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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 F95-20-DB 20-Inch Glide 360 DBC/WD Floor Machine – 1.0 HP AC, 165 RPM

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Hawk F95-20-DB Glide 360 DBC/WD 20-Inch Professional Floor Machine The 1.0 HP AC motor drives the pad at 165 RPM. F95-20-DB Glide System, Motor, an...

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Hawk F30-01 20-Inch Extra Heavy Duty Floor Machine – 1.5 HP Dual Cap, 165 RPM

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Hawk F30-01 20-Inch Extra Heavy Duty Floor Machine with Dual Capacitor Motor The Hawk F30-01 runs a 1.5 HP dual capacitor motor at 165 RPM through ...

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Hawk F03-20-01 20-Inch 2-Speed Floor Machine – 1.5 HP DC, 175/320 RPM

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Hawk F03-20-01 Heavy Duty 2-Speed Floor Machine – 175 and 320 RPM The Hawk F03-20-01 runs a 1.5 HP DC rectified motor at 175 RPM for stripping and ...

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Hawk F04-20-01 20-Inch 2-Speed Floor Machine – 1.5 HP DC, 165/300 RPM

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Hawk F04-20-01 2-Speed Floor Machine for Stripping and Spray Buffing The Hawk F04-20-01 pairs a 1.5 HP DC rectified motor with two selectable speed...

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Hawk F60-17-01 17-Inch Severe Duty Floor Machine – 1.0 HP, 165 RPM

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Hawk F60-17-01 17-Inch Severe Duty Buffer for Concrete and VCT The Hawk F60-17-01 runs a 1.0 HP motor at 165 RPM on a 17-inch pad to strip, scrub, ...

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Hawk Merlin Severe-Duty WD 17" Floor Machine – 165 RPM, 1.5 HP TEFC

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Single-Speed 17" Severe-Duty Floating Head Machine with 60-Second Modular BreakdownThe Hawk Merlin Severe-Duty WD 17" (F70-17-01) is the single-spe...

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Hawk Merlin 2-Speed XHD WD 17" Floor Machine – 165/300 RPM, 1.5 HP DC

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Dual-Speed 17" Industrial Floor Machine with WD Floating Head, DC Rectified Motor, and 80 lb Weight KitThe Hawk Merlin 2-Speed XHD WD 17" (F71-17-0...

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Hawk Glide TE 17" Floor Machine – 1.0 HP, 165 RPM, Dual Voltage WD

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1.0 HP Floating Head 17" Floor Machine with Dual Voltage and 11:1 Industrial GearsThe Hawk Glide TE 17" (F95-17-01) uses a 1.0 HP TEFC dual-capacit...

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Hawk Glide Freedom 2-Speed 17" Floor Machine – 175 RPM, 1.5 HP, 66 dB

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Forward-Motion 17" Floor Machine with 1.5 HP Floating Head and 1/3 Less Power DrawThe Hawk Glide Freedom 2-Speed 17" (F93-17-01) replaces tradition...

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Hawk Enterprises F37-01-B Brute Severe Duty Floor Machine – 165 RPM, 1.5 HP TEFC

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Industrial Concrete and Stone Work With the Hawk 17" Brute The Hawk F37-01-B 17" Brute Severe Duty Floor Machine is the standard configuration of H...

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Hawk Enterprises F37-01-DX Brute Severe Duty Deluxe – 165 RPM, 1.5 HP TEFC

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Concrete and Stone Polishing Ready — Hawk 17" Brute Severe Duty Deluxe The Hawk F37-01-DX 17" Brute Severe Duty Deluxe Floor Machine is the chrome-...

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Hawk Enterprises F03-17-01 2-Speed HD Floor Machine – 175/320 RPM, 1.5 HP DC

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Two-Speed VCT Maintenance With the Hawk 17" 2-Speed HD The Hawk F03-17-01 17" 2-Speed Heavy Duty Professional Floor Machine provides scrubbing powe...

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Hawk Enterprises F04-17-01 2-Speed XHD Floor Machine – 165/300 RPM, 1.5 HP DC

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Stripping and Polishing on One Machine — Hawk 17" 2-Speed XHD The Hawk F04-17-01 17" 2-Speed Extra Heavy Duty Professional Floor Machine replaces t...

