Tennant T981 Domestic Floor Scrubber Dryer
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The Tennant T981 is a robust and user-friendly ride-on scrubber-dryer engineered for high-performance cleaning in large indoor areas—ideal for retail outlets, logistics centres, and light industrial spaces. Thanks to its sleek design and service-friendly access, it delivers efficient, consistent results with minimal operator effort.
Key Features & Benefits
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Optimised Maneuverability
Features a compact turning radius that enables effective cleaning in congested areas. -
Flexible Scrub Deck Options
Choose from three scrub deck configurations to suit your needs:-
80 cm disk
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90 cm disk
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75 cm cylindrical
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Extended Cleaning Shifts
Equipped with lead-acid batteries (or optional gel batteries), enabling cleaning shifts of up to 5 hours. -
Large Solution Reservoir
A generous 125 L solution tank keeps refills to a minimum. -
Operator-Friendly Controls
Intuitive one-button cleaning programs, adjustable water flow, and fast, tool-free setup ensure rapid training and easy use. -
Efficient Water Pickup
Features such as a multi-stage vacuum motor, parabolic squeegee, and Linatex® blades ensure excellent recovery performance. -
Quick and Clean Draining
Pinch-style recovery tank hose allows for mess-free draining. -
Increased Productivity
Built for speed and coverage—boost cleaning rates significantly. -
Rapid Cleaning Component Changes
Tool-free, no-touch brush change system for seamless maintenance.
Technical Specifications (by Configuration)
| Specification | 80 cm Disk | 90 cm Disk | 75 cm Cylindrical |
| Cleaning path | 800 mm | 900 mm | 750 mm |
| Maxoretical productivity | 4,800 m²/hr | 5,300 m²/hr | 4,300 m²/hr |
| Estimated coverage | ~3,570 m²/hr | ~3,950 m²/hr | ~3,100 m²/hr |
| Scrub speed | 5.75 km/h | — | — |
| Brush RPM | 200 rpm | 200 rpm | 1,000 rpm |
| Down pressure | 90 kg | 100 kg | 50 kg |
| Weight | 705 kg | 707 kg | 715 kg |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 1,720 × 1,010 × 1,360 mm | 1,720 × 1,100 × 1,360 mm | 1,810 × 1,050 × 1,360 mm |
| Squeegee width | 1,010 mm | 1,100 mm | 1,010 mm |
| External radius | 2,270 mm | 2,310 mm | 2,430 mm |
| Max climbing ability | 16% | 16% | 16% |
The Tennant T981 combines power, flexibility, and user-centric design into a ride-on scrubber that keeps facilities sparkling—effortlessly. Whether you need a wide disk brush for maximum coverage or a cylindrical head for specialized cleaning, it delivers with extended cleaning time, superb water pickup, and smooth maintenance.


