Clarke MA30 13B
#7 in Under 17 inFull review
A quiet cordless micro scrubber for restrooms, small shops and day cleaning around people. Its battery lasts about 40 minutes and it costs more than larger disc machines.
Amazon $3,826$3,826
The Clarke MA30 13B is the better floor scrubber overall, rated 2.6 to 2.3. The Clarke MA30 13B leads on noise. The Powr-Flite PS030-W14-UG wins on value, recovery tank and runtime. The Powr-Flite PS030-W14-UG costs $1,177 less ($2,649 vs $3,826).
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Powr-Flite PS030-W14-UG
#11 in Under 17 inFull review
A low-profile compact disc scrubber for cafeterias and restaurants with tables to clean under. With no published warranty it trails the other compact machines.
Amazon $2,649$2,649
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Clarke MA30 13B for noise (66 dB(A) vs 71.5 dB(A)).
- Choose the Powr-Flite PS030-W14-UG for value ($203.77 per inch of path ($2,649, 13 in) vs $285.52 per inch of path ($3,826, 13.4 in)), recovery tank (3 gal recovery tank vs 1.6 gal recovery tank) and runtime (1 h per charge vs 0.7 h per charge).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every under 17 in floor scrubber; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Clarke MA30 13B | Powr-Flite PS030-W14-UG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.6/5 | 2.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 18 $285.52 per inch of path ($3,826, 13.4 in) | 36 $203.77 per inch of path ($2,649, 13 in) |
| Cleaning path 20% | 18 13.4 in cleaning path | 15 13 in cleaning path |
| Recovery tank 15% | 17 1.6 gal recovery tank | 41 3 gal recovery tank |
| Runtime 15% | 5 0.7 h per charge | 14 1 h per charge |
| Noise 5% | 60 66 dB(A) | 23 71.5 dB(A) |
| Warranty 15% | 100 5-year parts warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Clarke MA30 13B | Powr-Flite PS030-W14-UG | |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaning | ||
| Cleaning path | 13.4 in | 13 in |
| Squeegee width | 14 in | 18 in |
| Brush type | Cylindrical roller | Disc |
| Brush speed | 1,000 rpm | 180 rpm |
| Brush pressure | 26.4 lb | 64 lb |
| Maker productivity claim (not scored) | 14,369 sq ft/h | 9,742 sq ft/h |
| Tanks | ||
| Solution tank | 1.6 gal | 2 gal |
| Recovery tank | 1.6 gal | 3 gal |
| Power | ||
| Power | Battery (lithium) | Battery (AGM) |
| Voltage | 36 V | 24 V |
| Runtime per charge | 0.7 h | 1 h |
| Build | ||
| Noise | 66 dB(A) | 71.5 dB(A) |
| Weight | 55 lb | 135 lb |
| Parts warranty | 5 years | - |
| Labor warranty | 2 years | - |