Maverick vs. Independence Stripper The future of floor strippers in comparison
In the world of professional floor layers and contractors, efficient and reliable tools are crucial for success. Two outstanding floor strippers on the market are the Maverick and the Independence from WOLFF. These two ride-on strippers are specifically designed to remove a wide variety of floor coverings with virtually no residue and make the job easier. But which machine is the ultimate all-rounder that fulfils all your requirements? They may look similar at first glance, but they both have very different features and benefits.
In this article, we compare the Maverick and the Independence for you in detail. We take a look at their technical specifications, performance, ease of use and versatility. Our aim is to help you make the best choice for your projects. Whether you're working on office spaces or tackling large sports halls, we'll show you which machine is right for you.
Technical specifications
Maverick Stripper
The Maverick from WOLFF is a powerful yet compact and manoeuvrable floor stripper that is ideal for the efficient removal of textile and elastic floor coverings as well as parquet and sports surfaces.
Independence Stripper
The Independence is a powerful and versatile floor stripper for removing all textile and elastic floor coverings as well as parquet, tiles and sports surfaces.
Comparison of technical specifications
| Technical data | Maverick Stripper | Independence Stripper | |||||
| Unladen weight | 538 kg (1 battery) | 655 kg (1 battery) / 700 kg (2 batteries) | |||||
| Additional weight | 50 kg (4 x 12,5 kg) | 300 kg (24 x 12,5 kg) | |||||
| Maximum weight | 588 kg | 1000 kg | |||||
| Battery runtime | 5-6 hours | 6-12 hours (1 Battery / 2 Batteries) | |||||
| Speed | 0-51 m/min | 0-51 m/min | |||||
| Voltage | 48 V | 48 V | |||||
| Dimensions | 1396 x 578 x 1202 mm | 1553 x 778 x 1203 mm | |||||
| Working width | 50 - 840 mm | 50 - 840 mm | |||||
| Power | 100Ah | 100 Ah (1 Battery) / 200 Ah (2 Batteries) |
The technical data show that both machines are powerful strippers that have been specially developed to meet the requirements of professional floor layers. The Maverick scores with its more compact dimensions and greater manoeuvrability, while the Independence impresses with a longer battery runtime and greater flexibility in terms of weight loading.
Performance and efficiency
Maverick
The compact and manoeuvrable floor stripper ensures quick and clean results, is powerful and exceptionally low-maintenance. Here are some of its outstanding features in terms of performance and efficiency:
- Battery runtime and charging time: with a battery capacity of 100 Ah, the Maverick offers a runtime of 5-6 hours, ideal for medium to larger projects. The output power is constant over the entire working time. The charging time is 3-3.5 hours, which enables work to be resumed relatively quickly. Intermediate charging is possible without any problems (no memory effect).
- Speed: The Maverick reaches a speed of up to 51 m/min, which ensures fast and efficient floor removal.
- Drive concept: The powerful, maintenance-free electric drive guarantees constant performance and reliability throughout operation. As with the Independence, the efficiency here is also significantly better than with conventional electro-hydraulic systems.
Independence
The Independence offers extended battery life and additional performance features when using two batteries, making it an ideal choice for larger and more demanding projects. Perfect for anyone who wants to make faster progress:
- Battery runtime and charging time: The Independence can be purchased with either one or two batteries, which means a runtime of 6 or 12 hours respectively. The charging time varies depending on the number of batteries, with a full charge in 3 hours with one battery and 6 hours with two batteries. Intermediate charging is possible without any problems (no memory effect).
- Speed: Like the Maverick, the Independence also reaches a speed of up to 51 m/min, enabling fast work progress.
- Drive concept: Thanks to its powerful, purely electric drive, the Independence offers better efficiency and higher energy efficiency compared to traditional electro-hydraulic systems.
Comparison of performance and efficiency
| Features | Maverick | Independence |
| Battery runtime | 5-6 hours | 6-12 hours |
| Battery charging time | 3-3,5 hours | 3-6 hours |
| Speed | 0-51 m/min | 0-51 m/min |
| Drive concept | Maintenance-free, electric drive | Maintenance-free, electric drive |
Both machines can shine with full performance. The Maverick also impresses in smaller property areas thanks to its reduced dimensions. These allow it to be loaded and transported in all standard transport vehicles, for example. Thanks to the fast loading time, you can continue working more quickly. The Independence, on the other hand, scores with a longer battery runtime and greater flexibility in terms of battery capacity, making it more suitable for long-lasting applications and larger areas.
User-friendliness and flexibility
Maverick
The Maverick is known for its excellent ease of use and high flexibility, making it a popular choice for professional floor layers:
- Ease of use: the Maverick offers both ride-on and walk-beside modes, which increases ease of use and improves adaptability to different working conditions. The one-hand radio remote control enables precise control and easy operation.
