The Tornado BR 13/2 (TS070-W13-UG) is a compact battery-powered cylindrical scrubber with a 13″ cleaning path and 14″ tank head height — maneuverable in tight, narrow spaces typically reserved for a mop and bucket. Dual counter-rotating cylindrical brushes with debris tray eliminate pre-sweeping of light debris and deliver deep scrubbing action on textured floors, uneven surfaces, and grout lines. 20.5″ parabolic squeegee with adjustable levers cleans and dries in forward and reverse. 65 dB(A). Over 1 hour runtime per charge. 10,582 sq ft/hr. 4-year parts / 10-year roto / 2-year labor warranty. $3,799.00. Authorized Tornado dealer. Free shipping on orders over $30.
The Tornado BR 13/2 (Catalog #TS070-W13-UG) is a compact battery-powered cylindrical floor scrubber designed for cleaning in tight, narrow spaces where larger walk-behind scrubbers cannot operate — aisles, restrooms, elevator interiors, food service lines, locker rooms, and any space typically cleaned with a mop and bucket. At 13 inches of cleaning width and a 14-inch tank head height, the BR 13/2 fits under shelving, equipment, and fixtures that are just 14 inches from the floor. Dual counter-rotating cylindrical brushes scrub textured floors, uneven surfaces, and grout lines that conventional disk scrubbers cannot clean effectively — and the integrated debris tray eliminates the need to pre-sweep light debris before scrubbing. The 20.5-inch parabolic squeegee with adjustable levers cleans and dries in both forward and reverse directions. 65 dB(A) quiet operation. Over 1 hour of runtime per charge. 10,582 sq ft/hr productivity. Priced at $3,799.00. 4-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 BR 13/2
Dual Counter-Rotating Cylindrical Brushes — The Case for Cylindrical Over Disk
Disk scrubbers rotate a single pad or brush horizontally across the floor surface, making limited contact with grout lines, surface texture, and raised edges — the disk rides over these features rather than scrubbing into them. The BR 13/2’s dual cylindrical brushes rotate on a horizontal axis, driving bristles forward and into the floor surface with each rotation. On textured tile, quarry tile, concrete, pavers, raised rubber disc flooring, and grout lines, the cylindrical brush geometry physically contacts the bottom of every texture channel, joint, and surface irregularity — cleaning the areas disk scrubbers miss entirely. The two brushes counter-rotate against each other, keeping the machine tracking straight during cleaning passes without the operator fighting lateral pull. This is the specification that makes cylindrical scrubbers the correct tool for any floor where texture, grout, or surface irregularity is present.
Integrated Debris Tray — No Pre-Sweeping Required for Light Debris
The BR 13/2’s integrated debris tray captures light dry debris — dust, sand, food particles, and floor sweepings — picked up by the cylindrical brushes before they reach the squeegee and recovery system. In food service, convenience retail, healthcare corridors, and locker rooms where light debris is consistently present on the floor before scrubbing, the debris tray means the operator can start the scrubbing cycle directly without a separate manual sweep. This single feature eliminates a full step from the cleaning workflow in debris-present environments — reducing total floor cleaning time and eliminating the need for a second operator to pre-sweep ahead of the scrubber.
14″ Low-Profile Tank Head — Fits Under Fixtures and Equipment
The 14-inch tank head height allows the BR 13/2 to clean under shelving units, equipment bases, counters, and fixtures that are just 14 inches from the floor — the spaces most commonly skipped by larger scrubbers and cleaned by hand or not at all. In commercial kitchens where stainless steel equipment bases sit close to tile, convenience stores with low shelving, healthcare facilities with under-counter equipment, and grocery stores with display case bases, the BR 13/2 reaches the spaces that accumulate the most embedded soil precisely because they’re hardest to clean. The low-profile design doesn’t require moving equipment to clean under it.
