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Tornado BR 18/11 18
Tornado BR 18/11 18
Tornado BR 18/11 18
Tornado BR 18/11 18

Tornado BR 18/11 Auto-Scrubber 99685E – 18", TPPL Battery, 17,969 sq ft/hr

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Tornado BR 18/11 Walk-Behind Automatic Floor Scrubber

The Tornado BR 18/11 (model 99685E, TPPL battery) is a 24V walk-behind scrubber with dual counter-rotating cylindrical brushes at 1300 RPM on an 18" path, covering 17,969 sq ft per hour. The cylindrical head scrubs and sweeps together, clearing debris without a separate pass. An 11-gallon solution tank and 12-gallon recovery tank back roughly 3 hours of runtime per charge, brush pressure holds at 50 lbs, and the sealed TPPL (Thin Plate Pure Lead) battery needs no watering or acid handling. It fits mid-size, noise-sensitive floors cleaned during occupied hours.

99685E Specifications

  • Model / catalog number: BR 18/11 / 99685E
  • Cleaning path: 18"
  • Productivity: 17,969 sq ft/hr
  • Brush type: dual counter-rotating cylindrical, 1300 RPM
  • Brush pressure: 50 lbs
  • Brush / vac motor: 0.6 HP / 0.6 HP
  • Squeegee width: 31"
  • Solution / recovery tank: 11 gal / 12 gal
  • Runtime per charge: ~3 hours
  • Battery: 24V TPPL, sealed and maintenance-free
  • Sound level: 66 dB
  • Weight: 157 lbs
  • Dimensions (L x W x H): 43" x 21" x 41"
  • Tank construction: polyethylene

Who the 99685E Is For

Daytime cleaning in occupied buildings is the case this TPPL build answers, from hospitals and schools to retail floors that cannot wait for an after-hours window. The 18" cylindrical head clears cafeteria debris without a pre-sweep, and at 66 dB the machine works next to classrooms and patient rooms without drowning out the room. Sealed TPPL cells carry no spill risk near care areas, so facilities skip the acid-handling rules that flooded batteries bring.

How the Deck, Tanks, and Battery Work

Two counter-rotating cylindrical brushes turn at 1300 RPM under 50 lbs of pressure, agitating grout lines and textured floor while sweeping loose debris into the path. A 31" parabolic squeegee recovers solution behind them on a 0.6 HP vacuum motor.

An 11-gallon solution tank and 12-gallon recovery tank support about 3 hours per charge on most floors. The 24V TPPL battery is sealed and spill-proof at any orientation, holds a steady voltage through the discharge, and needs no watering or equalization between shifts.

Specifications

Model / Catalog Number BR 18/11 / 99685E
Cleaning Path 18"
Squeegee Width 31"
Productivity 17,969 sq ft/hr
Solution Tank 11 gallons
Recovery Tank 12 gallons
Runtime per Charge ~3 hours
Battery 24V TPPL (Thin Plate Pure Lead) — sealed, non-spill, maintenance-free
Brush Type Dual counter-rotating cylindrical
Brush Width 18"
Brush RPM 1300 RPM
Brush Pressure 50 lbs
Brush Motor 0.6 HP
Vac Motor 0.6 HP
Sound Level 66 dB
Weight 157 lbs
Dimensions (L × W × H) 43" × 21" × 41"
Tank Construction Polyethylene
Body Construction Roto-molded polyethylene


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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the runtime per charge on the Tornado BR 18/11 99685E with TPPL batteries?
The Tornado BR 18/11 with TPPL batteries provides approximately 3 hours of runtime per charge on the 24V system. At 17,969 sq ft per hour, a full charge covers roughly 53,000–54,000 sq ft before requiring a recharge.
Why choose TPPL batteries over standard lead-acid on the BR 18/11?
TPPL (Thin Plate Pure Lead) batteries are sealed, non-spill, and maintenance-free — no weekly watering, no equalization charges, and no acid exposure risk. They deliver a more consistent voltage curve throughout discharge than flooded lead-acid, maintaining brush and vacuum performance until nearly depleted, and they last longer over their service life at equivalent cycle depth.
What type of brush does the Tornado BR 18/11 use?
The BR 18/11 uses dual counter-rotating 18" cylindrical brushes spinning at 1300 RPM with 50 lbs of pressure. The cylindrical brush design scrubs and sweeps simultaneously, picking up debris without a separate pre-sweep pass — a key advantage over disc-style scrubbers on floors with loose particles.
What is the sound level of the Tornado BR 18/11?
The BR 18/11 operates at 66 dB — quieter than a normal conversation (approximately 70 dB). This makes it suitable for daytime cleaning in noise-sensitive environments like schools, hospitals, and occupied retail spaces.
What is the cleaning productivity of the Tornado BR 18/11?
The BR 18/11 covers 17,969 sq ft per hour. Its 31" parabolic squeegee delivers 100% solution recovery per pass, so no second squeegee pass is needed on standard smooth or tile floors.
What are the solution and recovery tank capacities?
The BR 18/11 holds 11 gallons of cleaning solution and 12 gallons of recovery (dirty water). The polyethylene tanks resist corrosion from cleaning chemicals and support the machine's full 3-hour runtime without requiring a refill on most floor applications.
What floors is the Tornado BR 18/11 designed for?
The BR 18/11's cylindrical brush system performs best on hard floors — sealed concrete, VCT, ceramic tile, and epoxy-coated surfaces — especially those with grout lines or surface texture where a cylindrical brush's agitation outperforms a disc pad. It is not designed for carpet extraction.

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Orders are processed within 1-2 business days and then prepared for shipment.

5. How long does it take for my order to arrive?

Estimated arrival time (ETA) is 5-7 business days for all orders.

6. Do you offer warranty?

All our products come with a manufacturer warranty of at least 1 year, depending on the brand.

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