THE RABBIT-3
- Strips & Polishes Floors Faster
- Downsizes to Clean Tighter Areas
- Plus Cleans & Strips Baseboards
How The Rabbit-3 Helps You Get More Jobs Done With Just ONE Machine
Two Speed, Multi-Purpose, 5 in ONE Daily Floor Maintainer System
Technical Specifications CSA LOGO
| RABBIT-3 / 3F (Dual Speed) | Part #: 2W22037 / 2W22038 |
| Primary Application | All Hard Surfaces |
| Electrical Supply | 120V – 15 AMP – 50/60 Hz |
| Drive Block Size | 18" |
| Downsizes To | 13" |
| Drive Block Speed | Dual Speed: 200/300 RPM |
| Motor | DC 1.5 HP |
| Noise Level | 60/63 dB |
| Detachable Handle | Yes |
| Electric Cord Length | 50 ft (15.24 m) |
| Detachable Electric Cord | Yes (twist lock) |
| Machine Weight | 75.5 lbs (34.2 kg) (without electric cable) |
| Weights Supported | up to 80 lbs (36.3 kg) |
| Removable SplashGuard | Yes |
| Flex Hose | Yes, On Rabbit-3F |
| Supports Baseboard Cleaning | Yes, On Rabbit-3F |
| Supports Optional Water Tank (16 L / 4 GAL) | Yes |
| Dust Port Attachment for Vacuum | Optional |
Choose Your Rabbit-3 System Package
| Starter Package(#2W22030) | Floor Stripping Package(#2W22032) | Baseboard Package(#2W22034) | Multi-use Package(#2W22033) | Complete Package(#2W22031) | |
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Rabbit-3Two Speed 200/300 RPM, 1.5 hp DC Motor, 50ft Electric Cord |
Rabbit-3Two Speed 200/300 RPM, 1.5 hp DC Motor, 50ft Electric Cord |
Rabbit-3FTwo Speed 200/300 RPM, 1.5 hp DC Motor, Flex Hose, 50ft Electric Cord |
Rabbit-3FTwo Speed 200/300 RPM, 1.5 hp DC Motor, Flex Hose, 50ft Electric Cord |
Rabbit-3FTwo Speed 200/300 RPM, 1.5 hp DC Motor, Flex Hose, 50ft Electric Cord |
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| 18″ Oriol Plus Drive Block | check | check | optional | check | check |
| 13″ Oriol Drive Block | optional | optional | optional | optional | check |
| 13″ Tynex Scrub Brush | optional | optional | optional | check | optional |
| Deluxe Water Tank (w/ stainless steel handle + drain plug) |
optional | optional | check | check | check |
| Scrub Jay #3 (Baseboard Cleaning Attachment) |
optional | optional | check | check | check |
| SplashGuard(Can be removed to downsize machine) | check | check | optional | check | check |
| Horseshoe Weights(To strip, scrub & clean floors faster) | optional | 80 lb (2x 40 lb weights) | optional | 1x 40 lb weight | 1x 40 lb weight |
3-Year Ironclad Guarantee
“Bumper-To-Bumper Protection for Your Peace of Mind”
Centaur floor machines are hand-crafted for toughness, durability and reliability.
In the highly unlikely event that your Centaur floor machine experiences a mechanical or electrical problem due to a manufacturing defect within the 3-year guarantee period, simply call us at (905) 475-5640 to have it resolved.
We will repair it for FREE, or if we cannot repair it, we will replace it for FREE.
Tools & Accessories To Help You Clean Better... And in Less Time
18″ SplashGuard
Use this long-lasting SplashGuard to keep the mess and dust from getting on walls and baseboards.
The Centaur SplashGuards are non-marking and use stainless steel nuts so they’ll last you many years.
| Item | Part # |
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| 18″ SplashGuard | 2E94020 |
#13 Flexible SplashGuard (fits machines with 13″ pad driver)
Use the Flexible SplashGuard to keep the mess from spraying on to walls and baseboards while using a floor machine.
The Flexible SplashGuard is made from non-marking heavy-duty arena rubber composite so it lasts long, and comes in different sizes to fit most other floor machines.
| Item | Part # |
|---|---|
| #13 Flexible SplashGuard (fits machines with 13″ pad driver) | 2E94026 |
40 lb Horseshoe Weight
Add these 40 lb horseshoe weights to your floor machine (as per operating allowances) and strip, clean, scrub, grind and polish floors in less time.
| Item | Part # |
|---|---|
| 40 lb Horseshoe Weight | 2F03072 |
Deluxe Water Tank
Use the 16 L (4 GAL) water tank for jobs that require a water supply – like stripping floors, baseboard cleaning & stone restoration.
| Item | Part # |
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| Deluxe Water Tank (Long Adjusting Bar) | 2A88920 |
| Deluxe Water Tank (Rabbit-8/8L) | 2A88801 |
| Deluxe Water Tank (Short Adjusting Bar) | 2A88900 |
Scrub Jay #3
The Scrub Jay # 3 baseboard cleaning tool is designed to fit on to any Centaur Floor Machine and cleans baseboards 4″ tall.
| Item | Part # |
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| Scrub Jay #3 | 2A81356 |
Scrub Jay #4
Attach the Scrub Jay #4 to Scrub Jay #3 to clean taller baseboards (up to 8″ tall).
| Item | Part # |
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| Scrub Jay #4 | 2A81358 |
Oriol Drive Block
These drive blocks have hooks to easily hold pads securely.
