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Hawk F92-20-01 20-Inch Glide Freedom XHD Floor Machine – 1.5 HP, 165 RPM, 11:1 Gear
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+1 (978) 295-7538Hawk F92-20-01 Glide Freedom XHD 20-Inch Floor Machine with Forward-Motion Control
The Hawk F92-20-01 Glide Freedom XHD uses a forward-motion control system that moves the machine in the direction the operator walks—eliminating the side-to-side swinging motion of conventional floor machines. Powered by a 1.5 HP dual capacitor motor with an 11:1 gear ratio, the XHD runs at 165 RPM with 115 lbs of machine weight on a 20-inch pad, covering a full 20-inch cleaning path on each forward pass.
F92-20-01 Motor, Gear Ratio, and Forward-Motion Drive System
- Motor: 1.5 HP dual capacitor, 66-frame — high starting torque and consistent running torque maintain 165 RPM under pad load without bogging.
- Gear ratio: 11:1 — XHD (Extra Heavy Duty) gearbox multiplies torque for stripping and scrubbing passes on heavily built-up VCT and terrazzo.
- Forward-motion control — machine tracks straight ahead with the operator's walking motion; reduces operator fatigue and lateral drift on stripping passes.
- Weight: 115 lbs — sufficient downward pad pressure for stripping with black pads and standard scrubbing with green pads.
- Noise: 66 dB, GS42 compliant — rated for use in noise-sensitive occupied facilities including schools and healthcare buildings.
- Cord: 50 ft industrial grade — two-piece 12-3 yellow cord with lock connector covers standard commercial room footprints.
Floor Care Applications for the Glide Freedom XHD
The forward-motion system benefits operators in two specific scenarios: large open floor areas where straight-line progress is faster than arc-pattern buffing, and narrow corridors where a conventional machine's side-to-side swing makes wall contact more likely. Warehouses, school hallways, hospital corridors, and airport concourses all present straight-line runs where the F92-20-01 covers ground faster than a pivot-style machine. The 11:1 XHD gearbox handles the stripping demands of multi-coat VCT without motor overload, making the XHD the right selection when the standard HD models (10:1 gear) prove insufficient on thick finish buildup.
Dual Capacitor Motor at 165 RPM Under Stripping Load
The F92-20-01 specifies a dual capacitor motor rather than a shaded-pole or single-capacitor alternative. On a stripping pass with a black pad loaded with chemical stripper, motor load peaks as the pad cuts through multiple finish layers. A dual capacitor motor maintains steady 165 RPM under this peak load—the start capacitor provides extra torque on load spikes, while the run capacitor maintains smooth output between spikes. This prevents the RPM drop that leaves unstripped patches visible after the first pass, reducing the number of stripping passes required on heavily coated commercial floors.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | F92-20-01 (Glide XHD) |
| Pad Size | 20 inch (18-inch brush) |
| Motor | 1.5 HP dual capacitor AC, 66 frame |
| Gear Ratio | 11:1 XHD |
| Speed | 165 RPM |
| Amp Draw | 7.3 A |
| Weight | 115 lbs |
| Noise | 66 dB (GS42 compliant) |
| Power Cord | 50 ft 12-3 industrial, 2-piece with cord lock |
| Power | 115V / 60 Hz |
Specification Sheet
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Hawk F92-20-01 20-Inch Glide Freedom XHD Floor Machine – 1.5 HP, 165 RPM, 11:1 Gear Spec Sheet (PDF)
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