HOT ! Hawk Enterprises F03-17-01 2-Speed HD Floor Machine – 175/320 RPM, 1.5 HP DC, 94 lb

Two-Speed VCT Maintenance With the Hawk 17\" 2-Speed HD

The Hawk F03-17-01 17\" 2-Speed Heavy Duty Professional Floor Machine provides scrubbing power at 175 RPM and high-speed buffing at 320 RPM in a single 94 lb machine. The 1.5 HP DC rectified 2-speed motor and triple-planetary 10:1 helical-cut commercial gears deliver consistent output at both settings, while the all-steel welded frame and wraparound bumper protect floors and baseboards during extended maintenance runs. GS42-compliant noise ratings of 62 dB at low speed and 69 dB at high speed support daytime cleaning in government buildings, schools, and hospitals.

F03-17-01 Drive System and Speed Controls

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  1.5 HP DC rectified 2-speed motor — 66-frame with dual capacitors; speed toggle mounted on motor housing allows immediate mode changes without powering off


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  Triple-planetary 10:1 helical-cut commercial gears — smooth gear mesh at both 175 RPM and 320 RPM without audible gear chatter under load


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  17\" pad driver, 16\" pad — 17\" cleaning path covers corridors and classroom floors faster than 13\" or 15\" machines


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  Dual steel triggers with thumb safety switch — negative-pressure deadman control requires deliberate grip to run, reducing runaway incidents


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  50 ft 12-3 SJT power cord — industrial-gauge cord provides safe reach for large floor areas

175 RPM vs. 320 RPM — Choosing the Right Speed Setting

Use 175 RPM with black stripping pads to remove floor finish, with green scrubbing pads for interim maintenance, or with a scrubbing brush for aggressive soil removal. Switch to 320 RPM with a tan or white polishing pad for spray buffing restored floors back to a high-gloss finish without a separate burnisher. The F03-17-01 suits facilities with scheduled strip-and-recoat programs where both speeds are needed on a weekly or monthly rotation.

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F03-17-01 Specifications and Documents

Spec Sheet

Manual