OK, it's time that I posted some actual content, not just song titles.

I just got a new scrubber setup from Powr-Flite. Their new customer special includes a 1.5 hp scrubber, pad holder, solution tank, box of pads, and two carpet bonnets.

17" is $499
20" is $574

Knock off $100 if you just want the machine.

I got the 20" package. My 20" Minuteman works fine, but it's really ugly and I don't want to get caught without a backup. At that price, buying a new one was a no-brainer for me.

Has anyone tryed the new cylinder ones two counter rotating cylinders. Insted of the disc type I would like to try one out sometime but I am sure they are way higher that 500 bucks

Yeah, they're big $$ but supposed to be worth it.

I would like to try one, too.
I have also seen adds for an autoscrubber that uses one big (maybe 3x4?) rectangular pad that looks interesting for maintenance cleaning.
I can see lots of potential problems in using it for stripping.