The Tornado Mini-Marathon 370 (98103) is a compact pull-behind self-contained carpet extractor delivering 110 CFM / 92″ waterlift through a 12″ chevron-style brushroll at 1,000 RPM. Features a 3.7-gallon solution tank, 3-gallon removable recovery tank with transparent lid, ergonomic folding handle with built-in spray button, simple two-position switches, 8″ wheels, 49 lbs, and 35-ft safety orange cord. One-pass cleaning for small carpeted areas, offices, hotel rooms, and spot work. 2-year parts / 10-year roto / 2-year labor warranty. Authorized Tornado dealer. Free shipping on orders over $30.
The Tornado Mini-Marathon 370 (Catalog #98103) is Tornado’s compact pull-behind self-contained carpet extractor — designed for quick, one-pass deep cleaning of small carpeted areas, hotel guest rooms, offices, apartment units, and any space where a larger extractor is impractical to deploy. At 49 lbs with an 8″ wheeled pull-behind design and a folding handle, the Mini-Marathon 370 stores in a standard closet, fits in a vehicle, and is carried and set up by one person with no training barrier. 110 CFM airflow and 92″ waterlift deliver professional extraction performance through a 12″ chevron-style brushroll at 1,000 RPM. Priced at $1,499.00 (was $1,699.00). Backed by a 2-year parts / 10-year roto / 2-year labor warranty.
Twin City Vacuum in Crystal, Minneapolis, MN is an authorized Tornado dealer. We carry the complete Tornado commercial equipment lineup. Questions? Call us at 763-535-0770. Free shipping on orders over $30 to all 50 states.
Key Features of the Tornado Mini-Marathon 370
110 CFM / 92″ Waterlift — Professional Extraction in a Compact Package
The Mini-Marathon 370’s brushed AC motor delivers 110 CFM airflow and 92″ waterlift — the two performance metrics that determine extraction effectiveness. CFM drives solution and suspended soil into the recovery tank; waterlift determines how effectively the vacuum pulls moisture from carpet pile depth against fiber resistance. At 92″ waterlift, the Mini-Marathon 370 recovers moisture from medium-pile commercial carpet at a level comparable to much larger self-contained units. These specs come from a machine weighing 49 lbs that a single operator carries between floors.
12″ Chevron-Style Brushroll — 1,000 RPM Deep Agitation
The 12″ chevron-style brushroll at 1,000 RPM is the key difference between the Mini-Marathon 370 and a portable spot extractor. The chevron brush pattern is a V-shaped bristle configuration that channels debris and soil toward the center of the brush path during rotation, concentrating the collected material at the intake point for more complete recovery. At 1,000 RPM, the brush agitates carpet fibers effectively to release embedded soil — not just surface deposits. The combination of high-RPM chevron agitation and 92″ waterlift recovery produces single-pass cleaning results that match what larger extractors deliver in the same 12″ cleaning path.
Ergonomic Handle with Built-In Spray Button — Strain-Free Operation
The ergonomic handle with built-in spray button positions solution dispensing control at the operator’s grip — no reaching to the machine body to trigger the solution pump. The spray button allows the operator to pre-treat heavily soiled areas with a burst of solution while continuing the forward cleaning pass. Simple two-position switches on the back of the machine control the vacuum and brush independently — both accessible without bending or stopping. Tornado specifically describes operation as “easy” and “strain-free” for a machine in sustained cleaning use.
Removable Recovery Tank with Transparent Lid
The removable recovery tank lifts out of the machine for emptying and rinsing without carrying the entire 49-lb unit to a drain. In hotel rooms and office environments where the nearest floor drain is down the hall or in a remote service area, a removable tank is a meaningful operational feature — the operator empties the tank, not the machine. The transparent recovery tank lid allows visual monitoring of recovery level without removing the lid — the operator sees when the tank needs emptying before it overflows mid-cleaning-pass.
Folding Handle and 8″ Wheels — Transport and Storage
The folding handle reduces the machine’s stored height for closet storage and vehicle transport. The 8″ rear wheels roll smoothly on hard flooring between rooms and across building transitions — larger than the 4–5″ wheels on most compact extractors, reducing the rolling resistance that makes pull-behind units tiring to move over thresholds and transition strips. Together, the folding handle and large wheels are the physical design features that make a 49-lb pull-behind unit practical for single-operator hotel room-to-room cleaning over a full shift.
