New Powr-Flite Classic Metal Buffers/Burnisher
Our Take (from the SES Sales Team)
“Not every floor job needs a full-size machine. In a restroom, a small office, a classroom corner, an elevator lobby or behind a counter, a 17 or 20 in machine can be more than the space allows. The Classic C131-7 is Powr-Flite’s 13 in all-metal floor machine for those tighter spots. It runs at 175 rpm, the speed Powr-Flite calls the most versatile for floor machines, so the same machine can scrub, buff and polish. Power goes through an all-steel triple planetary gearbox, and the chrome-finished metal construction is built to take daily use without looking beat up. It takes 13 in pads or 11 in brushes, a thumb-activated safety interlock prevents accidental start-ups, and full surround non-marking bumpers protect walls and furniture in close quarters. The compact size also makes it easier to move between floors and to store. Note that the pad driver is sold separately, so add a 13 in pad driver if you don’t already have one. For crews who need a real swing machine for small rooms, it’s a smart fit.”
A compact 13 in floor machine for smaller areas
The Powr-Flite Classic C131-7 is a 13 in, 175 rpm floor machine for restrooms, small offices, classrooms, lobbies and other areas where a larger machine is hard to use. Powr-Flite calls 175 rpm the most versatile speed for floor machines, letting one machine handle scrubbing, buffing and polishing.
A 1 hp motor drives the pad through an all-steel triple planetary gearbox, and the all-metal, chrome-finished construction resists chips and corrosion. It uses 13 in pads or 11 in brushes, and the pad driver is sold separately. This is Powr-Flite model C131-7.
Condition: New.
What you get
Small footprint, full-size build
Add a pad driver
Features
Classic design in a compact size
- ✓Compact 13 in cleaning width for smaller areas
- ✓Versatile 1 hp, 175 rpm motor for scrubbing, buffing and polishing
- ✓All-steel triple planetary gearbox
- ✓Thumb-activated safety interlock switch prevents accidental start-ups
- ✓High-polish chrome finish and full surround non-marking bumpers
Classic metal lineup
Which Classic machine fits the job?
| C131-7 (this unit) | C171HD | C1600-3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pad size | 13 in (11 in brushes) | 17 in (15 in brushes) | 20 in |
| Pad speed | 175 rpm | 175 rpm | 1,600 rpm |
| Motor | 1 hp | 1.5 hp | 1.5 hp |
| Drive | Triple planetary gearbox | Triple planetary gearbox | V-belt |
| Typical jobs | Scrubbing, buffing and polishing in smaller areas | Stripping, grinding, scrubbing and buffing | High-speed burnishing of floor finish |
| Pad driver | Sold separately | Sold separately | 20 in flexible pad driver included |
Specifications
Powr-Flite Classic C131-7 at a glance
| Models | Classic C131-7 floor machine |
|---|---|
| Pad size | 13 in |
| Brush size | 11 in |
| Pad speed | 175 rpm |
| Motor | 1 hp |
| Transmission | All-steel triple planetary gearbox |
| Housing | All metal, chrome finish |
| Power cord | 50 ft |
| Cord strain relief | Heavy-duty metal, lock nut and spring |
| Wheels | Two 4 in non-marking |
| Handle tube | All chrome, 1.5 in |
| Operation control | Dual lever on/off safety switch |
| Pad driver | Sold separately |
| Model Numbers | Powr-Flite C131-7 (Classic metal floor machine, 13 in) |
Specifications from Powr-Flite. Technical specs may include optional equipment that is not included with all units.
Questions
Powr-Flite Classic C131-7: common questions
Is a pad driver included?
No. The pad driver is sold separately. Powr-Flite’s 613DP 11 in tufted pad driver with a UP2P clutch plate fits this machine.
What size pads and brushes does it use?
13 in pads with a pad driver, or 11 in brushes.
What jobs is it for?
At 175 rpm it handles scrubbing, buffing and polishing. Its 13 in size suits smaller areas such as restrooms, small offices and classrooms.
Should I get the 13 in or the 17 in?
The 13 in C131-7 is the better fit for small, tight rooms. For larger floors and heavy stripping, the 17 in, 1.5 hp Classic C171HD covers more ground per pass.
Not sure the C131-7 fits your space?
Tell our team about the rooms you clean and the jobs you need to do, and we will help you decide which floor machine is the right size.
