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T981 Ride-On Floor Scrubber

This simple-to-use effective ride-on scrubber delivers a high-performance clean with a design intended for service access. Clean effectively anytime with T981’s versatile operation and boost productivity with large solution tank capacity. This ride-on offers the right solution for your application with the 36in disk or 30in cylindrical scrub deck options. T981 is ideal for cleaning light-to-medium dirt in large spaces such as retail; logistics; and light industry.

Cleaning Path
36 in / 900 mm (disk), 30 in / 750 mm (cylindrical)
Solution Tank Capacity
33 gal / 125 L
Main Down Pressure
Up to 220.5 lb / 100 kg (disk), Up to 110.3 lb / 50 kg (cylindrical)
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T981 FEATURES

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HIGHLIGHTS

  • Clean in congested areas of the facility with small turning radius.
  • Get more cleaning done with the lead acid batteries that allow cleaning shifts up to 6 hours.
  • Boost productivity with 33 gal / 125 L solution tank capacity.
  • Ease of start-up and quick post-cleaning routines with fast, no-tools squeegee attachment system.
  • Simplify operator training with easy to choose optimal cleaning settings.
  • Get the right cleaning technology for your application from the two different scrub decks: 36in disk and 30in cylindrical.
  • Increase productivity by reaching more areas of the facility with excellent ramp climbing capability from a strong front traction motor up front. (Up to 16% climbing angle).

T981 SPECIFICATIONS

  • Estimated Coverage/Productivity: Up to 57048.7 sq ft / 5300 sq m (disk), Up to 46284.8 sq ft / 4300 sq m (cylindrical)
  • Weight: 1558.7 lbs / 707 kg (disk with heaviest battery), 1576.3 lbs / 715 kg (cylindrical with heaviest battery)
  • Squeegee Width: 43.3 in / 1100 mm (Disk), 39.8 in / 1010 mm (Cylindrical)
  • Machine Type: Ride-On
  • Estimated Run Time: Up to 6.4 hours
  • Pad RPMs: Up to 200 rpm (Disk), Up to 1000 rpm (Cylindrical)
  • Machine Length: 67.7 in / 1720 mm (Disk), 71.3 in / 1810 mm (Cylindrical)
  • Cleaning Path: 36 in / 900 mm (disk), 30 in / 750 mm (cylindrical)
  • Application: Indoor
  • Recovery Tank Capacity: 36 gal / 135 L
  • Solution Tank Capacity: 33 gal / 125 L
  • Sound Level: As low as 72 dBA
  • Main Down Pressure: Up to 220.5 lb / 100 kg (disk), Up to 110.3 lb / 50 kg (cylindrical)
  • Power Source: Battery
  • Machine Width: 43.3 in / 1100 mm (disk), 41.3 in / 1050 mm (cylindrical)
  • Head Type: Disk, Cylindrical
  • Machine Height: 53.5 in / 1360 mm
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T981 KEY BENEFITS

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Reduce Time and Cost to Clean

Clean every square meter of a facility’s floor efficiently and save budget with cost-reducing features.

  • Reach many areas of the facility and get more cleaning done with the maneuverability and productivity of a ride-on scrubber.
  • Maximize cleaning productivity with the lead acid batteries that allow cleaning shifts up to 6 hours and large 33 gal / 125 L solution tank capacity.
  • Protect the machine and your facility with rubber rollers and a squeegee protection frame.
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Enhance Facility Image

Maintain a consistent clean with features that ensure dependable operation to deliver optimal results.

  • Enhance facility image with excellent water pick-up from multi-stage vacuum motor, parabolic squeegee design and standard Linatex® blades.
  • Meet your facility’s cleaning performance needs with easy to choose pre-set programs.
  • Quick, mess-free tank draining with large, pinch-style recovery tank drain hose.
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Easy Operation & Maintenance

Improve ease of operation using the T981’s simple controls and comfortable design.

  • Easily perform preventative daily maintenance with yellow touch points.
  • Straight-forward operator training with easy-to-use, adjustable cleaning settings.
  • Reduce maintenance time by easily accessing service areas with removeable panels.
  • Simple no-tools, no-touch brush change system.
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Maintain Health and Safety

Minimize accidents and help keep employees healthy with the T981’s health and safety features.

  • Minimize the risk of slip-and-fall accidents with excellent water pick-up from parabolic squeegee design and standard Linatex® blades.

T981 PARTS

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36V, 21A, 85-265VAC, 45/65Hz Charger
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T981 RELATED MACHINES

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Ride-On Floor Scrubber

The T7 Ride-On Floor Scrubber from Tennant fits through doorways and on elevators, and it uses battery power to quietly clean.

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Estimated Coverage/Productivity
Up to 56320 sq ft / 5230 sq m
Cleaning Path
26 in / 650 mm, 32 in / 800 mm
Main Down Pressure
Up to 160 lb / 73 kg
Solution Tank Capacity
29 gal / 110 L
Sound Level
As low as 67 dBA
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Compact Battery Ride-On Floor Scrubber

Highly maneuverable, battery ride-on scrubber with a compact footprint and tight turning radius.

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Estimated Coverage/Productivity
Up to 72160 sq ft / 6660 sq m
Cleaning Path
32 in / 800 mm, 41 in / 1040 mm
Main Down Pressure
Up to 250 lb / 114 kg
Solution Tank Capacity
35 gal / 132 L
Sound Level
As low as 62 dBA
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Small Ride-On Scrubber

The T681 is a maneuverable and productive small ride-on scrubber that is operator friendly and best suited for large spaces such as retail stores, hospitals, and schools.

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Estimated Coverage/Productivity
Up to 54605 sq ft / 5073 sq m
Cleaning Path
33.5 in / 850 mm
Main Down Pressure
Up to 132.3 lbs / 60 kg
Solution Tank Capacity
26.4 gal / 100 L
Sound Level
As low as 75 dBA

T981 SERVICE

Keeping You Up & Running

Keep your Tennant equipment running at peak performance, limit downtime and reduce your overall cost to clean with a TennantTrue® Service and Maintenance Plan.

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