H-17E Hercules Floor Machine – 17", 175 RPM, 106 lbs

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Mercury H-17E Hercules: 17" Super Heavy-Duty Floor Machine at 175 RPM The H-17E is the 17" model in the Hercules series — the narrowest apron width...

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Mercury Floor Machines H-19E Hercules Floor Machine – 19", 175 RPM, 107 lbs

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Mercury H-19E Hercules: 19" Super Heavy-Duty Floor Machine at 175 RPM The H-19E runs a 19" apron at 175 RPM and weighs 107 lbs — one pound lighter ...

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Mercury Floor Machines H-20E Hercules Floor Machine – 20", 175 RPM, 108 lbs

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Mercury H-20E Hercules: 20" Super Heavy-Duty Floor Machine at 175 RPM The H-20E is the 20" apron model in the Hercules series — one inch narrower t...

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Mercury Floor Machines H-21E Hercules Floor Machine – 21", 175 RPM, 108 lbs

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Mercury H-21E Hercules: 21" Super Heavy-Duty Floor Machine at 175 RPM The H-21E is the largest apron size in the Hercules series — a 21" machine bu...

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Mercury Floor Machines DC-19-1500 Burnisher – 19", 1500 RPM, 84 lbs

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Mercury DC-19-1500: 19" Burnisher at 1500 RPM for Tight-Space Gloss Work The DC-19-1500 runs a 19" pad at 1500 RPM — the same speed as the DC-21-15...

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Mercury Floor Machines Ultra DC Burnisher DC-20-1500 – 20", 1500 RPM, 1.5 HP

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DC-20-1500 High-Speed Floor Burnisher — 1500 RPM D/C Motor for Large Commercial Floors The Mercury Ultra DC Burnisher DC-20-1500 runs a D/C rectifi...

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Mercury Floor Machines DC-21-1500 Burnisher – 21", 1500 RPM, 84 lbs

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Mercury DC-21-1500: 21" Burnisher at 1500 RPM for Controlled Gloss The DC-21-1500 runs a 21" pad at 1500 RPM — positioned between the 1170 RPM entr...

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Mercury DC-19-1170 Ultra D.C. High-Speed Burnisher – 19", 1170 RPM

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Mercury DC-19-1170 Ultra D.C. Burnisher – 19" Floor Polisher at 1170 RPM The DC-19-1170 runs the same 1.5 HP D/C rectified motor and 19" apron as t...

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Mercury BOSS-2 Dual-Speed Floor Machine – 13"–21" Aprons, 175/300 RPM

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Mercury BOSS-2 Dual-Speed Floor Machine – Five Interchangeable Aprons from 13" to 21" The BOSS-2 is Mercury's most flexible dual-speed floor machin...

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Floor Buffers and Polishing Machines for Commercial Use

Which Speed and Pad Type Matches Your Floor Surface

Low-speed buffers run at 175 RPM and work on vinyl composition tile, terrazzo, and older resilient floors where aggressive friction would damage the finish. High-speed burnishers operate at 1,500 to 3,000 RPM and produce the wet-look shine common in hospitals, schools, and retail environments. The floor type comes first: high-speed machines on soft vinyl strip finish faster than intended. Pad selection follows speed, with red and white pads pairing with low-speed scrubbing and buffing, and natural or tan pads handling high-speed burnishing. The same machine is sold under three names depending on context — floor buffer in janitorial supply catalogs, floor polisher in retail and hospitality settings, and burnisher when configured for high-speed hard-wax shine. A hardwood floor buffer specifically refers to a low-speed model with a soft pad for wood substrates, where high-speed RPM would lift finish. Mercury Floor Machines produces a range of single-disc machines calibrated for specific floor types. Tornado and Powr-Flite both offer dual-speed models that shift between scrub and burnish modes without changing equipment.

How Often Buffing Actually Extends Floor Finish Life

Finish manufacturers typically recommend spray buffing at least twice weekly in high-traffic corridors to maintain gloss and prevent finish breakdown. When finish wears through to the floor surface, the refinishing cycle costs more in labor and materials than a consistent maintenance schedule. The IICRC's floor care guidelines outline maintenance frequencies based on foot traffic volume and floor substrate. Nacecare machines are a common choice for janitorial contractors who run the same equipment across multiple accounts, where consistent RPM and pad pressure matter for predictable results. Buffing also removes light scuff marks and redistributes finish rather than stripping and reapplying, which reduces chemical use over a building's annual cycle.

