The Mercury BOSS Multi-Tasker is the dual-speed floor machine that lets a building services contractor or in-house janitorial team retire two or three older buffers and run one platform across every floor in the building. With 175 RPM for scrubbing and stripping and 300 RPM for spray buffing and polishing, plus interchangeable 13", 17", and 21" aprons in the box, the BOSS Multi-Tasker handles the narrow back-of-house corridors, standard hallways, and wide-open retail spaces a single facility usually contains - without a second machine and without renting up.
Built for crews that work multiple floor types in one shift
The 175/300 RPM dual-speed switch is the reason this platform is named Multi-Tasker. On Monday morning a crew can drop in the 21" apron with a stripping pad and run 175 RPM to take old finish off a school cafeteria; that afternoon the same machine, with the 13" apron and a polishing pad at 300 RPM, can spray-buff the front entry. Because the apron and pad driver are tool-less swaps, the changeover is a few minutes, not a service call.
Use cases
Hard-floor stripping and recoat in schools, hospitals, retail, and office buildings. Spray buffing and high-speed polishing of waxed VCT in lobbies and corridors. Bonneting and interim carpet maintenance in mixed-floor environments. Stone, marble, and terrazzo restoration when paired with the Unicorn weight kit, which adds up to 50 pounds of downward pressure for serious cut. Tile and grout deep cleaning with the appropriate brush. Wood floor screening, polishing, and prep when used with the correct screen-back pad.
Why operators pick the BOSS Multi-Tasker over a single-speed machine
Operators on commercial floor-care forums repeatedly point out the same trade-off: a single-speed 175 buffer is the workhorse of stripping, but it cannot move fast enough for high-shine maintenance, so contractors end up buying a separate 300+ RPM polisher. The BOSS Multi-Tasker is the answer to that problem. Crews stretch one capital purchase, one set of training, and one parts inventory across the whole building. The 50-foot cord and the all-metal gearbox are favorite details among reviewers - the cord eliminates extension reels in most rooms, and the gearbox is rebuildable rather than disposable.
What is included
One BOSS Multi-Tasker dual-speed floor machine. Three full-wrap aprons in 13", 17", and 21". Three bristle-style pad drivers in 12", 16", and 20". SST-4 four-gallon solution tank with on-handle activation. Unicorn weight set for stripping and stone work. 50-foot heavy-gauge power cord. Operator manual.
Specifications
- Motor: 1.5 HP, dual-speed
- Brush speed: 175 RPM (low) and 300 RPM (high)
- Working widths: 13", 17", and 21" (apron dependent)
- Solution tank: 4 gallons (SST-4, included)
- Power cord: 50 feet
- Drive: gear-driven, all-metal gearbox
- Voltage: 115V, single-phase
Frequently asked questions
Will one machine really replace a separate buffer and a separate polisher?
Yes, for the work most contract cleaners do. The 175 RPM speed handles wet stripping, scrubbing, and bonneting; the 300 RPM speed handles spray buffing and high-shine polishing. Crews that operate burnishers above 1,500 RPM still keep a dedicated burnisher for that step, but the BOSS Multi-Tasker covers the entire low-and-mid speed band on its own.
What size apron should we run most often?
For productivity in open commercial space, the 21" apron with a 20" pad driver covers ground fastest. The 17" apron is the all-around hallway size. The 13" is for restrooms, kitchens, and tight spots where the larger apron will not fit. Because all three are in the box, you do not have to pick.
Does the Unicorn weight kit come with the package?
Yes - this configuration includes the Unicorn weight set. It snaps onto the chassis and adds up to 50 pounds of downward pressure for hard-finish stripping, deep grinding on terrazzo, and marble restoration with diamond pads.
Can I source replacement pads and drivers locally?
Yes. The Multi-Tasker uses standard pad-driver bolt patterns and standard 12", 16", 17", 20", and 21" floor pads from any pad manufacturer. Mercury parts (apron clips, gear case parts, switch) are stocked through authorized dealers including Discount Cleaning Products.
Can the BOSS Multi-Tasker run on a 20-amp circuit?
Yes. The 1.5 HP dual-speed motor draws within the limit of a standard 20-amp 115V circuit when starting and during normal cut. Verify the building circuit is rated for the inrush at start-up; chained extensions and shared loads with vacuums or burnishers on the same circuit are the most common cause of nuisance breaker trips on commercial floor machines.
How is the 175 vs 300 RPM choice made in practice?
Run 175 RPM whenever liquid is on the floor - stripping, scrubbing, bonneting, deep-cleaning tile and grout, and stone restoration with weight. Run 300 RPM when the floor is dry and you want to put a wet-look shine on wax or polish a softer finish. Switching mid-shift between the two speeds is normal and the gearbox is built for it.
What is the warranty?
Mercury Floor Machines is U.S.-built and warranties the gear case for the period stated in the included documentation. Honoring that warranty requires the product to be purchased from an authorized dealer; Discount Cleaning Products is an authorized Mercury dealer.
Discount Cleaning Products is an authorized Mercury Floor Machines dealer with U.S.-based customer service and direct-from-manufacturer pricing. If you need help configuring the right apron and pad driver for your floor type, call us before ordering and we will spec the right setup for the work.
