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Hawk Glide Freedom HD 17" Floor Machine – 175 RPM, 1.5 HP, 10:1 Gears

Brand: Hawk EnterprisesSKU: F91-17-01In Stock – Ready to Ship
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Heavy-Duty 17" Forward-Motion Floor Machine at 175 RPM with 10:1 Helical Gears

The Hawk Glide Freedom HD 17" (F91-17-01) applies the forward-motion control system and floating head design to a 1.5 HP dual-capacitor motor running at 175 RPM through 10:1 helical-cut gears. At this speed and gear ratio, the machine is optimized for heavy-duty scrubbing, spray buffing, and routine maintenance on VCT, polished concrete, and sealed stone floors. At 113 lbs, it's lighter and more maneuverable than the Merlin WD platform while providing full commercial-grade floor care performance.

Motor, Gear, and Handle Specs

  • 1.5 HP dual-capacitor, 6.7A, 175 RPM — draws 6.7 amps, among the lowest draws for a 1.5 HP commercial floor machine; reliable starting under load without the inrush current spikes of single-capacitor designs.
  • 10:1 helical-cut gears, floating head — 10:1 ratio balances torque and speed for 175 RPM maintenance work; helical-cut gears operate more quietly than straight-cut at this torque level; WD floating pivot maintains full pad contact on worn VCT and uneven tile joints.
  • Forward-motion control, 4-position handle — straight-line forward-and-back operation reduces the lateral shoulder strain of conventional buffing; 4-position handle lock accommodates operators from 5'2" to 6'4" without handle modification.
  • 66 dB, GS42 compliant, 50-ft cord — appropriate for day-use cleaning in occupied healthcare, school, and hospitality facilities throughout business hours.
  • Optional DX package — adds 4-gallon solution tank, splash guard, and chrome motor cover for wet-application maintenance cycles.

Deployment Environments

Building service contractors use the Glide Freedom HD as the primary daily-maintenance machine for large institutional accounts including schools, hospitals, and government buildings where operators must cover large VCT floor areas on overnight and early-morning schedules. Commercial cleaning companies deploy it at hotels, airports, and casinos for spray buffing and finish restoration on polished concrete and terrazzo lobbies and corridors. Healthcare facility maintenance teams use the forward-motion design to reduce repetitive-motion injury exposure during daily scrubbing cycles in long hospital corridors and patient-floor corridors. Property management companies use it for scheduled strip-and-spray-buff cycles on multi-tenant commercial building lobby and corridor floors.

Specifications

Part Numbers F91-17-01 / F91-17-01-DX
Machine Size 17"
Brush Size 15"
Gear Ratio 10:1
Speed 175 RPM
Amp Draw 6.7 A
Motor 1.5 HP, 66 frame, dual capacitor AC
Power Supply 115V, 60 Hz
Power Cord 50 ft, 2-piece 12-3 industrial with cord lock
Noise Level 66 dB – GS42 compliant
Weight 113 lbs

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Hawk Glide Freedom HD 17" Floor Machine – 175 RPM, 1.5 HP, 10:1 Gears Spec Sheet (PDF)

Spec Sheet

Product Warranty Information

"1 Year Service Warranty, 3 Years For Parts"
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the Glide Freedom HD (F91) and the Glide Freedom XHD (F92)?
The F91 HD uses 10:1 gears at 175 RPM with 6.7A draw — optimized for spray buffing, routine maintenance, and medium-duty scrubbing. The F92 XHD uses 11:1 XHD-rated gears at 165 RPM with 7.1A draw — more torque for aggressive stripping and severe-duty applications. For standard daily floor care, the F91 is the appropriate choice.
What does forward-motion control mean for floor maintenance productivity?
The forward-motion system allows operators to clean in straight forward-and-back passes instead of the side-to-side handle swinging required by conventional buffers. Hawk states this reduces operator fatigue and doubles floor area coverage per shift, which translates to either finishing faster or maintaining more floor area with the same labor hours.
What pad sizes does the F91-17-01 accept?
The 17-inch pad driver accepts 16-inch floor maintenance pads, which is the standard pad size for 17-inch machines. 16-inch pads are available from all major manufacturers in stripping, scrubbing, spray buffing, and polishing grades.
What amp draw does the machine have and is it circuit-safe?
The F91-17-01 draws 6.7 amps. This is the lowest draw of the Glide Freedom 17" lineup, well within a 15-amp circuit even alongside other building equipment. Multiple units can run on the same electrical panel without dedicated circuits in most commercial buildings.
What does the DX Deluxe package include?
The DX model (F91-17-01-DX) adds a 4-gallon solution tank for wet spray application, a splash guard, and a chrome motor cover. It uses the same motor, gearing, and noise specification as the base model.

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