Think Toyota vs. Lexus. Tennant owns Nobles as a value-focused line to compete on lower-price bids without discounting the main Tennant brand. While built on the exact same foundation using identical core components, here are the main differences:
- Resale Value: Tennant machines carry higher brand recognition and easily hold 80% to 90% of their market value over time. Nobles units have a lower resale value over time.
- Minor Feature Differences: Certain models have subtle feature variations. For instance, the Tennant T500 offers three down-pressure settings, whereas the equivalent Nobles Speed Scrub 500 offers two (High/Low).
- Same Rebuild Process: Both brands undergo our exact same rigorous remanufacturing, rebuilding, and repair process, using the same new parts, materials, packages, and warranties.
- Color & Appearance: It often comes down to color preference! Tennant comes in signature Teal, while Nobles features classic Green. Many of our customers love having the choice between the two looks.
Because Nobles units cost us less to acquire, we pass those extra savings directly to you — giving you the exact same heavy-duty cleaning performance at our absolute lowest price point.