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
The Powr-Flite PS030-W14-UG is the better floor scrubber overall, rated 2.3 to 2.2. The Powr-Flite PS030-W14-UG leads on value. The Tennant CS16 wins on recovery tank and noise. The Powr-Flite PS030-W14-UG costs $2,032 less ($2,649 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 Powr-Flite PS030-W14-UG for value ($203.77 per inch of path ($2,649, 13 in) vs $339.20 per inch of path ($4,681, 13.8 in)).
- Choose the Tennant CS16 for recovery tank (4.4 gal recovery tank vs 3 gal recovery tank) and noise (68 dB(A) vs 71.5 dB(A)).
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 | Powr-Flite PS030-W14-UG | Tennant CS16 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.3/5 | 2.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 36 $203.77 per inch of path ($2,649, 13 in) | 9 $339.20 per inch of path ($4,681, 13.8 in) |
| Cleaning path 20% | 15 13 in cleaning path | 22 13.8 in cleaning path |
| Recovery tank 15% | 41 3 gal recovery tank | 55 4.4 gal recovery tank |
| Runtime 15% | 14 1 h per charge | 14 1 h per charge |
| Noise 5% | 23 71.5 dB(A) | 47 68 dB(A) |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 1-year parts warranty |
Specifications
| Powr-Flite PS030-W14-UG | Tennant CS16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaning | ||
| Cleaning path | 13 in | 13.8 in |
| Squeegee width | 18 in | - |
| Brush type | Disc | Disc |
| Brush speed | 180 rpm | 140 rpm |
| Brush pressure | 64 lb | 55 lb |
| Maker productivity claim (not scored) | 9,742 sq ft/h | 13,993 sq ft/h |
| Tanks | ||
| Solution tank | 2 gal | 3.9 gal |
| Recovery tank | 3 gal | 4.4 gal |
| Power | ||
| Power | Battery (AGM) | Battery |
| Voltage | 24 V | - |
| Runtime per charge | 1 h | 1 h |
| Build | ||
| Noise | 71.5 dB(A) | 68 dB(A) |
| Weight | 135 lb | 79.3 lb |
| Parts warranty | - | 1 year |
| Labor warranty | - | 1 year |