They feature a built-in riser and a standard durable plastic clutch plate that is replaceable when worn-out. The cut outs are designed for a shower feed system that gets water to the cleaning pad during wet application use.
(other sizes available on special order)
| Item | Part # |
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| 13″ Oriol Pad Driver | 2A81330 |
| 18″ Oriol Pad Driver | 2A81830 |
TYNEX Floor Machine Brushes
Available in different grit (46, 80, 180, 500) for different applications (scarify, stripping, scrubbing) and floor types.
| Item | Part # |
|---|---|
| TYNEX Floor Machine Brushes | Various Sizes & Options |
Floor Cleaning Pads
Choose from a wide selection of high-quality floor pads for stripping, scrubbing, polishing, burnishing, buffing, scuff removal, stain removal and general cleaning.
| Item | Part # |
|---|---|
| Floor Cleaning Pads | Various Sizes & Options |
Grout Brush & Pad Combination
The TYNEX grout brush features a 13″ scrubbing pad combined with 180 Grit brush bristles to provide superior results. It reduces the need for multiple passes and is ideal for concrete, terrazzo, tile and linoleum. Flexible enough for cleaning narrow grout lines and uneven surfaces.
| Item | Part # |
|---|---|
| 17″ Grout Brush & Pad Combination | 2A71786 |
Bonnet Driver
This bonnet driver has tough nylon bristles to reliably grip the bonnet during cleaning.
We recommend using the 18″ driver for 19″ bonnets.
| Item | Part # |
|---|---|
| 13″ Bonnet Driver | 2A81382 |
| 18″ Bonnet Driver | 2A81982 |
Rayon Bonnet
The green strips on this bonnet enhance cleaning by trapping more dirt.
Use both sides of the bonnet to do twice the work and machine wash to clean.
| Item | Part # |
|---|---|
| 19″ Rayon Bonnet | 2A80998 |
| 19″ Rayon Bonnet (2 pc) | 2A80999 |
Nylon Shampoo Brush
The Nylon Shampoo brush uses two sizes of bristles on the same brush for effective carpet cleaning.
The inner bristles are softer for gentle scrubbing, while the outer bristles are thicker and designed to hold the machine’s weight, scrub the carpet, and flex the pile.
| Item | Part # |
|---|---|
| 13″ Nylon Shampoo Brush | 2A81380 |
| 18″ Nylon Shampoo Brush | 2A81980 |
TroubleGone Baseboard Cleaner
TroubleGone is a powerful slightly alkaline, water-based cleaning & stripping agent which is safe for use in all environments like schools and hospitals.
TroubleGone is non-caustic, non-corrosive, and very low odour making it a safe alternative to the harsh aerosol baseboard strippers on the market.
TroubleGone is specially formulated to clean and strip layers of old wax from baseboards with the Rabbit-1 or Rabbit-3 floor machine. Apply TroubleGone to any vertical surface using a brush or trigger spray.
Approx. Coverage: 150 linear feet / litre on a 4″ tall baseboard
| Item | Part # |
|---|---|
| 4 L TroubleGone | 8A01370 |
| 20 L TroubleGone | 8A01371 |
The Rabbit-1 & Rabbit-3
Side by Side
| Feature | The Rabbit-1 | The Rabbit-3 |
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| Motor | AC | DC Soft Start/Stop Operation |
| Speed | Single Speed 175 RPM |
Dual Speed 200/300 RPM |
| Floor Surfaces | All Hard Floors (Vinyl, Ceramic, Tile, Concrete, Marble, Terrazzo) |
All Hard Floors (Vinyl, Ceramic, Tile, Concrete, Marble, Terrazzo) |
| Floor Care Application | Cleaning, Scrubbing, Stripping, Light Grinding, Diamond Polishing |
Cleaning, Scrubbing, Stripping, Light Grinding, Diamond Polishing, High Speed Buffing, Burnishing |
| Machine Weight | 104 lbs or 47.17 kg | 76 lbs or 34.5 kg (without power cord) |
| Downsizes from 18″ to 13″ | check | check |
| Power Indicator Light | No | check |
| Detachable Cable | No | check |
How The Rabbit-3 Stands Head & Shoulders Above Other Floor Machines
| Feature | Other Machines | The Rabbit-3 |
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| Integrated Splashguard (removable) | No | check |
| Downsizes from 18″ to 13″ | No | check |
| Baseboard Cleaning | No | check |
| Accommodates Weights | Some | check |
| Made In Canada | No | check |
| Typical Lifespan | 5—10 Years | 30—40 Years |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of floor surfaces can I work on using the Rabbit-3?
