Tornado BD 20/11LT Traction Drive Auto-Scrubber – TS120-S53-U, 48.5 Lbs Pressure

BD 20/11LT Auto-Scrubber — Traction Drive, 18,837 sq ft/hr, 48.5 Lbs Pressure

The Tornado BD 20/11LT (TS120-S53-U) uses a self-propelled traction drive system with 48.5 lbs of brush pressure at 155 RPM to cover 18,837 square feet per hour on a 20-inch cleaning path. Solution tank holds 11 gallons; recovery tank holds 12 gallons. Operates under 70 dB on a 24V system with on-board charger.

BD 20/11LT Drive System and Cleaning Performance

• Drive type: self-propelled traction drive (0.16 HP drive motor)
• Cleaning path: 20 inches
• Productivity: 18,837 sq ft/hr
• Brush pressure: 48.5 lbs
• Brush speed: 155 RPM (0.46 HP brush motor)
• Squeegee width: 31 inches
• Solution tank: 11 gallons; recovery tank: 12 gallons
• Vacuum motor: 0.6 HP, 50 inches water lift
• Noise level: <70 dB
• Power: 24V, on-board charger, Lead Acid or AGM battery options
• Runtime: 3–4 hours per charge
• Weight: 187 lbs (without battery); 350 lbs (with battery)

Traction Drive vs. Brush Assist — When the LT Wins

The LT designation means the BD 20/11LT has a dedicated traction drive motor (0.16 HP) that propels the machine forward independently of the brush motor — operators guide rather than push. On long cleaning shifts in healthcare facilities, schools, and large retail stores, this eliminates operator fatigue from pushing 187+ lbs across hard floors. The brush-assist BD 20/11L costs less but requires the operator to push the machine; the traction drive LT pays back in reduced operator fatigue and higher productivity over multi-hour shifts. Both use the same 20-inch path and 31-inch squeegee.

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BD 20/11LT Specifications

Documents

Spec Sheet · Manual