Aiolith AF2217 vs Tennant T600e: Which Floor Scrubber Fits Your Facility?

Updated September 2026. The AIOLITH AF2217 and Tennant T600e are both self-propelled walk-behind floor scrubbers, but they are designed for different cleaning capacities, route sizes and budgets. The right choice depends on how well each machine fits your facility rather than which one has the largest headline specification.

AF2217 vs Tennant T600e: Quick Comparison

What Matters Most in Real Use

Cleaning Width and Productivity

The AF2217 uses a 22-inch cleaning path, while the T600e is available in 28-, 32- and 36-inch configurations. A wider deck can save time in large open areas, but the advantage becomes smaller in routes with tighter turns, narrow doorways or frequent obstacles.

Tank Size and Runtime

The AF2217 uses 16/17-gallon tanks and is rated for up to 4 hours of runtime. The T600e uses 32/37-gallon tanks and can support longer cleaning runs on selected configurations. If refill stops are already slowing down your shift, the larger T600e capacity may matter more.

Brush Pressure and Battery

The AF2217 lists 88 lb of brush pressure and includes a 24V 100Ah lithium battery as standard. The T600e offers multiple scrub-head and battery configurations. Its 32-inch dual-disk version can reach up to 300 lb total down pressure, while other configurations are lower. Higher pressure is useful only when the floor condition actually requires more aggressive scrubbing.

Which One Fits Your Facility?

Choose AF2217 when:

• A 22-inch self-propelled scrubber fits your normal aisles, doorways and daily route.
• You want lithium included in the standard package.
• 16/17-gallon tanks are enough for your typical cleaning shift.
• You want a lower upfront equipment cost.

Choose T600e when:

• Most of your route is open enough to use a 28-, 32- or 36-inch cleaning path efficiently.
• You regularly lose time stopping to refill or empty smaller tanks.
• Your floors need more aggressive scrubbing or you want more scrub-head configuration choices.
• You place a high priority on dealer-based local service and configuration options.

When the AF2217 May Not Be the Best Fit

• You spend too much of each shift stopping to refill or empty the machine. Larger tanks may improve productivity.
• Most of your cleaning route is wide and unobstructed. A larger scrub deck may reduce the number of passes required.
• Your floors regularly need very aggressive scrubbing. A higher-pressure T600e disk configuration may be more appropriate.
• Your facility is so large that operators spend too much time walking behind the machine. In that case, a ride-on floor scrubber may be a better next step than either machine.

AF2217 vs T600e: How to Choose

Start with your actual route: aisle and doorway widths, square footage cleaned per shift, refill frequency and floor condition. If a 22-inch self-propelled machine covers the route efficiently, the AF2217 offers the core capabilities many commercial facilities need without stepping up to the T600e’s larger tank and scrub-deck capacity. If your facility can consistently use the extra width, tank capacity or higher available down pressure, the T600e may be the better fit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the AF2217 a direct replacement for the Tennant T600e?

Not in every application. Both are self-propelled walk-behind scrubbers, but the T600e offers larger cleaning widths, larger tanks and more configuration choices.

Does the Tennant T600e offer lithium batteries?

Yes. Lead-acid is the standard configuration, while TPPL and lithium-ion are available as optional upgrades.

Why does the T600e list up to 300 lb of brush pressure?

That maximum applies to the 32-inch dual-disk configuration. It is total scrub-deck down pressure, not 300 lb on each individual brush.

Compare More Commercial Floor Scrubbers

Still comparing options? Browse the AIOLITH Commercial Floor Scrubber collection for walk-behind, self-propelled and ride-on models.

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Specification note: Tennant T600e specifications were checked against current Tennant product information in September 2026. Specifications vary by scrub-head and battery configuration.

Tennant source: Tennant T600e official product page.