Minuteman E14 Battery
#9 in Under 17 inFull review
A compact disc scrubber that carries more water than its size suggests, for schools and stores with long aisles. Its warranty is short.
Amazon $3,140.30$3,140.30
The Minuteman E14 Battery is the better floor scrubber overall, rated 2.5 to 2.2. The Minuteman E14 Battery leads on value and runtime. The Minuteman E14 Battery costs $1,540.70 less ($3,140.30 vs $4,681).
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Tennant CS16
#13 in Under 17 inFull review
A compact disc scrubber with full-size pad pressure, for small facilities that already run Tennant equipment. The one-year warranty and high price hold its score down.
Amazon $4,681$4,681
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Minuteman E14 Battery for value ($224.31 per inch of path ($3,140.30, 14 in) vs $339.20 per inch of path ($4,681, 13.8 in)) and runtime (1.3 h per charge vs 1 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 | Minuteman E14 Battery | Tennant CS16 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.5/5 | 2.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 30 $224.31 per inch of path ($3,140.30, 14 in) | 9 $339.20 per inch of path ($4,681, 13.8 in) |
| Cleaning path 20% | 23 14 in cleaning path | 22 13.8 in cleaning path |
| Recovery tank 15% | 58 4.8 gal recovery tank | 55 4.4 gal recovery tank |
| Runtime 15% | 23 1.3 h per charge | 14 1 h per charge |
| Noise 5% | 50 sound level not published (neutral score used) | 47 68 dB(A) |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year parts warranty | 0 1-year parts warranty |
Specifications
| Minuteman E14 Battery | Tennant CS16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaning | ||
| Cleaning path | 14 in | 13.8 in |
| Squeegee width | 16.5 in | - |
| Brush type | Disc | Disc |
| Brush speed | 170 rpm | 140 rpm |
| Brush pressure | 62 lb | 55 lb |
| Maker productivity claim (not scored) | 11,302 sq ft/h | 13,993 sq ft/h |
| Tanks | ||
| Solution tank | 4.2 gal | 3.9 gal |
| Recovery tank | 4.8 gal | 4.4 gal |
| Power | ||
| Power | Battery (AGM) | Battery |
| Runtime per charge | 1.3 h | 1 h |
| Build | ||
| Noise | - | 68 dB(A) |
| Weight | 138.9 lb | 79.3 lb |
| Parts warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Labor warranty | 1 year | 1 year |