The Tornado Marathon 350 Carpet Spotter (98132) is a compact, highly mobile spot extractor for carpet, upholstery, staircases, drapes, and auto interiors — 79 CFM, 79″ waterlift, 1,100W vacuum motor, 58 PSI solution pump, 1.3-gallon solution tank, 1.5-gallon removable recovery bucket, solution tank filter for pump protection, 2 large transport wheels and 2 front castors, complete tool kit included, 22 lbs, 15-ft cord. 2015 Distributor Choice Award winner.2-year parts / 2-year labor warranty. Authorized Tornado dealer. Free shipping on orders over $30.
The Tornado Marathon 350 (Catalog #98132) is a compact portable carpet spotter designed for spot cleaning and small-area extraction across carpet, upholstery, staircases, drapes, auto interiors, and any surface where a larger walk-behind extractor can’t reach or isn’t practical to deploy. 79 CFM vacuum power and 79″ waterlift from a 1,100W motor, combined with a 58 PSI solution pump, deliver professional spot extraction results from a 22-lb machine that moves freely from room to room on two large transport wheels and two front castors. The recovery tank functions as a removable bucket — lift it out, carry it to a drain, dump and rinse without moving the machine. All accessories store in the included storage bag. 2015 Distributor Choice Award winner. Priced at $604.00 (was $692.00). 2-year parts / 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 Marathon 350
79 CFM / 79″ Waterlift — 1,100W Vacuum Motor
The 1,100W brushed AC vacuum motor delivers 79 CFM airflow and 79″ waterlift — strong recovery performance for a 22-lb portable spotter. In spot cleaning applications, waterlift is the critical spec: the vacuum needs enough pressure to pull moisture and suspended soil from carpet pile depth after the solution pump applies cleaning chemistry to the stain. At 79″, the Marathon 350 recovers moisture effectively from standard commercial and residential carpet pile without leaving excessive residue behind. The 79 CFM airflow moves recovered solution quickly through the 8-foot hose to the recovery tank.
The 50W pump motor at 58 PSI drives cleaning solution through the spray hose to the carpet surface with enough pressure for effective soil suspension on contact. 58 PSI is sufficient for standard carpet spot cleaning and upholstery extraction — high enough to penetrate carpet pile and loosen embedded soil, without the over-wetting that higher-pressure systems can produce on sensitive fabrics. The solution pressure is delivered through the spray suction hose and wand system that comes standard with the unit.
Solution Tank Filter — Enhanced Pump Protection
The solution tank filter screens debris and particulate from the cleaning solution before it reaches the pump — protecting the pump internals from fine particles and debris that could cause premature pump wear or blockage. This is a quality feature that distinguishes commercial-grade spotters from basic units: without a solution filter, mineral deposits, debris from dirty tanks, and particulate from cleaning chemicals can degrade pump performance over time. The filter is accessible for cleaning or replacement during routine maintenance.
Removable Recovery Tank — Doubles as a Carry Bucket
The 1.5-gallon recovery tank removes from the machine body and doubles as a carry bucket. When full, the operator lifts the tank out — no tools, no tilting the machine — carries it directly to the nearest drain, empties, rinses, and replaces. In hotel rooms, offices, and residential settings where the nearest floor drain may be a hallway away, a removable recovery tank that functions as a bucket eliminates the need to wheel the whole unit to a drain. The tank capacity is matched to the 1.3-gallon solution tank: a full solution tank cycle fills the recovery tank to near-capacity, meaning the operator can complete a full fill without an emergency mid-cycle dump.
Two Large Transport Wheels and Two Front Castors — Follows the Operator
The two large rear transport wheels and two front swivel castors allow the Marathon 350 to follow the operator’s movements smoothly during use — the unit trails behind without dragging or tipping. The castor configuration means the machine turns with the operator rather than requiring a separate repositioning step. Moving from room to room, up a hallway, or alongside furniture in a hotel room is a one-hand operation — the operator guides the hose and wand with both hands while the machine follows.
8-Foot Combined Solution/Vacuum Hose
The 8-foot spray suction hose carries both solution and vacuum in a single hose assembly — solution travels out through the inner channel, recovered liquid travels back through the outer channel. The 8-foot length gives the operator comfortable working distance from the machine to reach under furniture, along staircases, and across vehicle interiors without repositioning the unit for every stroke.
