Tornado Steel Supported Hose 2″ x 38″ No Cuffs 18687

Two inch bore, 38 inches long, steel helix in the wall and no cuffs fitted. That last detail is the one to notice before ordering: this is the bare length, intended to be clamped directly or to have cuffs transferred from the old hose. Part number 18687 is the genuine OEM part.

Compatible Models for the Steel Supported Hose 2″ x 38″ No Cuffs

This part is shared across a wide run of machines. On the Marathon 1200 family it is fitted to:

• Tornado 98168 12 Gallon Self Contained Carpet Extractor
• Tornado 98168 20″ Marathon 1200 Carpet Extractor (12 Gallon, 115V) — all series
• Tornado 98169 20″ Marathon 1200 Carpet Extractor (12 Gallon, 230V)
• Fits many other machines — call 763-535-0770 and we will confirm fitment for your machine.

If your old hose has moulded cuffs at its ends and you order this one expecting the same, you will be short of two parts on the bench. Check what is on the machine before ordering. Where cuffs are needed, they are separate items; where the hose clamps straight onto a spigot, this bare length is exactly right.

The steel helix is what keeps a two-inch bore open under vacuum. A plain hose this size collapses, and a helix that has fractured leaves a soft spot that folds flat under load — invisible with the machine off and obvious the moment it runs. Flex the hose along its length and feel for a section with no support, and listen to the motor note for the choke.

Blockage is the other thing to rule out before replacing. A two-inch hose swallows what a smaller one would reject, so plastic, cloth and carpet offcuts lodge at the first bend and build a plug that partially clears each run. Disconnect both ends, hold the hose straight and look through it — if you cannot see daylight end to end, it is blocked rather than broken.

Wear is real at this size. Grit moving at speed abrades the inside of the wall between the helix turns, and a hose in a sandy or industrial environment can thin enough to split long before it looks old. If the outside is scuffed through in places, the inside has been working harder still.

Fit following the original routing, avoiding any radius tighter than the hose was designed for, with clamps landing where the helix supports the wall rather than between turns.

Browse every assembly for this machine on the Tornado 98168 Marathon 1200 parts hub, and see the manufacturer’s range at tornadovac.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

What machines does the hose 18687 fit?

It is fitted to the Tornado 98168 12 Gallon Self Contained carpet extractor and the 98168 20″ Marathon 1200 in all series, and it is shared across many other machines. Call 763-535-0770 with your model and serial number and we will confirm fitment before you order.

What does “no cuffs” mean for ordering?

It means this is the bare length, without moulded end cuffs. If the hose on your machine has cuffs and you order this one expecting the same, you will be two parts short on the bench. Check what is fitted before ordering — where the hose clamps straight onto a spigot, the bare length is exactly right.

My suction dropped but the hose looks fine — what should I check?

Two things. Flex the hose along its length and feel for a soft section where the steel helix has fractured; that spot folds flat under vacuum and is invisible with the machine off. Then disconnect both ends and look through the hose — at two inches it swallows debris a smaller hose would reject, and a plug at the first bend clears partially on each run.

How do I order the Steel Supported Hose 2″ x 38″ No Cuffs (part# 18687) or get help?

You can add the Steel Supported Hose 2″ x 38″ No Cuffs (part# 18687) directly to your cart on this page, or call us at 763-535-0770. Our staff at 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428 has been servicing Tornado equipment since 1956 and can help confirm the right part for your machine.

Questions? Call us at 763-535-0770 or visit us at 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428.