The Koblenz TP-1715 N is the 17-inch low-speed floor machine that fits the way most buildings are actually laid out. Seventeen inches is the industry standard base size because it turns inside restroom bays, classroom aisles and corridors under 5,000 square feet where a 20-inch head simply will not track, and at 175 RPM with a 1.5 HP motor it strips, scrubs, bonnets and polishes on one machine.
Built for
- Restrooms, classrooms and offices under about 5,000 square feet
- Contract crews who need one machine to strip, scrub and bonnet carpet
- Buildings with tight aisles, fixed casework or heavy furniture
- Facility teams replacing an aging swing machine with a serviceable cast iron unit
Use cases
Strip and recoat work
At 175 RPM with a black stripping pad, the TP-1715 N breaks down old finish so it can be picked up wet. The cast iron chassis puts real weight over the pad, which is what does the work; on a lighter machine the operator ends up pushing down to compensate.
Daily and weekly scrubbing
With a red or blue pad and a neutral cleaner, the same machine handles routine scrubbing between strip cycles. That is the whole argument for a low-speed machine: one frame, several pads, most of the hard-floor program covered.
Carpet bonnet cleaning
Swap to a bonnet driver and the TP-1715 N becomes an interim carpet machine for lobbies and corridors that have to look presentable before a full extraction is scheduled.
Tight-footprint buildings
A 17-inch head is more maneuverable than a 20-inch in restrooms and around fixed furniture. Choosing too large a machine for a small building costs more time in edge work than it saves in coverage.
Why crews choose it
Triple planetary all-steel gears transmit power from motor to pad driver more smoothly than single or double planetary sets, which reduces the machine's tendency to walk away from the operator when a pad grabs.
A cast iron chassis under a reinforced epoxy powder coated steel shroud brings the machine to 96 pounds net - heavy enough to strip properly, and built to survive being dragged in and out of a van for years.
A safety switch and locking mechanism prevent an accidental start, which matters on a machine that will torque hard the moment the pad touches the floor.
Specifications
- Brush speed: 175 RPM
- Pad size: 17 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: 96 lb; shipping weight 123 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.
Should I buy the 17-inch or the 20-inch version?
Use the building. Under roughly 5,000 square feet, or anywhere with tight aisles and fixed casework, the 17-inch is easier to work and finishes faster because you spend less time on edges. Between 5,000 and 15,000 square feet the 20-inch TP-2015 N covers ground faster.
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.
