The Mercury Hercules H-13E is a 13-inch low-speed floor machine built for the kind of stripping and scrubbing work that wears out lighter buffers in a year. A 1.5 HP A/C motor and a triple-planetary gearbox keep brush speed at 175 RPM under load, which is exactly where stripping and aggressive scrubbing pads do their best work on VCT, terrazzo, and concrete.
Built for
- Stripping VCT and finished floors: 175 RPM matches stripper chemistry dwell time
- Scrubbing tile and grout: aggressive brush or pad work in restrooms and kitchens
- Polishing concrete and terrazzo: light grit polishing pads with the supplied driver
- Bonneting carpet: low-speed bonnet pads for interim hospitality cleaning
- School and church floors: 13-inch path fits between desks, pews, and lockers
Specifications
- Apron size: 13 inches
- Motor: 1.5 HP A/C, 66-frame, two capacitors, 15 amp draw
- Brush speed: 175 RPM
- Transmission: triple-planetary high-torque gearbox
- Chassis: polished aluminum with non-marking full-wrap bumpers
- Controls: dual safety triggers with interlock
- Included: pad driver
Frequently asked questions
Is 13 inches too small for a typical commercial account?
Not for restrooms, kitchens, school classrooms, churches, and small retail. The 13-inch path navigates around fixed obstacles where a 17-inch machine has to be tipped and walked. Many cleaning companies own a 13 and a 17 and pick by the room.
Can I run a stripping pad on this machine?
Yes. 175 RPM is the right brush speed for chemical stripping, and the triple-planetary gearbox is built for the load. Use a black or brown stripping pad with the supplied driver.
Will it polish concrete?
It will run light-grit concrete polishing pads. For aggressive metal-bond grinding on concrete, use a planetary grinder built for that load instead.
Does it come with a brush?
It ships with a pad driver. A scrub brush, strip brush, or polishing brush is sold separately and chosen by the floor type.
Discount Cleaning Products is an authorized Mercury dealer with US-based customer service. Call us before you order if you are choosing between the H-13E, a 17-inch Hercules, or a higher-RPM burnisher; we can match the machine to your floor mix and crew.