- Manoeuvrability and agility: With its compact dimensions and an unladen weight of just 538 kg, the Maverick is extremely manoeuvrable and is particularly suitable for narrow and hard-to-reach areas. Small front wheels make it possible to turn on the spot and ensure easy manoeuvring.
- Transport and handling: The Maverick is equipped with lashing eyes and transport rollers, which make transport and loading much easier. It can be loaded into almost all standard transport vehicles. Thanks to its compact design, it fits easily through doors and passageways and into standard goods lifts.
Independence
The Independence also scores highly in terms of user-friendliness and flexibility, but offers additional advantages that predestine it for larger projects and more intensive use:
- Ease of use: the Independence also has a one-hand radio remote control and offers both ride-on and walk-beside modes. The high-precision radio remote control facilitates operation and increases safety by providing a better overview in walk-beside mode, during use and when loading.
- Manoeuvrability and agility: Despite its higher weight, the Independence remains very manoeuvrable and offers precise steering. The integrated transport rollers and the option of hydraulic blade angle adjustment make it easier to work over obstacles.
- Transport and handling: With a maximum weight of up to 1000 kg (including additional weights), the Independence is somewhat more demanding for transport, but also offers lashing eyes and forklift mounts for safe handling. The integrated headlights improve visibility and safety at work.
Comparison of user-friendliness and flexibility
| Features | Maverick | Independence |
| Ease of use | One-hand radio remote control, ride-on and walk-beside mode | One-hand radio remote control, ride-on and walk-beside mode |
| Manoeuvrability and agility | Very high, compact and lightweight | High, despite heavier weight |
| Transport and handling | Lashing eyes, headlights, transport rollers, compact design | Lashing eyes, forklift pick-up, headlights, transport rollers |
The Maverick is particularly user-friendly and manoeuvrable in tighter working areas and offers more flexibility. The Independence also offers ease of use and additional benefits for larger and more intensive projects where longer operating times and additional weights are required.
Application areas and versatility
Maverick
The Maverick is known for its versatility and is ideal for a wide range of floor coverings and applications:
- Suitable floor coverings: The Maverick removes textile and resilient floor coverings as well as parquet and sports flooring with virtually no residue. This versatility makes it an ideal choice for a variety of projects.
- Areas of application: The Maverick also shines in smaller contract areas thanks to its reduced dimensions. With a width of less than 60 cm, it fits easily through all standard doors in small commercial areas and is therefore ideal for use in individual offices with narrow doors and corridors, for example. Transport in goods lifts extends its range of application.
Independence
The Independence also offers a high level of versatility and is designed for more demanding and extensive projects:
- Suitable floor coverings: The Independence can remove all textile and resilient floor coverings, parquet, tiles and sports surfaces. This wide range makes it a real all-rounder.
- Areas of application: Due to its longer battery life and higher weight capacity, the Independence is particularly suitable for large areas and intensive use, such as in sports halls, large office buildings and industrial buildings. The option of adding additional weights improves its performance on stubborn surfaces.
Comparison of application areas and versatility
| Features | Maverick | Independence |
| Suitable floor coverings | Textile, elastic, parquet, sports flooring | Textile, elastic, parquet, tiles, sports flooring |
| Areas of application | Confined spaces, smaller projects | Large areas, intensive use |
The Maverick is the ideal choice for projects that require flexibility and mobility, while the Independence shines with its capacity and versatility for extensive and demanding applications. Both machines offer outstanding performance and versatility, but are tailored to different needs and project sizes.
Conclusion
Maverick
- Strengths: The Maverick impresses with its compact size, high manoeuvrability and simple operation. Its fast loading time and flexibility make it the ideal choice for smaller, tighter work areas and projects that require frequent relocation.
Recommended applications: Individual offices, corridors, smaller rooms, projects with frequent changes of location.
Independence
- Strengths: The Independence scores with a longer battery runtime, higher weight capacity and great versatility. These features make it perfect for large, intensive applications and projects where high endurance and performance are required.
- Recommended areas of application: Large areas, sports halls, industrial facilities, extensive projects.
Recommendation
For professional floor layers and contractors who need a flexible and mobile machine, the Maverick is the perfect choice. It is particularly suitable for smaller projects and tight working areas where manoeuvrability and quick recovery are key.
If your focus is on large, intensive projects where long run times and high performance are required, the Independence is the optimal solution. Its versatility and robust design provide the stamina and capacity to tackle even the most demanding tasks.
Both machines are impressive tools that will help you get the job done efficiently and reliably. Your choice should be based on the specific requirements of your projects. The Maverick offers outstanding mobility and user-friendliness, while the Independence impresses with its endurance and performance.
If you have any further questions or would like advice, don't hesitate to contact us. Together we will find the perfect solution for your flooring projects.
