Cut Operating Costs by Up to 70% in 5 Years with Lithium Power

Discover how switching to Lithium (LiFePO₄) rewrites the economics of floor care.

>10 Years+
Design Life
4 Hours
Fast charging, charge anytime
Zero
Maintenance Labor Cost
~70% Lower
5-Year TCO

The True Cost of Lead-Acid Batteries

A lower purchase price hides years of expensive replacements, maintenance, and lost productivity. These are the hidden costs that add up.

Frequent Replacements

With only 300-700 cycles, lead-acid batteries require 2-3 costly replacements over 5 years.

Constant Maintenance

Weekly watering and cleaning adds up to hundreds of hours in expensive, unproductive labor.

Costly Downtime

8-10 hour charge times mean your machine is sitting idle instead of cleaning, costing thousands in lost productivity.

Energy Inefficiency

Up to 20% of the electricity used to charge lead-acid batteries is wasted as heat, increasing utility bills.

Facility & Disposal Fees

Ventilated charging rooms and regulated disposal fees add hundreds in extra costs over the battery's life.

5-Year TCO

This chart visualizes the 5-year Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for each model, broken down by cost category. Use the controls below to view detailed figures.

Lead-Acid Details

Initial Machine $3,499
Battery Replacements $3,600
Maintenance Labor $3,250
Downtime Cost $7,500
Energy & Disposal $2,240
5-Year Total Cost of Ownership
$20,089

FAQs & Recommendations

Typical AGM/gel batteries deliver 300–700 cycles (2–3 years). Lithium delivers 2,000+ cycles, often lasting 5–8 years or more, frequently outlasting the scrubber itself.

Lead-acid takes 8–10 hours to charge. Lithium charges to 80-90% in 2–3 hours and allows "opportunity charging" during breaks, reducing downtime costs to virtually zero.

Yes. The ~$1,800 upfront difference is dwarfed by over $13,000 in savings from avoided battery replacements, labor, and downtime over 5 years.

Yes. Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO₄) is one of the safest, most thermally stable lithium chemistries. It's non-toxic and poses no risk of acid spills or hazardous fumes.

Opportunity charging allows you to plug in and top off a lithium battery during short breaks (like lunch) without harming its long-term health. This is impossible with lead-acid batteries, which require a full, uninterrupted 8-10 hour cycle. It means a lithium machine can run nearly around the clock with strategic charging, maximizing uptime.

Brush pressure, measured in pounds (lbs), is the downforce applied to the floor. Higher pressure, like the 88 lbs on our AF2217 and AF2225 models, is more effective at removing stubborn, ground-in dirt, especially on durable surfaces like concrete. Lower pressure is suitable for daily cleaning on more sensitive floors.

Absolutely. For instance, our AF2013 model has a 5-hour runtime and can clean up to 34,000 sq ft per hour. This means it can cover 170,000 sq ft on a single charge, making it more than capable for large commercial spaces. Our larger models offer even greater capacity.

No, 70 decibels is considered quite quiet for commercial cleaning equipment. It's comparable to the volume of a vacuum cleaner or a normal conversation. This low noise level allows for cleaning during business hours in environments like hospitals, schools, and offices without causing significant disruption.

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Compare Our Lithium-Powered Scrubbers

Discover which model best fits your cleaning needs. Below is a detailed comparison of our main lineup.

Aiolith AF2013 Floor Scrubber
  • Model AF2013 Walk-behind floor scrubber
  • Working Width 20 in
  • Squeegee Width 32.7" in
  • Solution 11 gal
  • Recovery Tank 13 gal
  • Max. Capacities Up to 34,000 ft²/h
  • Full Charging Time 4 h
  • Continuous Working Time 3.5-4 h
  • Brush Diameter 20 in
  • Splash Guard
  • Brush Pressure 66 lbs
  • Brush RPM 155 rpm
  • Brush Motor 24V / 550W
  • Water Suction Motor 24V / 500W
  • Self-Propelled Motor /
  • Minimum Turning Radius /
  • Max Gradient /
  • Decibel of noise ≤ 70 dB
  • Machine Size 452"D x 22"W x 34"H
  • Weight With Battery 271 Lbs
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Aiolith AF2217 Floor Scrubber
  • Model AF2217 Walk-behind floor scrubber
  • Working Width 22 in
  • Squeegee Width 32.7" in
  • Solution 16 gal
  • Recovery Tank 17 gal
  • Max. Capacities Up to 38,000 ft²/h
  • Full Charging Time 4 h
  • Continuous Working Time 2.7-3.2 h
  • Brush Diameter 22 in
  • Splash Guard
  • Brush Pressure 88 lbs
  • Brush RPM 155 rpm
  • Brush Motor 24V / 550W
  • Water Suction Motor 24V / 500W
  • Self-Propelled Motor 24V / 300W
  • Minimum Turning Radius /
  • Max Gradient /
  • Decibel of noise ≤ 70 dB
  • Machine Size 52"D x 24"W x 41"H
  • Weight With Battery 311 lbs
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Aiolith AF2225 Ride-on Floor Scrubber
  • Model AF2225 Ride-on floor scrubber
  • Working Width 20 in
  • Squeegee Width 32.7" in
  • Solution 23 gal
  • Recovery Tank 25 gal
  • Max. Capacities Up to 55,000 ft²/h
  • Full Charging Time 4 h
  • Continuous Working Time 2.4-2.8 h
  • Brush Diameter 22 in
  • Splash Guard
  • Brush Pressure 88 lbs
  • Brush RPM 155 rpm
  • Brush Motor 24V / 550W
  • Water Suction Motor 24V / 500W
  • Self-Propelled Motor 24V / 500W
  • Minimum Turning Radius 48"
  • Max Gradient 18%
  • Decibel of noise ≤ 70 dB
  • Machine Size 53"D x 26"W x 43"H
  • Weight With Battery 410 lbs
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