The Koblenz TP-2015 N is the 20-inch version of the same cast iron platform, built for buildings where the limiting factor is square footage rather than tight corners. At 175 RPM with a 1.5 HP motor and 106 pounds of net weight, it strips, scrubs, bonnets and polishes a wider path per pass, which is what shortens a strip-and-recoat weekend in a school or a warehouse office.
Built for
- Facilities roughly 5,000 to 15,000 square feet of hard floor
- School cafeterias, gymnasium corridors and large open retail
- Contract crews doing scheduled strip-and-recoat work on tight weekends
- Teams that want one low-speed machine to cover stripping, scrubbing and bonnet cleaning
Use cases
Scheduled strip and recoat
A 20-inch path covers noticeably more floor per pass than a 17-inch, and on a strip weekend the machine is the bottleneck. The heavier cast iron chassis also puts more weight on the stripping pad, so old finish releases with less dwell time and less operator downpressure.
Routine scrubbing between strip cycles
With a red or blue pad and neutral cleaner, the TP-2015 N handles weekly or monthly scrubbing on VCT, sealed concrete and quarry tile. Keeping up with scrubbing is what pushes the next full strip further out.
Interim carpet care
A bonnet driver turns the same machine into an interim carpet cleaner for lobbies and corridors, so a single frame covers both the hard-floor and soft-floor program.
Large open floor plans
Where furniture is sparse and runs are long, the wider head is straightforwardly faster. In buildings with heavy casework and small rooms, the 17-inch TP-1715 N is usually the better tool.
Why crews choose it
Triple planetary all-steel gears distribute torque across the pad driver more evenly than single or double planetary transmissions, which is what makes a 20-inch machine controllable rather than something that fights the operator.
The cast iron chassis and reinforced epoxy powder coated steel shroud are the reason machines in this class stay in service for years of stripping chemicals and van transport.
5-inch non-marking wheels and a chromed 13 gauge steel handle mean the machine transports across finished floors without scuffing and without wrist strain on long runs.
Specifications
- Brush speed: 175 RPM
- Pad size: 20 inches
- Motor: precision balanced, 1.5 HP
- Transmission: triple planetary, all steel gears
- Cord: 50 ft, 3-wire grounded, 14 gauge
- Handle: chromed 13 gauge steel, 1-1/4 inch diameter
- Wheels: 5-inch non-marking
- Shroud: reinforced epoxy powder coated steel
- Chassis: cast iron
- Net weight: 106 lb; shipping weight 125 lb
- Pad driver: not included
Frequently asked questions
What is a triple planetary gearbox and why does it matter?
It is the gear set that transmits power from the motor to the pad driver. Single and double planetary gearboxes do not balance load across the pad as evenly; a triple planetary set gives better torque and balance control, which shows up as smoother operation and less operator fatigue on long stripping runs.
Is a pad driver included?
No. This machine ships without a pad driver so you can match the driver to the work: a pad holder for stripping and scrubbing, a brush for grout and safety tile, or a bonnet driver for carpet. Call or message us with the pad size you run and we will confirm the right part number.
What is 175 RPM good for?
175 RPM is the standard low-speed range for stripping, scrubbing, carpet bonnet cleaning and light polishing. It is the wet-work speed. Bringing a finish up to gloss is a separate step done by a burnisher at 1500 RPM or higher.
How much weight should a stripping machine have?
For commercial stripping, crews generally want a machine over 100 pounds in a 20-inch size, because pad pressure is what breaks the finish down. The TP-2015 N is 106 lb net, which puts it in that range without optional weights.
Discount Cleaning Products is an authorized Koblenz dealer. Every machine ships new in the factory carton with the full manufacturer warranty, and our US-based team can match pad drivers, pads and replacement parts to the model you own so a routine wear item never turns into downtime.