Floor Scrubber Price Guide 2026: What Walk-Behind and Ride-On Scrubbers Cost (Including the Tennant T300)
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A floor scrubber costs anywhere from about $3,000 for a compact corded walk-behind to about $28,000 to $39,000 for a mid-size ride-on, based on dealer and online listings in November 2026. A 20 inch battery walk-behind, the size most facilities buy, runs about $6,300 to $14,500 new, and a new Tennant T300 was listed at about $10,000 to $14,500 depending on the battery and options. Refurbished machines cost roughly half. Batteries, pads, brushes, squeegee blades and detergent add to the cost every year.
November 2026 listings: compact 17 inch walk-behinds about $3,000 (corded) to $6,500 (battery); 20 inch battery walk-behinds about $6,300 to $14,500, with a new Tennant T300 about $10,000 to $14,500 and refurbished T300s about $5,000; micro ride-ons about $9,000 to $15,600; and mid-size ride-ons like the Tennant T7 about $34,000 to $38,700. Batteries and the deck options are the biggest price swings.
Floor scrubber prices by size
| Class | Example models | Cleaning path | Price (Nov 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact corded walk-behind | Viper AS430C | 17 in | About $3,000 |
| Compact battery walk-behind | Viper AS4325B, Nilfisk SC401 17B | 17 in | About $3,700 to $6,500 |
| Mid-size battery walk-behind | Minuteman E20, Tennant T300 | 20 in | About $6,300 to $14,500 |
| Refurbished 20 inch walk-behind | Refurbished Tennant T300 | 20 in | About $5,000 to $5,200 |
| Micro ride-on | Minuteman Max Ride 20, Karcher BD 50/70 R Bp | 20 in | About $9,000 to $15,600 |
| Mid-size ride-on | Nilfisk SC4000, Tennant T7 | 26 to 34 in | About $28,000 to $38,700 |
Prices come from US dealer and online listings in early November 2026. Commercial scrubbers are usually sold through dealers, and the final price depends on the deck, batteries, charger, pads and any service contract.
How much is a Tennant T300?
The T300 is the most-asked-about walk-behind, so here are the numbers we found. US dealers listed a new 20 inch disc T300 with a 150Ah battery at about $10,600 to $14,400, with one wet-battery version at about $10,000. A refurbished 20 inch T300 was listed at about $5,000, and a refurbished T300e at about $5,200.
The spread comes from the battery (wet lead-acid, sealed AGM or lithium), the deck (disc, cylindrical or orbital), self-propel versus pad-assist, the charger, and Tennant’s ec-H2O NanoClean option. Ask every dealer to quote the same configuration so you can compare. Our guide to the best walk-behind floor scrubbers covers the T300’s tanks, run time and alternatives.
Ride-on floor scrubber prices
Ride-ons cost several times more than walk-behinds but clean far more floor per hour. Tennant lists up to 56,320 square feet per hour for the T7, compared with walk-behinds that typically cover a fraction of that. A Tennant T7 was listed at about $34,100 for the 32 inch version and about $38,700 for a 26 inch version with a 240Ah battery. A US reseller listed a 34 inch Nilfisk SC4000 at about $28,300. Micro ride-ons with a 20 inch path, like the Karcher BD 50/70 R Bp, sit between, at about $13,800 to $15,600.
What changes the price
- Batteries: the biggest single option. Lithium costs the most up front but needs no watering and handles opportunity charging. Wet lead-acid costs least but needs watering and careful charging.
- Charger: an onboard charger adds cost but makes charging easier.
- Deck type: disc, cylindrical or orbital decks are priced differently.
- Drive: self-propelled (traction drive) machines cost more than pad-assist ones.
- Chemical-free systems: options like Tennant ec-H2O add cost but reduce detergent use.
- Service: extended warranties and planned maintenance contracts are often bundled into the quote.
