Comac Floor Scrubber FAQ: What 8 Years of Mistakes Taught Me

If you're here because you typed "comac c919 list price" into Google, I get it. That's exactly how I stumbled into the world of industrial floor scrubbers. No, I'm not making that up. COMAC stands for Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, the maker of the C919 jet. Comac S.p.A. is the Italian company that makes floor scrubbers.

I'm a facility maintenance manager who's handled floor scrubber orders for about eight years—maybe nine, I'd have to check. I've personally made and documented at least a dozen significant mistakes, totaling roughly $23,000 in wasted budget. This FAQ is the checklist I wish I'd had from day one.

1. Is Comac the same as the Chinese aircraft maker COMAC?

No. They are completely separate companies that share a name. COMAC (all caps) is the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, and it builds the C919 narrow-body airliner. Comac S.p.A. is the Italian floor scrubber manufacturer.

I made this mistake in 2018 while looking for a parts manual online. I spent 20 minutes reading about jet engines before I realized I was in the wrong place. Annoying, but not expensive. The expensive mistakes came later—when I bought equipment without checking total cost of ownership.

2. What is the Comac C919 list price?

I want to say around $99 million, but don't quote me on that. Aircraft list prices change based on configuration and negotiations, and I don't track that market. I only bring it up because people search for "comac c919 list price," land here, and expect floor scrubber content.

If you're actually shopping for a C919, this page won't help. If you're looking for a Comac floor scrubber, that's a different kind of "list price." A walk-behind model might run $4,000 to $9,000. A ride-on can go $15,000 to $35,000 or more. Those are rough figures from my own quotes, not official numbers. I'd need to check with a current dealer.

3. What kinds of floor scrubbers does Comac make?

Comac makes walk-behind scrubber dryers, ride-on scrubber dryers, industrial sweepers, vacuum systems, and autonomous/robotic floor scrubbers. I've used their ride-on units in warehouses and a compact walk-behind in a retail space.

I assumed Comac only made big industrial machines until I saw a small model glide through a narrow distribution aisle. That surprised me. Since then, I've learned to match the machine to the actual site conditions, not just the brochure photos.

4. How do Comac, Chancee, and O'Cedar floor scrubbers compare?

They're different tools for different situations. Chancee makes budget-friendly scrubbers that can work for light commercial duty. O'Cedar is more of a household/consumer brand—the kind you'd see in a big-box store. Comac sits in the professional commercial range.

I'm not going to trash-talk Chancee or O'Cedar. I've seen both work okay in the right setting. But if you're running a floor scrubber eight hours a day in a warehouse, a consumer-grade unit won't hold up. My early mistake was thinking "floor scrubber" was one category. It's not.

5. What should I check before buying a Comac floor scrubber?

Check your floor type, square footage, aisle width, and battery runtime. Ask about parts availability and service intervals. And don't trust "green" or "eco-friendly" labels at face value. Per the FTC's Green Guides (ftc.gov), environmental claims need to be substantiated. If a dealer can't explain how a machine handles your specific floor, walk away.

6. What's the most common floor scrubber problem you see?

Neglect. In September 2022, I ignored a strange noise coming from one of our ride-on scrubbers. I told myself it was probably nothing. A week later, the bearing seized. The repair cost $1,100—no, $1,400, I'm mixing it up with the other repair. The bigger cost was three days of downtime.

That failure changed how I think about maintenance. A 15-minute inspection of the brush deck and squeegee would've caught the problem early. Now every machine in our fleet gets a weekly checklist.

7. How do I find reliable floor scrubber repair in Wisconsin?

Search for shops that specifically mention floor scrubber repair, not just "appliance repair" or "janitorial equipment." Ask if they've worked on Italian-made machines like Comac. Parts sourcing matters. If the shop has to order everything from overseas, you'll be waiting.

I also ask about repair warranties. A reputable shop will stand behind their work. If you're in Wisconsin, you have good local options, but call ahead and ask about experience with commercial scrubbers. Don't assume every shop will touch them.

8. What's one mistake you wish you could undo?

Buying a floor scrubber based on the lowest quote without considering total cost of ownership. The machine was $2,500 cheaper than the Comac model I bought later. But it broke down constantly, and we spent over $4,000 in repairs and lost labor in the first year.

Looking back, I should've calculated the service intervals, spare part prices, and downtime risk before signing anything. The surprise wasn't the price difference. It was how much downtime cost us. That's a lesson no brochure will teach you.