New Powr-Flite Classic Metal 1600 Buffers/Burnisher
Our Take (from the SES Sales Team)
“A 1,600 rpm burnisher is about shine, and the Classic C1600-3 is built to bring a high gloss back to floors that get burnished on a schedule: school corridors, grocery aisles, retail floors and hospital hallways. What sets it apart from a lot of corded burnishers is how the pad meets the floor. Instead of a compensating caster, Powr-Flite balances the machine’s weight and pairs it with a flexible 20 in pad driver, so the whole pad stays in contact and follows low spots and high spots instead of riding on one edge. That matters, because an edge digging in at high spots is what powders and cuts finish. The 1.5 hp motor drives the pad through a V-belt, the base and handle housing are all metal, and the handle adjusts for a more comfortable working height. Powr-Flite rates it at 23,500 sq ft per hour. The flexible pad driver is included, so you only need burnishing pads to get started. For crews that burnish finished floors regularly, this is a straightforward, durable machine.”
An all-metal 1,600 rpm burnisher with full pad-to-floor contact
The Powr-Flite Classic C1600-3 is a corded high-speed burnisher for polishing finished floors in schools, retail stores, grocery stores, hospitals and offices. A 1.5 hp motor turns a 20 in pad at 1,600 rpm through a V-belt drive, and Powr-Flite rates it at 23,500 sq ft per hour.
Unlike conventional burnishers, the Classic is precision balanced and uses a flexible pad driver, so the pad keeps full contact with the floor without a compensating caster. The 20 in flexible pad driver is included. This is Powr-Flite model C1600-3.
Condition: New.
What you get
Ready to burnish
Full pad contact without a compensating caster
Features
Built for regular burnishing
- ✓Precision-balanced weight distribution for complete pad-to-floor contact
- ✓Flexible 20 in pad driver conforms to uneven floors, with no compensating caster needed
- ✓Thumb-activated safety interlock prevents accidental start-ups
- ✓Full surround non-marking bumper helps protect walls and furniture
- ✓Adjustable all-metal handle for a more comfortable working height
Classic metal lineup
Which Classic machine fits the job?
| C131-7 | C171HD | C1600-3 (this unit) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 C1600-3 at a glance
| Models | Classic C1600-3 burnisher |
|---|---|
| Pad size | 20 in |
| Pad speed | 1,600 rpm |
| Motor | 1.5 hp |
| Transmission | V-belt drive |
| Pad pressure | 17 lb |
| Pad driver | 20 in flexible, included |
| Cleaning productivity | 23,500 sq ft per hour |
| Power | 120 V / 60 Hz |
| Wheels | Two 5 in non-marking |
| Handle tube | All chrome, 1.5 in |
| Cord strain relief | Heavy-duty metal, lock nut and spring |
| Operation control | Dual lever on/off safety switch |
| Weight | 101 lb |
| Model Numbers | Powr-Flite C1600-3 (Classic metal burnisher, 1,600 rpm) |
Specifications from Powr-Flite. Technical specs may include optional equipment that is not included with all units.
Questions
Powr-Flite Classic C1600-3: common questions
Does it come with a pad driver?
Yes. A 20 in flexible pad driver is included. You only need 20 in burnishing pads to get started.
Why doesn’t it have a compensating caster?
The Classic is precision balanced and uses a flexible pad driver, so the pad stays in full contact with the floor on its own, including over low and high spots.
What size pads does it use?
20 in burnishing pads. Powr-Flite offers 20 in Porko Plus and combo burnishing pads for this machine.
Can I scrub or strip floors with it?
Powr-Flite designs the C1600-3 for burnishing floor finish at 1,600 rpm. Scrubbing and stripping are jobs for a 175 rpm floor machine such as the Classic C171HD.
Not sure the C1600-3 fits your floors?
Tell our team about the floor finish, the square footage and how often you burnish, and we will help you decide if this is the right machine.