Ongoing costs most buyers forget
| Item | Example | Price (Nov 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Floor pads | 3M red buffer pad 5100, 20 inch, 5 pack | About $31 |
| Scrub brush | Tennant 20 inch nylon brush for the T300 | About $188 |
| Low-foam detergent | Detco Scrubbles, 1 gal concentrate (makes 64 gal at 2 oz per gal) | About $44 |
| Squeegee blades | Model-specific rear and front blades | Varies by machine |
| Batteries | Replacement set every few years on lead-acid machines | Varies by type and size |
Detergent adds up. As an example, filling an 11 gallon tank once a day for 250 working days uses about 2,750 gallons of solution. At 2 ounces of Detco Scrubbles per gallon, that is about 43 gallons of concentrate, or roughly $1,900 a year at single-gallon prices. Buying in bulk or using a chemical-free system lowers that.
Machines and supplies on Amazon
Viper AS430C corded scrubber, 17 inch, 13 gal
Corded, so no batteries to buy or replace.
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Viper AS4325B, 17 inch, 6.6 gal
85Ah AGM batteries and an onboard charger.
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Tennant 20 inch nylon scrub brush (1016810)
Replacement brush for the T300, T3, A3, A300 and T350.
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Detco Scrubbles low-foam auto scrubber cleaner, 1 gal
Concentrate made for automatic scrubbers. Follow the label dilution.
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3M red buffer floor pad 5100, 20 inch, 5 pack
Light daily scrubbing. Buy the diameter that fits your pad driver.
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Buy new, refurbished or rent?
| Option | Good for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| New | Daily use, warranty, the exact configuration you want | Highest up-front cost |
| Refurbished from a dealer | Tight budgets, proven models like the T300 | Check what was replaced and what warranty is included |
| Used private sale | Lowest price | Unknown battery condition and wear; budget for batteries and blades |
| Rent | One-off jobs, seasonal deep cleans, trying a size before buying | Daily and weekly rates add up quickly for regular use |
Rental rates vary a lot by market and by machine size, so call local rental branches for quotes. National rental companies rent both walk-behind and ride-on scrubbers by the day, week or month. If you would rent more than a few times a year, buying usually costs less.
Is a floor scrubber worth the price?
For large hard floors, usually yes. If your floor is mostly loose debris rather than grime, read floor sweeper vs floor scrubber first. A scrubber washes and picks up dirty water in one pass, which means cleaner floors and far less labor than a mop. The payback depends on how much floor you clean and how often. Our guide on how to use a floor scrubber and the maintenance checklist help a machine last long enough to pay back.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a floor scrubber cost?
In November 2026, compact walk-behinds were listed from about $3,000, 20 inch battery walk-behinds about $6,300 to $14,500, micro ride-ons about $9,000 to $15,600, and mid-size ride-ons like the Tennant T7 about $34,000 to $38,700.
How much is a Tennant T300 floor scrubber?
US dealers listed a new 20 inch T300 with a 150Ah battery at about $10,600 to $14,400 in November 2026. Refurbished T300s were listed at about $5,000.
How much does a ride-on floor scrubber cost?
Micro ride-ons with a 20 inch path were listed at about $9,000 to $15,600. Mid-size ride-ons with 26 to 34 inch paths, such as the Nilfisk SC4000 and Tennant T7, were listed at about $28,000 to $38,700.
Is it cheaper to rent or buy a floor scrubber?
Rent for one-off or occasional jobs. If you need a scrubber more than a few times a year, buying, or buying refurbished, usually costs less over time.
What are the running costs of a floor scrubber?
Detergent, pads or brushes, squeegee blades, electricity and battery replacement on lead-acid machines. Detergent alone can run into the hundreds or thousands of dollars a year on a busy machine, depending on tank size and dilution.
Bottom line: budget about $3,000 to $6,500 for a compact walk-behind, $6,300 to $14,500 for a 20 inch machine like the Tennant T300, and $28,000 or more for a mid-size ride-on. Get quotes for the exact same configuration, and include pads, blades, detergent and batteries in the real cost.
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