High Speed vs. Low Speed Floor Machines High Speed ( > 1000 RPM) Low Speed (175 RPM) Appearance Offset motor is not centered above pad driver Two sets of axles and wheels Non-removable pad driver Motor is centered above pad driver Single set of axles and wheels Removable pad driver Operation Operates in a back and forth motion Operates in a side to side or "swing" motion Uses Single purpose Used to achieve high gloss/shine "wet look" appearance Multi-purpose Can be used for stripping, scrubbing, sanding, carpet bonneting and low speed buffing