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Hawk Enterprises F60-13-01-24-CT Mighty Floor Machine – 165 RPM, 1.0 HP, 24" Handle

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Stair and Countertop Cleaning With the Hawk 13" Mighty Floor Machine The Hawk F60-13-01-24-CT 13" Mighty Floor Machine is a compact 1.0 HP TEFC dua...

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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

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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

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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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Floor Buffers and Polishing Machines for Commercial Use

Which Speed and Pad Type Matches Your Floor Surface

Low-speed buffers run at 175 RPM on vinyl composition tile, terrazzo, and older resilient floors where aggressive friction can damage the finish. High-speed burnishers operate at 1,500 to 3,000 RPM and create the wet-look shine common in hospitals, schools, and retail environments. Choose the machine by floor type: on soft vinyl, high-speed machines can strip finish faster than intended. Pad selection depends on speed. Red and white pads work with low-speed scrubbing and buffing, while natural or tan pads are used for high-speed burnishing. The same machine may be called a floor buffer in janitorial supply catalogs, a floor polisher in retail and hospitality settings, or a burnisher when set up for high-speed hard-wax shine. A hardwood floor buffer is a low-speed model with a soft pad for wood substrates, since high-speed RPM can lift finish. Mercury Floor Machines makes single-disc machines for specific floor types. The Hawk Enterprises F72-20 Merlin 360 20-Inch Two-Speed Floor Machine has two-speed operation for 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 weighs 94 to 124 pounds. During a shift covering 30,000 square feet, each pound above that baseline adds to operator fatigue. Front-mounted controls and padded handles can reduce strain during extended runs. Cord length matters in larger facilities: a 50-foot cord covers most wing configurations, while a 100-foot cord means fewer outlet changes in long corridors. Bissell Big Green commercial buffers are made for facilities that use equipment daily. Battery-powered burnishers remove cord management and maintain consistent pad pressure through the charge cycle, though they need charging infrastructure. The OSHA ergonomics guidelines for floor care equipment cover handle height and vibration thresholds for daily machine use. Machines with auto-drive 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) handle scrubbing, stripping, and heavy cleaning. High-speed burnishers (1,000-3,000 RPM) polish sealed floors to a high-gloss finish. Many facilities use low-speed machines for deep cleaning and high-speed models for routine shine maintenance.
What size floor buffer do I need?
Choose buffer size based on the space and its obstacles. 13-17 inch models fit tight areas such as restrooms and small offices. 17-20 inch buffers suit most commercial work. 20+ inch machines cover large open areas, including warehouses and shopping centers, faster.
What type of pad should I use for my floors?
Match the pad to the job: 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. The right pad helps prevent floor damage and gets the result you want.
How often should commercial floors be buffed?
High-traffic areas often need daily buffing to remove scuffs and maintain shine. Medium-traffic areas usually need it 2-3 times per week, while low-traffic areas may need weekly buffing. Schedule deep scrubbing and recoating according to floor condition and wear patterns.
What's the difference between a floor buffer and a floor scrubber?
Floor buffers are single-disc machines for polishing, buffing, and stripping, and they require separate mopping. Floor scrubbers are walk-behind or ride-on machines with solution tanks and vacuum recovery that scrub and dry in one pass. Buffers maintain floor finish; scrubbers handle deep cleaning.
What is the difference between a floor buffer and a polisher?
A floor buffer usually means a 175 RPM low-speed single-disc machine for stripping wax, scrubbing daily soil, and spray-buffing finish. A polisher, also called a burnisher, runs 1,500–2,500 RPM and produces a high-gloss finish on already-clean floors. Catalogs sometimes use the terms interchangeably, but RPM is the distinction. 175 RPM strips and scrubs; 1500 RPM polishes. A burnisher used to strip wax can destroy the floor finish, while a low-speed buffer will not produce shine like a polisher.
How long does a floor buffer last?
Commercial 175 RPM floor buffers (Hawk, Nacecare, Dapper Supply) typically run 8–12 years of daily janitorial use before motor or gear replacement. Wear items include 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). Keep water out of the motor housing during wet stripping. That's the #1 cause of premature motor failure. Burnishers usually last 5–8 years because higher RPM puts more stress on bearings.
Can you use a floor buffer on hardwood?
A floor buffer can be used on hardwood with a soft screen or buffing pad and 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 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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