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TORNADO 98168 COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT

Tornado Marathon 1200 (98168) Self-Contained Carpet Extractor — 19" Path / 17" Head, 12 gal, Self-Contained

$3,499.00USD

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JANITORI · EQUIPMENT DIVISION FIELD MANUAL · 98168

Product description

The Tornado Marathon 1200 (98168) is a large-area self-contained carpet extractor that cleans a 19" path (17" scrub head) with 12-gallon solution / 14-gallon recovery capacity for schools, offices, hotels and other big carpeted floors. A patented internal-bladder design holds constant brush pressure regardless of fluid level, and a 3-stage vacuum with a 135" water lift plus a sealed transaxle drive make it productive and easy to move.

19" cleaning path (17" scrub head) with 12/14-gal tanks for large-area productivity
Patented internal-bladder design keeps constant brush pressure as tanks drain — even extraction start to finish
3-stage vacuum with strong water lift for faster carpet drying
Sealed transaxle self-propelled drive reduces operator fatigue on big floors
Variable solution pump gives precise control of flow to the carpet
Roto-molded two-piece body built for durability and simple service
Two large rear wheels + front swivel casters for easy transport and turning
10-yr rotationally-molded body warranty

Receiving — do not sign clean

Dimensions (L×W×H)36 × 20 × 38.5 inWeight100 lb

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Field demonstration

MANUFACTURER DEMONSTRATION · TORNADO

Quick overview

19 (17" head) in Cleaning Width
12 / 14 gal Solution / Recovery Tanks
900 RPM Brush Speed
117 in Water Lift

CLEANING PRODUCTS

Janitori cleaning products are made in Canada. Confirm product compatibility with this machine before use.

Low-foam requirement (READ FIRST)A carpet extractor pulls dirty solution back through the vacuum motor — only LOW-FOAM carpet-extraction chemistry may be used. Foam builds in the recovery tank and can be pulled into the vac motor, damaging it and killing water recovery. If any chemistry foams, dose a low-foam defoamer into the recovery tank per its label. Always dilute per label into the 12 gal solution tank.
Low-foam carpet-extraction detergent (primary)Pair a Janitori LOW-FOAM carpet-extraction detergent as the everyday deep-clean chemistry for schools, offices, hotels and large open carpeted floors. Meter into the 12 gal solution tank at label dilution.
Pre-spray / traffic-lane cleanerPre-spray heavy soil and traffic lanes with a Janitori alkaline traffic-lane pre-spray, dwell, then extract. Speeds soil release and cuts passes.
Defoamer (protects the vac motor — READ FIRST)Keep a Janitori/compatible defoamer on hand; dose the recovery tank if foam appears to protect the wet-pickup vacuum motor.
Carpet protector (finishing pass)Apply a Janitori fluorochemical carpet protector as a separate finishing pass after extraction to extend soil resistance between cleans.

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Complete your setup

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Replacement parts & consumables

Wear parts and consumables matched to this machine. Stock them with the unit; reorder by part number.

19159 Tornado Marathon floating cylindrical scrub brush $255.99

1501WDS-T Tornado 10' Vac/Solution Hose $206.99

1504WDS-B Tornado 20' Vac/Solution Hose $348.99

PFX-NS.1 Tornado Double-Bend Wand, Single Jet $585.99

Why buy from Janitori

CANADA-BASED BUSINESSJanitori is located in Canada and sells commercial equipment to customers in the USA.

MODEL DOCUMENTATIONReview the published specifications and documents for the exact machine before ordering.

CANADIAN CLEANING PRODUCTSJanitori cleaning products are made in Canada. Equipment origin varies by manufacturer.

FREE FREIGHTIncluded at checkout on every US equipment order — any US address, no order minimum.

MACHINE + CHEMISTRY, ONE SUPPLIERBuy the machine and the Canadian-made cleaning products it runs on from the same supplier.

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Commercial & fleet orders

Gyms, schools, facilities, property managers, government. Tell us your purchasing process, quantity and timeline. Ask about PO or net-terms eligibility; approval is not guaranteed.

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Questions, answered

What training is required to run this machine?

Follow the manufacturer operator manual and your workplace's required training and safety procedures before use.

How does freight delivery actually work?

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What happens if it arrives damaged?

Note the damage on the delivery receipt, take photos, and contact us promptly so we can confirm the process applicable to that shipment.

Where can I find warranty information?

Use the warranty document published for this exact model, when present, and contact us with questions before ordering.

Can my organization request purchase-order terms?

Use the commercial quote form to describe your PO or net-terms process. We will confirm whether the requested process can be supported.

Which pads and cleaning products should I use?

Use only verified product references and the manufacturer's compatibility requirements. Contact the equipment desk with your floor type and application before substituting a product.

Product specifications

Model / Part #: Marathon 1200 / 98168
Type: Self-contained walk-behind carpet extractor, self-propelled transaxle drive
Cleaning Width: 19 in (mfr) — retailers cite a 17" scrub head
Solution Tank: 12 gal
Recovery Tank: 14 gal
Pump Pressure: 100 psi (variable solution pump)
Brush: Cylindrical brush, 900 RPM; patented internal bladder holds constant brush pressure regardless of fluid level
Vacuum Motor: 3-stage brushed-AC vacuum
CFM: 99
Water Lift: 117 in (mfr spec table); 135" cited in mfr feature bullet
Heater: None
Drive: Sealed transaxle drive system (self-propelled), 2 large rear wheels + 2 front swivel casters
Cord: Pigtail + 50 ft extension cord; 14-gauge 3-wire SJT, safety yellow
Wand: Not included (hoses/wands optional)
Body: Roto-molded, two-piece main body
Dimensions (L×W×H): 36 × 20 × 38.5 in
Weight: 100 lb
Warranty: 2 yr parts / 10 yr rotationally-molded body / 2 yr labor
Applications: Schools, offices, hotels, large open carpeted commercial areas

Documents

D·01 Marathon 1200 (98168) Operator/Use & Maintenance Manual — manufacturer-hosted PDF ↧ D·02 Marathon 1200 (98168) Spec Sheet — manufacturer-hosted PDF ↧ D·03 Tornado Limited Warranty (2 yr parts / 10 yr roto body / 2 yr labor) — warranty statement printed inside the 98168 operator manual PDF ↧ D·04 Marathon 1200 machine legend / replacement-parts callouts (within the operator manual) PDF ↧

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