The Hydro-Force Nautilus Extreme MXE-500APF exists to solve a van-space problem: most restoration contractors carry a flood pumper for water losses and a separate portable extractor for cleaning. This machine does both. It pairs a high-capacity 18.3 GPM auto pump out and two Ametek-Lamb 8.4-inch 2-stage vacuum motors for water extraction with a 500 PSI solution pump for cleaning carpet and hard surface. One machine, one spot in the van, two revenue lines. This is the machine-only configuration.
Built for
- Restoration contractors running both water mitigation and cleaning work
- Carpet cleaners adding water damage response to their services
- Owner-operators who cannot afford van space for two machines
- Facility teams handling their own floods and their own floor care
Use cases
- Water loss extraction. Run the vacuum motors in series for maximum lift and let the 18.3 GPM auto pump out move standing water continuously instead of stopping to dump a tank.
- Carpet cleaning. The 500 PSI solution pump handles standard wand work at pressures that flush soil rather than just wetting it.
- Hard surface and tile. Switch the motors to parallel for maximum airflow and pair it with GekKo tools for tile, grout and hard floor cleaning.
- Mixed-job days. A crew can clean a commercial carpet in the morning and respond to a loss in the afternoon without swapping equipment.
The AirFlow+ system is the real differentiator
Vacuum motors wired in series produce lift; wired in parallel they produce airflow. Most machines pick one at the factory and you live with it. AirFlow+ lets you switch configurations in under a minute with no mechanical skill required - which means the same machine is correctly configured for pulling water out of a saturated pad and for cleaning tile, two jobs with opposite requirements.
The Nautilus portable extractor line holds Platinum Certification from the Carpet and Rug Institute, CRI's highest designation, which reflects tested cleaning and water-removal performance rather than a marketing claim.
Specifications
- Vacuum: two Ametek-Lamb 8.4-inch 2-stage vacuum motors with AirFlow+ series/parallel switching
- Solution pump: 500 PSI (Pump-Tec, 1/2 HP motor, approximately 1.06 gpm)
- Pump out: high-capacity Little Giant auto pump out up to 18.3 GPM, with 3/4-inch x 50-foot pump out hose
- Tanks: 12 gallon solution and 12 gallon waste
- Body: roto-molded polyethylene; 12-inch rear wheels and 5-inch casters
- Dimensions: approximately 42 inches H x 34 inches L x 23 inches W
- Weight: approximately 162 lbs
- Standard items: two 25-foot extension cords, AH224 2-inch Flash Cuff starter, AH201 2-inch to 1.5-inch Flash Cuff reducer
- CRI Platinum certified
- Configuration: machine only
Frequently asked questions
Can this really replace a separate flood pumper?
That is the design intent. It includes a high-capacity 18.3 GPM auto pump out and two 2-stage vacuum motors for water extraction, plus a 500 PSI solution pump for cleaning, so one machine covers both roles instead of carrying two.
What does AirFlow+ do?
It lets you switch the two vacuum motors between series and parallel configuration in under a minute with no mechanical skill. Series gives maximum lift for water extraction; parallel gives maximum airflow for hard surface and tile cleaning.
What does machine only include?
The machine ships without a hose package. Standard items included are two 25-foot extension cords, an AH224 2-inch Flash Cuff starter and an AH201 2-inch to 1.5-inch Flash Cuff reducer.
Is 500 PSI enough for carpet cleaning?
Yes for standard portable extraction work. 500 PSI is the working range for wand cleaning of carpet and is also what drives GekKo hard surface tools.
What is CRI Platinum certification?
Platinum is the highest designation in the Carpet and Rug Institute's certification program, awarded based on tested soil removal and water extraction performance rather than manufacturer claims.
Discount Cleaning Products is an authorized Hydro-Force dealer. Our US-based team can walk you through hose packages, wands and GekKo tooling so a machine-only purchase arrives as a working setup rather than a puzzle.
