Tennant T981 Ride on Floor Scrubber

Tennant T981 Ride-On Floor Scrubber Simple to use, built to perform. The Tennant T981 Ride-On Floor Scrubber delivers a high-performance clean with a design built for genuine service access. With a large 125 litre solution tank and a small turning radius, it's ready to take on light-to-medium dirt across large spaces like retail, logistics, and light industry covering up to 5,300 m² per shift without slowing you down. Why Choose the Tennant T981? The T981 gives you the right tool for the job with two scrub deck options a 900mm disk deck or a 750mm cylindrical deck so you can match the technology to your application. A strong front traction motor delivers excellent ramp-climbing capability up to a 16% gradient, reaching more areas of the facility than ever. Fast, no-tools squeegee attachment and a no-tools, no-touch brush change system mean less downtime between setup and clean-up, while easy-to-choose preset cleaning programs simplify operator training and keep results consistent across your team. Key Features: Two Scrub Deck Options — 900mm disk or 750mm cylindrical to match your application Small Turning Radius — manoeuvre effectively even in congested areas of the facility Large 125L Solution Tank — boosts productivity with fewer fill cycles Fast No-Tools Squeegee Attachment — quick start-up and streamlined post-cleaning routines No-Tools, No-Touch Brush Change System — fast, simple brush swaps with zero hassle Strong Front Traction Motor — climbs ramps of up to 16% gradient to reach more of your facility Up to 4.6 Hours Run Time — gel battery option delivers extended cleaning shifts Easy-to-Choose Preset Cleaning Programs — simplifies operator training and ensures consistent results Multi-Stage Vacuum Motor — excellent water pick-up with parabolic squeegee design and standard Linatex® blades Large Pinch-Style Recovery Tank Drain Hose — quick, mess-free tank draining Rubber Rollers & Squeegee Protection Frame — protects the machine and your facility from damage Yellow Touch Points & Removable Panels — simplifies daily preventative maintenance and service access What's Included: Batteries & on-board charger Pad driver Red pad Technical Specifications: Machine Type: Ride-On Power Source: Battery Application: Indoor Estimated Coverage/Productivity: Up to 5,300 m² (Disk) / Up to 4,300 m² (Cylindrical) Cleaning Path: 900mm (Disk) / 750mm (Cylindrical) Pad RPMs: Up to 200 rpm (Disk) / Up to 1,000 rpm (Cylindrical) Main Down Pressure: Up to 100kg (Disk) / Up to 50kg (Cylindrical) Squeegee Width: 1,100mm (Disk) / 1,010mm (Cylindrical) Solution Tank Capacity: 125L Recovery Tank Capacity: 135L Estimated Run Time: Up to 4.6 hours (240Ah gel battery) Sound Level: As low as 72 dBA Machine Width: 1,100mm (Disk) / 1,050mm (Cylindrical) Machine Length: 1,720mm (Disk) / 1,810mm (Cylindrical) Machine Height: 1,360mm Weight: 707kg (Disk) / 715kg (Cylindrical), with heaviest battery Warranty: 24 months on parts or 2,000 hours 12 months labour or 2,000 hours Download: Tennant T981 Ride on Floor Scrubber Brochure Who Is This For? Ideal for facility managers, cleaning contractors, and maintenance teams working across large retail spaces, logistics centres, warehouses, and light industrial facilities who need a productive, easy-to-operate ride-on scrubber with the flexibility to match the right scrub deck to the job. Related articles and links: Choosing the right Tennant floor scrubber Scrubbers and sweepers Tennant cleaning equipment