35-Foot Safety Orange Cord
The 35-foot 16-gauge 3-wire SJTW safety orange cord provides standard room-to-room reach in hotel and office environments from a single outlet. Safety orange visibility reduces trip-and-fall hazard in occupied facilities during cleaning. SJTW jacketing is weather-resistant — appropriate for the wet-floor environments a carpet extractor operates in.
10-Year Roto Body Warranty
Like the Marathon 1200, the Mini-Marathon 370 carries Tornado’s 10-year roto body warranty in addition to the standard 2-year parts / 2-year labor coverage. The roto-molded polyethylene body is impact-resistant and corrosion-resistant — built to withstand the bumping, dropping, and cleaning chemistry exposure of commercial daily use. The 10-year body warranty reflects Tornado’s confidence in the construction and the machine’s intended service life in commercial applications.
Mini-Marathon 370 vs Marathon 1200 — Choosing the Right Tornado Extractor
Feature
Mini-Marathon 370 (98103)
Marathon 1200 (98168)
Price
$1,499.00
$3,499.00
Solution tank
3.7 gallon
12 gallon
Recovery tank
3 gallon — removable
14 gallon
Cleaning width
12″
19″
CFM
110
99
Water lift
92″
117″
Brush speed
1,000 RPM — chevron brush
900 RPM
Weight
49 lbs
100 lbs
Design
Pull-behind — folding handle
Walk-behind — transaxle drive
Patented bladder
No
Yes — constant brush pressure
Wand included
No
Yes — pre-spray hose and wand
Warranty
2 yrs parts / 10 yrs roto / 2 yrs labor
2 yrs parts / 10 yrs roto / 2 yrs labor
Best for
Hotel rooms, offices, small areas, spot work — single operator, easy transport
Corridors, ballrooms, large commercial carpet — sustained high-volume extraction
What size areas is the Mini-Marathon 370 best suited for?
Small to mid-size carpeted areas — hotel guest rooms, apartment units at turnover, private offices, conference rooms, and any application where a single operator needs a portable, pull-behind extractor. The 3.7-gallon solution tank covers approximately one hotel room per fill. For corridors and larger continuous areas, the Marathon 1200 with its 12-gallon tank and 19″ cleaning width is the better choice.
Does a wand come included?
No — the Mini-Marathon 370 does not include a wand. It is a self-contained unit that applies solution through the brushroll and recovers through the vacuum shoe in a single forward pass. The built-in spray button on the handle allows targeted pre-treatment of specific areas during the cleaning pass.
How do I empty the recovery tank?
The recovery tank removes from the machine by lifting it out — no tools required. Carry the tank to a drain, empty, rinse, and replace. The transparent lid lets you monitor fill level during cleaning so you can empty before the tank is full.
What warranty does the Mini-Marathon 370 carry?
2 years parts, 10 years roto body, 2 years labor. The 10-year roto warranty covers the roto-molded polyethylene machine body for a decade of commercial service.
Is Twin City Vacuum an authorized Tornado dealer?
Yes. Twin City Vacuum in Crystal, Minneapolis, MN is an authorized Tornado dealer. All units are genuine Tornado equipment backed by the full manufacturer warranty. Our in-house technicians service Tornado commercial equipment at our Crystal, MN location. Call us at 763-535-0770.
Buy the Tornado Mini-Marathon 370 from Twin City Vacuum — Authorized Tornado Dealer
Twin City Vacuum ships the Tornado Mini-Marathon 370 (98103) to all 50 states. Every unit is genuine Tornado equipment backed by the full manufacturer warranty.
✔ Authorized Tornado dealer — genuine equipment, full manufacturer warranty
✔ 110 CFM / 92″ waterlift — professional extraction in a compact machine
✔ 12″ chevron brushroll at 1,000 RPM — deep carpet agitation
✔ 3.7-gallon solution / 3-gallon removable recovery tank
✔ Ergonomic folding handle with built-in spray button
