The National 5700 is a battery-powered ride-on floor scraper that runs on twelve AGM 180-amp hour batteries. National says it removes both hard and soft goods and fits over 100 types of tooling. This page covers the 5700, the 5700DL dual-lift version, and the 5700-HS, the 160 ft/min version (serial 5700-18XXXX in the manual).
Specifications
Figures from National's product page and operating manual. Where the two disagree, both are shown with the manual first.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Power | Battery; 4 HP (2.98 kW) (manual) |
| Batteries | Twelve 8 V AGM 180-amp hour batteries, part 5213-2 |
| Input voltage | 115V 60 Hz / 230V 50 Hz (product page) |
| Width | 24.5" (62 cm) |
| Height | 50" (127 cm) |
| Length | 5700: 58" (147.32 cm); 5700DL: 63" (160 cm) |
| Weight | Weighted 2,320 lb manual lift / 2,430 lb dual lift (manual); 5700: 2,244 lb; 5700DL: 2,407 lb (product page) |
| Machine only | 2,088 lb manual lift / 2,198 lb dual lift (manual); 5700: 2,059 lb; 5700DL: 2,222 lb (product page); removable weight 185 lb front |
| Speed | Up to 120 ft/min (36.6 m/min); 5700-HS (5700-18XXXX): 160 ft/min (48.8 m/min) |
| Sound level | 94-97 dB(A) (manual) |
Maintenance schedule
From National's 5700 operating and service manual (401809 Rev R), page 18.
| Interval | What to do |
|---|---|
| Daily | Inspect extension cord for damage; check wheels, caster and wheel motors for build-up and clean; inspect all safety devices (e-stop, backup beeper, seat switch); inspect hoses and fittings for leaks; blow out the fan cover on the bottom of the motor after each job |
| After first 100 hrs, then every 200 hrs | Check hydraulic oil level; replace spin-on hydraulic oil filter |
| After first 500 hrs, then every 1,000 hrs | Change hydraulic fluid |
| Every 1,000 hrs | Grease front caster wheel |
Fluids and lubricants
What National specifies for this machine.
- Hydraulic oil: Texaco Rando 46 or a compatible ISO or AW #46 fluid from a brand-name manufacturer. Tank holds 6 gallons (22.7 L) total; plan on 5.5 gallons (20.8 L) at an oil change because some oil stays in the system.
Videos from National
Walkthroughs and how-to videos National has published for this machine, plus a few general ones that apply to it.
- 5700 Rider - Adjusting the Dual Lift
- Replacing the Battery Charger on Your 5700 or 7700
- 5700 vs 7700 - What's the difference?
- Staff Favorites: 5700 Ride On Scraper
- 5700 Scraper Tile Removal
- 5700 Ride On Scraper VCT Removal
- Hardwood Floor Removal
- Test the Battery Load on Your Rider
Sources
Everything on this page comes from these National Flooring Equipment pages and documents.
