Review of the Tomcat Floor Scrubber

The Tomcat floor scrubber is a commercial/industrial automatic floor scrubber. It operates as a battery-powered walk-behind machine and also comes as a ride-on model. These machines clean floors in large buildings such as warehouses, car dealerships, factories, malls, and schools. The Magnum series features battery-powered machines with 30-gallon tanks. Additionally, you can choose between two different styles: the “disk” machines and the “cylindrical” machines.

Beyond the style options, the Tomcat offers several scrub path widths. You can select a 26”, 30”, or 34” scrub path, and the wider the path, the more square feet you can clean per hour.

The price for the Tomcat ranges from about $8,400 to $10,700, plus the cost of additional equipment if needed. It includes a 1-year warranty on labor, a 3-year warranty on parts, and a 10-year warranty on the tanks.

Tomcat Floor Scrubber Features

• Built tough
• Productivity
• Central command system
• Scrubber/sweeper combination

Built Tough

Tomcat industrial floor cleaners are manufactured in the USA out of heavy-duty parts. The frame uses 7-gauge steel, and in the Magnum series, all fasteners are 100% stainless steel. Steel bumpers protect the scrub head. The tank walls use extra-thick polyurethane; at 3/8-inch thickness, they rank among the thickest in the industry.

Productivity

Tomcat floor scrubbers come with scrub paths ranging from 29–34”. A larger scrub path covers more surface area in each pass, reducing the number of trips needed down the same aisle. The machines also use a large battery pack, allowing long run times without stopping to recharge. Most batteries last about 5 hours; when they run too low, all systems except “transport” shut down automatically so the operator can return the machine to the charging station. Large tanks—up to 40% larger than some competitors—also reduce the need to stop and refill.

The two machine types add flexibility. The “disk” version uses a gimbaled mounted disk drive that conforms to various flooring types. Meanwhile, the “cylindrical” version can sweep up debris while scrubbing. This combined action may eliminate the need to dust mop beforehand, which boosts productivity even more.

Central Command Center

The command center includes an LCD readout and three different hour meters that track transport time, key-switch-on time, and scrubbing time. These meters help monitor machine use. The LCD also displays error messages that simplify troubleshooting. With over 150 programmable features, the Tomcat offers extensive customization. Even the command center is sealed to protect it from water, and it maintains brush pressure through five available settings.

Scrubber/Sweeper Combinations

The Tomcat scrubber/sweeper combinations use two cylindrical brushes. They come in scrub paths of 26”, 30”, and 34”. These brushes sweep and scrub at the same time, saving both time and money. They pick up items such as broken glass, nails, wood chips, and gravel.

Tomcat Floor Scrubber Recommendations

One client wrote in to Tomcat and explained how pleased he was with the cylindrical version. He thought it was a great machine with many standard features and believed it would please other users as well. He was especially impressed with the Tomcat’s construction, including the bumper that protects the hoses and squeegee. Additionally, he liked the way the Tomcat cleaned, noting that it removed all the tire marks left by forklifts.

One of the optional features he appreciated was the soap-dispensing system. This system eliminates the need for mixing chemicals and makes operation safer because it prevents splash accidents from heavy-duty cleaning chemicals. He also praised the drain plug—finally, a drain plug that stays put and attaches to the top of the tank. No more messy accidents or unnecessary cleanup projects!