| Machine Type | Walk-Behind Battery Burnisher |
|---|---|
| Power Source | Battery (Electric) |
| Pad Speed | 2000 RPM |
| Cleaning Path Width | 20 in (508 mm) |
| Sound Level | 69 dB(A) |
New Tennant B5 20" Walk-Behind Battery Burnisher
Our Take (from the SES Sales Team)
“The B5 is the battery burnisher we suggest for schools, healthcare, retail and office buildings that want a high-gloss finish without propane fumes or a cord to manage. The 20 in pad spins at 2,100 rpm, and Tennant says the battery power and pad speed deliver propane-like gloss. The feature that sets it apart is dust control: active dust control with HEPA filtration at 99.97 percent at 0.3 micron is standard, so burnishing dust goes into a bag instead of the air, and there is less need to dust mop afterward. It is quiet at 64 dBA, so it can run while people are in the building. The head flips up and locks at 90 degrees, which lets the operator change pads standing up, and it tilts and locks at 45 degrees for moving between areas. At 24.5 in wide with a 60 in minimum aisle turn, it fits elevators and tight corridors. This pad assist version is rated at 16,260 sq ft per hour; the self-propelled B5 raises that to 20,000 sq ft per hour.”
A quiet 20 in battery burnisher with active HEPA dust control
The Tennant B5 is a battery-powered walk-behind burnisher for schools, healthcare facilities, retail stores and office buildings. A 20 in pad running at 2,100 rpm brings floors to a high-gloss finish, and standard active dust control with HEPA filtration captures burnishing dust as you go.
This is Tennant's B5 base build with pad assist drive: three 12 V, 185 Ah wet batteries (36 V), an on-board 25 A charger, mechanical Set and Forget down pressure and the active HEPA dust control system. Tennant ships it with one burnishing pad, a paper filter bag, a HEPA filter and the operator manual.
Condition: New.
What you get
Ready to burnish
Why active HEPA dust control matters
Features
Built around the operator
- ✓90-degree flip-up head for pad changes from an ergonomic position
- ✓Head tilts up and locks at 45 degrees for safe transport between areas
- ✓Two-way gas shock on the clamshell tank prevents slamming
- ✓Tool-free, self-adjusting dust control skirt
- ✓Double-wall rotomolded Duramer construction, ETL listed for the US and Canada
Choosing a drive
B5 pad assist or self-propelled?
| Pad assist (this unit) | Self-propelled | |
|---|---|---|
| Productivity (max) | 16,260 sq ft/hr (1,510 m²) | 20,000 sq ft/hr (2,500 m²) |
| With 2 in overlap | 13,500 sq ft/hr (1,260 m²) | 18,000 sq ft/hr (1,670 m²) |
| Burnishing speed | Pad assist (no propel motor) | 100 to 200 ft/min (30 to 60 m/min) |
| Standard battery | 185 Ah wet | 225 Ah wet |
| Weight with batteries | 507 lb (230 kg) | 572 lb (259 kg) |
Both versions share the 20 in path, 2,100 rpm pad speed, HEPA dust control and 59 x 24.5 x 43 in footprint.
Specifications
Tennant B5 pad assist at a glance
| Models | B5 20 in Pad Assist |
|---|---|
| Burnishing path | 20 in (510 mm) |
| Productivity | 16,260 sq ft/hr max (1,510 m²); 13,500 sq ft/hr with 2 in overlap (1,260 m²) |
| Pad motor | 36 V, 2.8 hp max (2.1 kW) |
| Pad speed | 2,100 rpm |
| Pad pressure | Mechanical Set and Forget |
| Dust control | Active, 180 W vacuum motor |
| Filtration | HEPA, 99.97% @ 0.3 micron |
| Dust bag capacity | 1.27 qt (1.4 L) |
| Batteries | 3 x 12 V, 185 Ah wet (36 V) |
| Charger | On-board, 25 A |
| Grade level (max) | 9% burnishing; 19.5% transport |
| Minimum aisle turn | 60 in (1,524 mm) |
| Sound level | 64 dBA |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 59 x 24.5 x 43 in (1,499 x 622 x 1,092 mm) |
| Weight | 193 lb without batteries (87.5 kg); 507 lb with batteries (230 kg) |
| Protection grade | IPX3 |
| Approvals | ETL listed (US and Canada) |
| Model Numbers | B5-510-2000058 (Tennant B5 20 in base configuration) |
Technical specs may include optional equipment that is not included with all units.
Questions
Tennant B5: common questions
Is the B5 safe to run in occupied buildings?
It is a battery burnisher, so there are no propane fumes, and Tennant rates it at 64 dBA with active HEPA dust control standard. That makes it a good fit for schools, healthcare and retail during open hours.
How long does it run on a charge?
Tennant lists up to 3 hours. Runtime varies with battery size, pad assist or self-propel, down pressure and the pad used.
How are pads changed?
The head flips up and locks at 90 degrees, so the operator can center and change the pad from a comfortable standing position.
Will it fit in elevators and tight halls?
The B5 is 59 in long, 24.5 in wide and 43 in high, with a 60 in minimum aisle turn. Measure your elevators and tightest doorways before you order.
What is Set and Forget?
Set and Forget is Tennant's mechanical down-pressure control. A supervisor sets the pad pressure to the right level for the floor, so results stay consistent from operator to operator.
Not sure the B5 fits your floors?
Tell our team about the floor, the building and the shift, and we will help you decide if this is the right machine.