Related: Floor Care Equipment · Walk-Behind Floor Scrubbers · Floor Sweepers · 17 Inch Floor Buffers

What Cord Length and Weight Mean for Large Facilities

A 17-inch buffer typically runs 94 to 124 pounds. Over a shift covering 30,000 square feet, operator fatigue compounds with every pound above that baseline. Models with front-mounted controls and padded handles reduce strain in extended runs. Cord length matters at scale: a 50-foot cord covers most wing configurations, while a 100-foot cord reduces outlet changes in long corridors. Bissell Big Green commercial buffers are built for facilities that run equipment daily. Battery-powered burnishers eliminate cord management entirely and produce consistent pad pressure from start to finish of the charge cycle, though they require charging infrastructure. The OSHA ergonomics guidelines for floor care equipment address handle height and vibration thresholds relevant to daily machine use. Powr-Flite's line includes machines with auto-drive to reduce lateral arm force over large areas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between low-speed and high-speed buffers?
Low-speed buffers (175-350 RPM) are used for scrubbing, stripping, and heavy cleaning. High-speed burnishers (1,000-3,000 RPM) polish and create high-gloss finishes on sealed floors. Most facilities need both types - low-speed for deep cleaning and high-speed for daily maintenance and shine.
What size floor buffer do I need?
Buffer size depends on your space and obstacles. 13-17 inch models work well in tight spaces like restrooms and small offices. 17-20 inch buffers are versatile for most commercial applications. 20+ inch machines maximize productivity in large, open areas like warehouses and shopping centers.
What type of pad should I use for my floors?
Pad selection depends on your task: Black pads for heavy stripping, brown for aggressive scrubbing, green for general scrubbing, red for light cleaning/buffing, white for polishing/burnishing, and natural fiber for dry buffing. Using the correct pad type prevents floor damage and achieves desired results.
How often should commercial floors be buffed?
High-traffic areas benefit from daily buffing to maintain shine and remove scuffs. Medium-traffic areas typically need buffing 2-3 times per week. Low-traffic areas may only require weekly buffing. Deep scrubbing and recoating schedules depend on floor condition and wear patterns.
What's the difference between a floor buffer and a floor scrubber?
Floor buffers are single-disc machines that polish, buff, and strip floors but require separate mopping. Floor scrubbers are walk-behind or ride-on machines with built-in solution tanks and vacuum recovery that scrub and dry floors in one pass. Buffers are for floor finish maintenance; scrubbers are for deep cleaning.
What is the difference between a floor buffer and a polisher?
A floor buffer typically refers to a 175 RPM low-speed single-disc machine used for stripping wax, scrubbing daily soil, and spray-buffing finish. A polisher (also called a burnisher) runs 1,500–2,500 RPM and does one job: high-gloss finish on already-clean floors. The terms get used interchangeably in catalogs, but the RPM tells the story. 175 RPM strips and scrubs; 1500 RPM polishes. Using a burnisher to strip wax destroys the floor finish; using a low-speed buffer to polish gets no shine.
How long does a floor buffer last?
Commercial 175 RPM floor buffers (Hawk, Mercury, Namco, Powr-Flite) typically run 8–12 years of daily janitorial use before motor or gear replacement. The wear items are the carbon brushes (replace every 800–1,200 hours), the apron (yearly on heavy strip work), and the pad driver clutch plate (every 3–5 years). Avoid water intrusion into the motor housing during wet stripping — that's the #1 cause of premature motor failure. Burnishers run shorter (5–8 years) because the higher RPM stresses bearings faster.
Can you use a floor buffer on hardwood?
A floor buffer can be used on hardwood if it has a soft screen or buffing pad and runs with reduced down-pressure. The Hawk F91-20-01 20-inch Glide Freedom HD is a low-speed option priced at $1,489. It has a 1.5 HP motor, a 175 RPM pad speed and a 10:1 gear ratio. Do not use a stiff bassine or nylon brush on hardwood. Those accessories are made for scrubbing grout lines on tile and preparing concrete for stripping, and they can damage a wood finish. For a high-gloss hardwood finish, use a high-speed burnisher with a soft white pad instead of a 175 RPM low-speed machine.

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