Tornado® Marathon 1200 Self-Contained Carpet Extractor (12 Gallons) - 17" Head

The Tornado Marathon 1200 self-contained sarpet extractor is a professional-grade carpet cleaning powerhouse built for busy facilities, janitorial crews, and contract cleaners. It is the perfect solution for those demand fast, deep, one-pass cleaning results. Designed with the Tornado patented internal-bladder system, this extractor maintains consistent brush pressure across all fluid levels to ensure aggressive soil removal from carpet fibers, without sacrificing ease of use. Equipped with a 12-gallon solution tank and a 14-gallon recovery tank, the Marathon 1200 covers up to 900 square feet per fill. This allows you to clean more area between refills, and be more efficient on each job. Its rugged 2-HP vacuum motor delivers strong suction and 117″ of waterlift, while a 100 PSI pump delivers 1.1 GPM (Gallons per Minute) of solution deep into carpet fibers for thorough extraction. The compact footprint and ergonomic design make this machine easy to maneuver, transport, and store, even in tight closets or utility rooms. Clear, easy-view tank lids and a convenient drain system simplify operation and cleanup, while the service-friendly layout helps minimize downtime and maintenance costs. Whether you’re maintaining office carpets, hotel suites, schools, or commercial spaces, the Marathon 1200 delivers reliable, pro-level performance that gets the job done right, each and every time. For other options, please take a look at our full line of self-contained carpet extractors. Features Automatically applies solution, scrubs & recovers in 1 pass for maximum cleaning efficiency. Clear tank lids allow for monitoring of both solution & recovery levels. Patented bladder system maintains a constant level of brush pressure for optimal extracting performance at all fluid levels. Self-leveling brush deck adjusts the floor automatically, ensuring maximum performance & agitation at all times. Caring for Your Carpet ExtractorYour carpet extractor should be winterized between uses if it is to be exposed to freezing temperatures. To winterize your machine, pour 1/2 gallon of windshield wiper fluid into the empty solution tank. Run the pump until fluid flows through the tank. Then run 1 gallon of water through the extractor before the next use.