Complete Tool Kit — Included Standard
Every Marathon 350 includes a complete tool kit with a storage bag:
2-piece wand — connects to the hose for floor and carpet cleaning
Floor tool — carpet extraction head for floor-level cleaning passes
Utility hand tool — for upholstery, stairs, drapes, and auto interiors
Storage bag — keeps all accessories organized when the unit is stored or transported
22 lbs — Carry-Anywhere Portability
At 22 lbs, the Marathon 350 is light enough to carry between floors, load into a vehicle trunk, and transport by one person without equipment. For hotel housekeeping departments, property managers, auto detailers, and facilities maintenance teams, the ability to load the unit into a car and take it anywhere is operationally significant. The 22-lb weight is the direct result of the 1.3/1.5-gallon tank design — keeping tank capacity small enough to maintain portability while delivering enough cleaning capacity for spot work and small-area extraction.
Versatile Application Range — One Unit, Many Surfaces
The Marathon 350 handles the full range of portable extraction applications:
Carpet spot cleaning — stains, spills, high-traffic spots in commercial and residential settings
Upholstery extraction — chairs, sofas, auto seats with the utility hand tool
Staircases — the unit’s compact footprint and portable design make staircase carpet cleaning practical
Drapes and curtains — with the hand tool at reduced solution flow
Auto interiors — full vehicle interior extraction including seats, carpet, and floor mats
Small carpeted areas — office spaces, hotel rooms, residential rooms where a walk-behind extractor is over-sized
Marathon 350 vs Mini-Marathon 370 — Choosing the Right Unit
Factor
Marathon 350 (98132)
Mini-Marathon 370 (98103)
Price
$604.00
$1,499.00
Primary application
Spot cleaning, upholstery, auto, stairs, small areas
Small to mid-size carpet areas — hotel rooms, offices
Solution tank
1.3 gallon
3.7 gallon
Recovery tank
1.5 gallon — removable bucket
3 gallon — removable, transparent lid
Cleaning width
Hand tool / wand — operator-directed
12″ brushroll — floor pass cleaning
CFM
79
110
Water lift
79″
92″
Brush speed
No brushroll — hose and wand system
1,000 RPM chevron brushroll
Weight
22 lbs
49 lbs
Transport
2 wheels + 2 castors — follows operator
Pull-behind — folding handle, 8″ wheels
Vehicle/upholstery use
Yes — hand tool included
Limited — primarily a floor machine
Warranty
2 yrs parts / 2 yrs labor
2 yrs parts / 10 yrs roto / 2 yrs labor
The Marathon 350 is the spot cleaner and portable extractor — it goes anywhere and handles upholstery, stairs, drapes, and auto interiors that the Mini-Marathon 370 can’t reach. The Mini-Marathon 370 is the small-area floor extractor — better CFM, higher waterlift, chevron brushroll for consistent floor coverage. Many operations carry both. Need the Mini-Marathon 370? Shop the Tornado Mini-Marathon 370 →
What is the difference between a carpet spotter and a carpet extractor?
A carpet spotter like the Marathon 350 uses a hose-and-wand system for operator-directed spot cleaning — you point the tool at the area you want to clean. A self-contained extractor like the Mini-Marathon 370 has a floor head with a brushroll that cleans carpet in forward passes across a defined cleaning width. The spotter is versatile — it handles carpet, upholstery, stairs, drapes, and auto interiors. The extractor is a floor machine — it’s better for cleaning large connected areas of carpet efficiently. Many operations use both.
Can the Marathon 350 clean upholstery and auto interiors?
Yes — the included utility hand tool handles upholstery, drapes, auto seat fabric, and floor mats. At 22 lbs and 1.3 gallons, the Marathon 350 loads into a vehicle trunk for on-site auto detailing and carpet spotting between full extraction sessions.
How does the removable recovery tank work?
The recovery tank lifts directly out of the machine body — no tools required. It functions as a carry bucket: lift it out when full, carry it to the nearest drain, empty, rinse, and replace. The 1.5-gallon capacity is matched to the 1.3-gallon solution tank so a full solution cycle fills the recovery tank to near-capacity without overflow.
What warranty does the Marathon 350 carry?
2 years parts / 2 years labor — standard Tornado commercial warranty for the spotter line.
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 Marathon 350 from Twin City Vacuum — Authorized Tornado Dealer
Twin City Vacuum ships the Tornado Marathon 350 (98132) to all 50 states. Every unit is genuine Tornado equipment backed by the full manufacturer warranty.
✔ Authorized Tornado dealer — genuine equipment, full manufacturer warranty
✔ 2015 Distributor Choice Award winner
✔ 79 CFM / 79″ waterlift — 1,100W vacuum motor
✔ 58 PSI solution pump — 50W pump motor
✔ Removable recovery tank doubles as carry bucket
✔ Solution tank filter — extended pump protection
✔ 8-ft hose, 2-piece wand, floor tool, utility hand tool, storage bag — all included
