Bissell Big Green BGH-17E 17-Inch Heavy-Duty Floor Stripping Machine – 175 RPM, 5-Year Motor

Bissell Big Green Commercial BGH-17E 17-Inch Heavy-Duty Floor Stripping Machine The Bissell Big Green Commercial BGH-17E is the single-speed, heavy-duty 17-inch floor machine in the Big Green commercial line — purpose-built for floor stripping, deep scrubbing, and aggressive shampooing on commercial VCT, terrazzo, and tile. The 1.5 HP motor runs at a steady 175 RPM through a triple-planetary high-torque transmission designed to absorb the load of stripping pads pulling old floor finish. The all-metal polished aluminum chassis adds the weight needed for effective pad contact during stripping passes, and the motor and gearbox carry a limited 5-year warranty. Where the BGH-17E Sits in the Bissell Big Green Lineup: BGH-17E (this machine) – single-speed 175 RPM, heavy-duty stripping and scrubbing BGTS-17 – dual-speed 175/300 RPM, scrub and buff in one machine The BGH-17E is the choice when the primary task is stripping, deep scrubbing, or shampooing — operations that demand torque and pad pressure rather than buffing speed BGH-17E Stripping Power and Build 1.5 HP Motor at Steady 175 RPM – for floor stripping pads and heavy-duty scrubbing Triple-Planetary Transmission – high-torque transmission that handles the most demanding applications All-Metal Polished Aluminum Chassis – machine weight (106 lbs) supplies the downward pad pressure that finish-stripping requires 5-Year Motor and Gearbox Warranty Non-Conductive Dual Triggers + Interlock Switch – two-handed operation requirement keeps the operator engaged during high-torque stripping passes 50-Foot 14/3 Safety Cord – covers a full classroom or commercial corridor on a single outlet without an extension cord 6-Inch Non-Marking Wheels – protects finished floors during repositioning between strip-and-recoat zones Where the BGH-17E Is Deployed Schools and government buildings use the BGH-17E for summer floor refinishing programs where stripped VCT and terrazzo are recoated overnight. Healthcare facilities use it for waxed-floor refinishing in main corridors and lobbies during lower-occupancy windows. Retail and grocery operators use it for stripping cure-coated VCT in stockrooms and back-of-house aisles. Restoration contractors handling fire and smoke damage use the BGH-17E to scrub and strip soiled commercial floors before applying new finish coats. Specifications Size 17″ Speed 175 RPM (single speed) Weight 106 lbs Motor 1.5 HP Amp Draw 13-15 amps Chassis Polished aluminum Power Cord 50-foot safety 14/3 gauge Brush Drive B style clutch Wheels 6″ non-marking Warranty Limited 5-year motor and gearbox Documents BG Floor Machines Floor Machine BGH-15E – 21E