New Viper AS5160 20" Pad Assist Floor Scrubber

Our Take (from the SES Sales Team)

The Viper AS5160, manufactured under the Nilfisk Advance brand of companies, is a smaller-sized 20" walk-behind battery floor scrubber that delivers excellent productivity and durability at a competitive price. For facilities that need to cover large indoor areas (warehouses, schools, hospitals, supermarkets), it has much to offer, next to the performance of more expensive brands, while benefiting from Nilfisk's service and parts support network. In comparison to lower-cost no-name machines, the AS5160 stands out for its robust buildup (rotationally molded tanks, solid chassis), large tank capacity, and proven motors. Compared to premium scrubbers, it may lack some "bells and whistles", but it offers good performance, especially in environments where uptime, ease of maintenance, and simplicity matter. One of its strongest selling points is the backing of Nilfisk, with reliable parts, widespread service, and a proven track record in commercial cleaning equipment. For end users, that lowers risk compared to buying cheaper machines without proven service histories. Key Features Strong warranty and parts availability via Nilfisk, reducing lifecycle cost and downtime. Larger than average solution & recovery tank capacity for its class (16 gal / 61 L), meaning less frequent refills/dumping compared to smaller machines. Good productivity (area cleaned per hour) thanks to its 20-inch cleaning path, solid brush/pad power, and full-sized vacuum/squeegee assemblies. Flexibility: available in pad-assist or traction-drive variants; choice of wet batteries or maintenance-free AGM; options like orbital deck for special cleaning or stripping. The Viper AS5160 is an excellent floor scrubber and gives strong value for what it delivers. It sits well between budget and premium in the scrubber market. It has high enough quality to satisfy demanding users, yet remains affordable compared to top-tier names. Backed by Nilfisk's support, it reduces risk, which is often as important as raw specifications. If you need a reliable scrubber with good warranty and service, the AS5160 is well worth considering.

A 20-inch pad-assist walk-behind scrubber with 16-gallon tanks

The Viper AS5160 is a battery-powered, pad-assist walk-behind automatic floor scrubber with a 20 in (51 cm) disc deck, 16-gallon (61 L) solution and recovery tanks and a 31 in squeegee. Viper calls the AS5160 family rugged, productive medium-sized scrubbers with big tank capacity that are simple to use. The pad-assist version has no traction motor: the rotating pad helps pull the machine while the operator guides it, which keeps the machine simple. Viper shows it at work in offices, reception areas, halls, canteens and fitness centers, and it runs on a 24 V system of two 12 V batteries.

Reading the model numbers: Viper names the battery packages AS5160 W105 OBC PH, W130 OBC PH and A105 OBC PH. W is wet batteries, A is AGM, the number is the amp-hour rating, OBC is the onboard charger and PH is the pad holder. 50000401 is the same scrubber without batteries.

Features:

• 16-gallon solution and recovery tanks mean fewer stops to refill and empty
• Pad-assist drive: the rotating pad helps move the machine, with no traction motor to maintain
• Safety switches built into the handle
• Onboard charger on the battery packages for convenient charging
• 31 in squeegee with gum rubber front and rear blades

Viper AS5160 walk-behind scrubber

Daily scrubbing in a hall

Controls on the handle

Technical specs may include optional equipment that is not included with all units.

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