The Rabbit-3 is a multi-purpose daily floor maintainer that is designed to work on any hard surface flooring.
The Rabbit-3 is ideal for polishing floors, stripping wax of floors, diamond polishing, scrubbing floors, high-speed buffing as well as light stone grinding.
With the Scrub Jay baseboard attachment, you can also use the Rabbit-3 to deep clean and strip wax off baseboards.
What’s the benefit of having 2-speeds on the Rabbit-3?
Most floor maintenance jobs will be performed at the lower 200 rpm. This will be your primary speed for light diamond grinding/polishing, baseboard cleaning, wax stripping and floor scrubbing.
The higher 300 rpm allows you to use the Rabbit-3 for high-speed buffing and polishing replacing the need to invest in a separate buffing machine.
How does the SplashGuard work?
Lowering the SplashGuard to the floor will encapsulate the drive head and contains the spray caused by the rotating machine. This will prevent wax and stripping chemicals from being sprayed/splattered on walls, baseboards and other nearby objects. This helps to significantly reduce your cleaning time. You won’t have to “tape/mask off” all the baseboards and nearby surfaces before you start working, or clean all the surfaces after you use the Rabbit-3 for stripping floors. The SplashGuard is chemical resistant and non-marking. Centaur also makes a 13″ SplashGuard.
How does downsizing the Rabbit-3 help me?
The Rabbit-3 utilizes 18″ drive plates that allow you to work on large areas quickly and effectively.
However the 18″ cleaning path isn’t ideal or even practical when you get to tighter areas – such as working in small closets, bathroom stalls, and smaller office spaces?
By removing the SplashGuard, the Rabbit-3 will downsize to just 13″, allowing you to work in these smaller areas without you needing a separate smaller machine to work with.
What does it mean when the red light appears on top of the motor?
This light indicates that the carbon brushes in the motor need to be changed.
Think of it like an oil change indicator in your vehicle. Give Centaur a call or contact your local distributor to order a set of four replacement carbon brushes and you’ll be good to go for another 10 years.
How much does the Rabbit-3 weigh?
The Rabbit-3 weighs in at just 76 lbs or 34.5 kg without the detachable power cable.
What size floor pads can I use on the Rabbit-3?
With the SplashGuard on the machine, The Rabbit-3 is designed for using 18″ floor pads. When you remove the SplashGuard and downsize the machine, you can use a 13″ pad/block for those hard to reach areas.
When do I need an onboard water tank?
Most floor cleaning & restoration jobs are done using water.
Having a 4-gallon deluxe water tank on the Rabbit-3 takes away the extra work of having to carry and work with buckets. The convenient actuator handle on the water tank allows you to easily control waterflow at your fingertips.
This increases your productivity and reduces fatigue during a job.
The water tank is also a requirement for baseboard cleaning.
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Leading Institutions That Select Centaur Floor Machines
Versatile and a Time Saver
“I’ve been using Centaur floor machines for 15 years with great success. Attachments like the water tank and the 40lb weight makes the machine’s versatility quite impressive. The baseboard attachment (Scrub Jay) is phenomenal. As you know wax and liquids get splashed on the baseboards throughout the year and it is very time consuming to remove them by hand, but with this attachment, all that is required is to apply baseboard cleaner and go.”
—Dustin Chang, FCH Maintenance
One of the Secrets of Our Success
“Our relationship dates back to the mid-sixties, your persistence, dependable products and flawless customer service enabled our company to focus on our growth and customer service.
Our field staff has successfully utilized the Rabbit floor machine for many years; it’s versatility, dependability is unparalleled and unquestioned within our organization. As I look back, we continue to purchase your product without hesitation and the evolution of your company has contributed to the success of ours.”
—Michael P. Hurley, former President & Co-CEO Hurley Corporation
Exceptional Workmanship
“Centaur products have proven to be highly effective, extremely durable and cost effective. The Rabbit line meets all of or scrubbing, stripping and bonneting needs and we have many that are still in service that were purchased over ten years ago.
Furthermore, it has been our pleasure to deal with your company. You and your staff have always conducted yourselves with the highest level of integrity. That, together with a very solid product offering, has made this a very beneficial partnership.”
—Brian Gingras, CBSE President Bee-Clean Building Maintenance