General FCS18 Self‑Propelled Floor Scraper

Electric Walk‑Behind Stripper • VCT, Carpet, Sheet Goods • Hawaiʻi Contractor Series

The General Equipment FCS18 RIP‑R‑STRIPPER® is a self‑propelled floor covering stripper engineered for fast removal of VCT tile, rubber‑backed carpet, soft sheet goods, adhesives, and mastics. With dual electric motors, variable‑speed forward drive, and direct‑drive orbital blade action, the FCS18 delivers high removal rates — up to 720 ft²/hr — making it ideal for commercial renovation and demolition projects across Hawaiʻi.

Its compact, maneuverable frame, integral wheels, and removable side plates make transport easy, while the emergency stop button, adjustable operator handle, and 4‑bolt blade clamping system improve safety and productivity on job sites.

Key Features

• Self‑propelled with intuitive forward/reverse controls
• Variable forward speed (0–1 ft/sec) and fixed reverse speed (1.5 ft/sec)
• Dual electric motors — independent blade and drive motors for optimal performance
• 18″ maximum blade width with multiple blade options included
• Direct‑drive orbital blade action for efficient removal and reduced maintenance
• Emergency stop button for immediate shutdown and increased safety
• Integral maneuver‑ease wheels — no lifting required on job sites
• Removable side plates & operator handle for compact transport and storage
• 4‑bolt blade clamping system prevents material buildup and reduces maintenance costs

Key Features

• Self‑propelled with intuitive forward/reverse controls
• Variable forward speed (0–1 ft/sec) and fixed reverse speed (1.5 ft/sec)
• Dual electric motors — independent blade and drive motors for optimal performance
• 18″ maximum blade width with multiple blade options included
• Direct‑drive orbital blade action for efficient removal and reduced maintenance
• Emergency stop button for immediate shutdown and increased safety
• Integral maneuver‑ease wheels — no lifting required on job sites
• Removable side plates & operator handle for compact transport and storage
• 4‑bolt blade clamping system prevents material buildup and reduces maintenance costs
• Includes blades:
  • (1) 2″ × 6″ straight blade
  • (1) 2″ × 10″ straight blade

Technical Specifications

(All values directly from General Equipment Company.)