Tennant T290 Walk Behind Floor Scrubber

The Tennant T290 Delivers Tennant Quality Scrubbing Performance Without the Complexity

When you need a dependable, easy-to-use commercial floor scrubber that cleans small and congested spaces efficiently without the cost or complexity of a more advanced machine, the Tennant T290 delivers.

This battery-powered 500mm walk-behind scrubber is available in pad assist or self-propel configuration, giving you the flexibility to choose the right drive for your operators and application. Intuitive controls including a low-tank-level indicator light, tilt-back tank, and in-line solution filter make it simple to operate and maintain, while the robust construction and durable "V" shaped squeegee with Linatex® blades deliver consistent, reliable water pickup and a safe, dry floor after every pass. 

Key Features & Benefits of the Tennant T290

• Available in pad assist or self-propel — choose the right drive for your operation — pad assist helps guide the machine forward for operators in smaller areas who need maximum manoeuvrability, while the self-propel configuration reduces fatigue on longer cleaning routes and increases productivity, making the T290 adaptable to a wider range of facilities and operator needs than a pad-assist-only machine.

• Hands-free spin-on/spin-off brush replacement — no tools required — the unique brush replacement system spins the pad driver or brush on and off the machine in seconds without tools, making pad changes fast, clean, and simple for any operator regardless of experience, and reducing the time spent on maintenance across daily cleaning routines.

• Durable "V" shaped squeegee with four-sided Linatex® blades for consistent water pickup — the V-shaped squeegee design delivers reliable water recovery to keep floors dry and safe after each scrubbing pass, while the Linatex® blades can be rotated to use all four sides before replacement, significantly extending blade life and reducing consumable costs over time.

• Self-leveling brush/pad for optimum performance across different floor surfaces — the self-leveling brush automatically adjusts to maintain consistent contact with the floor surface regardless of minor variations in floor level, delivering a more uniform clean across tiles, VCT, concrete, and other hard floor surfaces without operator adjustment.

• Robust construction with yellow touch points and intuitive controls for simple daily maintenance — yellow touch points on common maintenance areas simplify training and reduce costly breakdowns, while the tilt-back tank, in-line solution filter, and low-tank-level indicator light make daily operation and upkeep straightforward for any operator.

Why Choose the Tennant T290 Over Other Tennant Walk-Behind Models

The Tennant T290 sits alongside the T260 in the compact end of the Tennant walk-behind range but adds the option of self-propel drive and a slightly larger recovery tank — making it the right choice when the T260's pad-assist-only operation isn't enough but the full feature set of the T291, T300, and above isn't required.

• You need self-propel but want to keep things simple — the T290 offers self-propel as an option without the additional complexity of ECO modes, LCD displays, Quiet-Mode, or advanced technology options that come with the T291, T300, T390, and above. For facilities where the operator needs the machine to drive itself but doesn't need anything more sophisticated than straightforward Start-Stop controls, the T290 hits the right balance of capability and simplicity.

• The cleaning area is small to medium with modest daily use requirements — with a 500mm path, 40L solution tank, 50L recovery tank, and up to 3 hours of run time, the T290 suits facilities that clean daily but don't need the larger tanks, wider paths, or extended run times of the T391, T500, or T600. Retail stores, schools, small commercial kitchens, and medium-sized corridors are the T290's natural environment.

• Budget matters but durability and reliability are non-negotiable — the T290 delivers Tennant's robust commercial construction, Linatex® squeegee blades, and yellow touch point maintenance system at a more accessible price point than the T291, T300, and above. For facilities that need Tennant quality and long-term reliability without the cost of a more feature-rich machine, the T290 is the practical choice.

Tennant T290 Technical Specifications

• Cleaning Path: 500 mm

• Solution Tank Capacity: 40 L

• Recovery Tank Capacity: 50 L

• Max Down Pressure: 18 kg

• Pad RPMs: Up to 155 rpm

• Squeegee Width: 815 mm

• Sound Level: 74 dB(A)

• Theoretical Max Productivity: Up to 1,822 m² per hour

• Run Time: Up to 3 hours (pad assist), up to 2.6 hours (self-propel)

• Drive: Pad Assist or Self-Propel (configuration dependent)

• Battery: 12V / 130 Ah wet (pad assist), 140 Ah AGM (self-propel)

• Weight (with heaviest battery): 157 kg (pad assist), 162 kg (self-propel)

• Dimensions (L x W x H): 1,230 x 516 x 960 mm

Tennant T290 Manual

Operator's Manual

Tennant T290 Manual

Parts Manual (Self Propel)

Tennant T290 Parts Manual (Self Propel)

Parts Manual (Pad Assist)

Tennant T290 Parts Manual (Pad Assist)

Brochure

Tennant T290 Brochure