Pullman Holt Floor Scrubber Polisher Review

Review of Pullman Holt Floor Scrubber

Pullman Holt is a manufacturer of commercial machines that have the ability to scrub and polish hard surface floors, as well as strip, sand and grind. They also have the capability to clean carpeting by the shampoo and bonnet method. These machines are used primarily in hospitals, hotels, amusements parks, retail shopping areas, and other venues.

They make a number of different models, with different diameters of the disc/brush spread, and varying degrees of horsepower. The diameters range from 16 inches to 20 inches. Some models also have motors that have dual speeds.

The Pullman-Holt commercial buffing machine starts at about $499, and weighs over 100 lbs. These machines come with a 1 year warranty on parts and labor, and a 3 year warranty on the gearbox and motor.

Pullman Holt Floor Scrubber and Polisher Features:

  • Dual dead man switch
  • 50 foot power cord
  • Adjustable stainless steel handle
  • Powder coated body
  • Heavy duty motor canopy

Dual Dead man Switch:

All models are equipped with a dual dead man switch for maximum operator safety. This safety mechanism automatically shuts off the motor when the operator releases the trigger. Accidental start up is prevented by a thumb operated safety latch.

50 Foot Power Cord:

All models have a 50 foot power cord. Greater areas can be cleaned without looking for an electric outlet.

Adjustable Stainless Steel Handle:

The Pullman-Holt floor machines are built with a tubular stainless steel handle. This is a great feature; the machine has a cam-style latch which allows the operator to easily adjust the height of the handle to an appropriate working height by using either the operator’s foot or hand. This means one machine can be shared among multiple users.

Powder Coated Body:

All models of the Pullman-Holt are powder coated. This finish is chip resistant, and provides protection from corrosion. The unit is manufactured from cast aluminum.

Heavy Duty Motor Canopy:

Pullman Holt Scrubbers are equipped with a heavy duty motor canopy is corrosion resistant. Its function is to protect the motor from accidental spills or impact. The canopy is also non marking, in the event walls are accidentally touched.

Pullman Holt Floor Scrubber Recommendations:

The Pullman–Holt Scrubber Polisher is manufactured in a wide range of sizes. You have the ability to pick the machine which best suits your maintenance needs, and budget. All machines are rotary, and the brush speed is approx 175 rpm. Another feature of this machine is the non-marking 5 inch solid wheels, which makes transporting the polisher for storage relatively easy. The Pullman-Holt also has a wide variety of pads available for separate purchase. There are carpet bonnets, stripping pads, polishing pads and cleaning pads available for almost any cleaning/polishing/stripping use.