13″ Cleaning Path — Mop-Replacement Agility in Tight Spaces
The 13-inch cleaning path navigates the tight, narrow spaces where larger scrubbers cannot operate: single-stall restrooms, galley kitchen aisles, food service serving lines, elevator interiors, stairwell landings, break room corridors, and between rows of lockers. These are the spaces where mop and bucket remains the default cleaning method — not because mopping is effective, but because nothing else fits. The BR 13/2 replaces the mop in these spaces with an automated scrub-and-dry cycle that actually cleans rather than redistributing dirty mop water across the floor surface.
20.5″ Parabolic Squeegee — Forward and Reverse Cleaning
The 20.5-inch parabolic squeegee extends beyond the 13-inch cleaning path on both sides, channeling recovered solution from the full width of the scrubbing zone into the recovery tank. The parabolic shape creates a wider recovery footprint than a straight squeegee, recovering water that spreads laterally during the scrubbing pass. The adjustable squeegee levers allow the operator to switch between cleaning in forward direction and cleaning in reverse — enabling the BR 13/2 to scrub and recover during both forward and backward passes in tight aisles where turning around is impractical, doubling effective cleaning throughput in linear spaces without additional passes.
65 dB(A) — Quiet Enough for Occupied Facilities
At 65 dB(A), the BR 13/2 is well within the range for cleaning during occupied hours in most commercial settings. Hospitals can clean corridor tile adjacent to patient rooms. Schools can scrub food service areas during meal service. Retailers can maintain restrooms and service corridors during store hours. The combination of battery operation (no cord noise, no outlet restriction) and 65 dB motor output makes the BR 13/2 one of the quietest practical alternatives to mop cleaning in occupied-hour commercial floor maintenance.
Battery-Powered — Over 1 Hour Runtime
The BR 13/2 runs on an AGM battery (Part# DCM0075U) providing over 1 hour of runtime per charge depending on floor type — harder floor surfaces with lighter scrubbing loads run toward the upper end of runtime; textured floors requiring more aggressive brush contact draw more current and run shorter. Battery operation eliminates cord management entirely — the operator moves through a facility without outlet routing, cord repositioning, or trip hazard management. The AGM battery is field-replaceable; keep a second battery charged for continuous operation through extended cleaning routes.
Compact Design — Quick Transport and Storage
At 28″ × 18″ × 43.5″ and 147 lbs, the BR 13/2 stores in a standard equipment closet, fits in a freight elevator for multi-floor deployment, and loads into a vehicle for off-site service use. The compact footprint means it doesn’t require dedicated equipment storage space beyond what a standard mop bucket setup occupies — making it practical for facilities where storage is limited.
Surface Compatibility — Where Cylindrical Brushes Outperform Disk Scrubbers
The BR 13/2 with the appropriate brush selection is effective on:
Ceramic and quarry tile — standard commercial restroom and kitchen tile; cylindrical brushes clean grout lines disk pads skip
Textured and anti-slip tile — the surface profile that disk scrubbers ride over; cylindrical bristles penetrate the texture
Concrete — smooth and broom-finished; both soft and medium brushes work depending on the surface profile
Pavers and brick — jointed surfaces where grout line cleaning matters
VCT and vinyl — with soft brushes to avoid surface abrasion
Rubber flooring — with appropriate brush selection; oil-resistant squeegee accessory available for commercial kitchen and food service rubber
Uneven or undulating floors — the cylindrical brush flexes into surface irregularities disk scrubbers cannot follow
Two brush options available:
Soft Brush (C429091) — smooth, sensitive, or light-soil floors including VCT, vinyl, and polished concrete
Medium Brush (C429090) — textured tile, quarry tile, grout-line floors, and moderate-soil commercial applications
Replacement Parts and Accessories — BR 13/2 (TS070-W13-UG)
Item
Part #
Type
Soft Brush
C429091
Replacement part
Medium Brush
C429090
Replacement part
Brush Belt
C421111
Replacement part
Front Squeegee
C428953
Replacement part
Rear Squeegee Front
C429041
Replacement part
Rear Squeegee Rear
C429039
Replacement part
AGM Battery
DCM0075U
Replacement part
Oil Resistant Rear Squeegee Rear
C429040
Accessory — for commercial kitchen / food service use
Call us at 763-535-0770 to order replacement parts or accessories for the BR 13/2.
