The NSS Thoroughbred 17 5001704 is a heavy-duty 17-inch commercial floor machine with a 1 HP motor, 155 RPM operation, polished aluminum base, and included pad driver kit for dependable scrubbing, polishing, stripping, and general floor maintenance.

Features:

• Pad Driver Kit Included – This configuration includes a compatible pad driver for common pad-based floor-care applications.

• 1 HP Motor – Provides dependable power for routine commercial scrubbing, polishing, stripping, and general floor maintenance.

• 17-Inch Working Width – Offers a versatile size that balances productive floor coverage with good maneuverability.

• 155 RPM Pad Speed – Delivers dependable low-speed performance for a broad range of floor-care procedures.

• 120V / 60Hz Operation – Designed for standard commercial electrical service.

• Polished Aluminum Base – Provides durable, corrosion-resistant construction for long-term professional use.

• Precision-Balanced Design – Helps improve cleaning efficiency while reducing operator effort during extended operation.

• Optional Weight Capability – The 17-inch Thoroughbred can accept optional weights for applications requiring additional floor pressure, including stone and marble polishing.

• Heavy-Duty Commercial Construction – Built for demanding professional and institutional floor-maintenance programs.

• Mechanical Safety Lock-Out – Helps prevent accidental starts during setup, handling, and storage.

• 68 dB(A) Sound Level – Provides predictable operating noise for commercial environments.

• Multi-Purpose Platform – Can be used for multiple floor-care applications with the appropriate pads and accessories.

The NSS Thoroughbred 17-Inch Floor Machine 5001704 combines the durable Thoroughbred platform with a 1 HP motor and included pad driver kit.

Its 17-inch working width and 155 RPM single-speed operation make it a practical choice for routine commercial floor care, while the polished aluminum base provides the corrosion resistance and durability expected from a heavy-duty professional machine.

Pad Driver Kit Included

Model 5001704 includes a pad driver kit.

This allows the machine to use compatible floor-maintenance pads for applications such as:

• Scrubbing

• Finish stripping

• Spray buffing

• Polishing

• Other pad-based floor-care procedures

1 HP Commercial Motor

The Thoroughbred 17 uses a 1 HP / 745-watt motor.

This configuration provides dependable power for routine commercial maintenance while retaining the durable Thoroughbred construction.

17-Inch Working Width

The machine uses a 17-inch / 43 cm working width.

This size provides a useful balance of productivity and maneuverability, making it practical for hallways, classrooms, offices, patient areas, retail spaces, and other commercial environments.

155 RPM Single-Speed Operation

The Thoroughbred operates at approximately 155 RPM.

This traditional low-speed configuration is well suited for controlled commercial floor-care procedures such as scrubbing, stripping, polishing, and other maintenance tasks.

Polished Aluminum Base

A key feature of the Thoroughbred is its corrosion-resistant polished aluminum base.

The aluminum construction provides a durable foundation for repeated commercial use while resisting corrosion in demanding cleaning environments.

Precision-Balanced Design

The Thoroughbred is precision balanced to help improve cleaning efficiency and reduce operator fatigue.

Proper balance makes it easier to control the machine during extended cleaning and polishing procedures.

Optional Weight Capability

The 17-inch Thoroughbred can be equipped with optional weights to increase downward pressure.

This can be useful for specialty applications such as:

• Stone polishing

• Marble polishing

• Other procedures requiring additional pad pressure

Mechanical Safety Lock-Out

A mechanical lock-out switch helps prevent accidental machine startup.

This adds an important measure of safety during setup, handling, transportation, and storage.

Professional Applications

The NSS Thoroughbred 17 is well suited for:

• Schools and universities

• Hospitals and healthcare facilities

• Office buildings

• Retail stores

• Hospitality environments

• Government facilities

• Commercial cleaning contractors

• Finished hard floors

• Stone polishing with appropriate accessories

• Marble polishing with appropriate accessories

Specifications

Specification	Details
Model	NSS Thoroughbred 17
Catalog Number	5001704
Configuration	1 HP with Pad Driver Kit
Product Type	Heavy-Duty Single-Disc Floor Machine
Working Width	17 in. / 43 cm
Pad Speed	155 RPM
Motor	1 HP / 745 W
Voltage	120V
Frequency	60Hz
Pad Driver	Included
Sound Level	68 dB(A)
Base Construction	Corrosion-Resistant Polished Aluminum
Optional Weights	Available
Safety Lock-Out	Mechanical
Power Source	Corded Electric

Included

• NSS Thoroughbred 17 Floor Machine

• Pad Driver Kit

Product Resources

Download Thoroughbred Product Specification Sheet

Download Thoroughbred User Manual

Download Thoroughbred Parts List