Features Video — Tornado BR 13/2 Compact Cylindrical Scrubber
Official Tornado BR 13/2 features overview — cylindrical brush design, debris tray, low-profile, squeegee system, and commercial applications.
Set Up Video — Tornado BR 13/2 Compact Cylindrical Scrubber
Official Tornado BR 13/2 initial setup guide — battery installation, brush installation, squeegee adjustment, and machine preparation before first use.
Use & Care Video — Tornado BR 13/2 Compact Cylindrical Scrubber
Official Tornado BR 13/2 use and care guide — daily operation, tank filling and draining, brush and squeegee maintenance, battery care, and storage.
Commercial Applications — Tornado BR 13/2
Commercial kitchens and food service — quarry tile, textured anti-slip floors, and grout lines accumulating grease and food debris; cylindrical brushes penetrate surface texture disk pads skip; oil-resistant squeegee accessory available; debris tray eliminates pre-sweep of food particles
Healthcare and hospitals — corridor tile, restroom tile, patient room hard floors; 65 dB for occupied-hour cleaning; battery-powered for infection-control-compliant room-to-room operation without cord management
Schools and education — locker room tile, restroom tile, cafeteria floors during or after meal service; fits under food service equipment and locker bases
Retail and grocery — restrooms, food service areas, back-of-house tile; low profile fits under display case bases and under-counter equipment; debris tray handles retail floor debris
Hotels and hospitality — pool deck tile, locker room and spa floors, service corridor tile; cylindrical brushes restore textured pool-area tile that disk scrubbers clean only partially
Industrial and manufacturing — plant restrooms, break room tile, locker rooms; handles textured concrete and industrial flooring
Building service contractors — compact unit for tight-space accounts that cannot be served by larger walk-behind scrubbers; mop replacement in narrow aisles and single-stall restrooms
What is the difference between a cylindrical scrubber and a disk scrubber?
A disk scrubber rotates a pad or brush horizontally — it cleans smooth, flat floors effectively but rides over texture, grout lines, and surface irregularities. A cylindrical scrubber rotates brushes on a horizontal axis, driving bristles into the floor surface with each rotation — it physically contacts the bottom of grout joints, textured channels, and surface profiles that disk pads skip entirely. For textured tile, quarry tile, grout lines, concrete, and uneven floors, a cylindrical scrubber is the correct tool. For smooth VCT, polished concrete, and sheet vinyl, both disk and cylindrical scrubbers work — the cylindrical brush is simply more versatile across floor types.
Does the BR 13/2 require pre-sweeping?
For light debris — dust, sand, food particles, and floor sweepings — no. The integrated debris tray captures light debris picked up by the cylindrical brushes before it reaches the recovery system. For heavy debris accumulation, a quick pass with a dust mop or broom is recommended before scrubbing. The debris tray is the feature that most directly reduces total cleaning workflow time in food service, locker rooms, and retail floor maintenance.
What brush comes with the machine?
Tornado’s BR 13/2 spec sheet and product page list the brushes included — call us at 763-535-0770 to confirm current inclusions. Replacement soft brushes (C429091) and medium brushes (C429090) are both available for order.
Can it clean in reverse?
Yes — the adjustable squeegee levers allow the operator to set the squeegee for cleaning in both forward and reverse directions. In narrow aisles and tight spaces where turning the machine around is impractical, forward-and-reverse scrubbing doubles effective cleaning throughput per pass without additional turns.
What warranty does the BR 13/2 carry?
4 years parts, 10 years roto body, 2 years labor — the full extended commercial warranty covering the BR 13/2’s roto-molded housing for a decade and mechanical components for four years.
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.
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