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Speed Queen SC30 specifications
The Speed Queen SC30 is a 30 lb front-load commercial washer with 200 G extraction.
A 30 lb multi-load washer-extractor — a common laundromat step-up from single loaders.
Speed Queen SC30 full specifications
| Capacity | |
|---|---|
| Machine type | Front-load |
| Capacity (dry weight) | 30 lb |
| Cylinder volume | 4.2 cu ft |
| Performance | |
| Max extract force | 200 G |
| Max extract speed | 766 RPM |
| Water use per cycle | Not published |
| Dimensions & weight | |
| Width | 29 in |
| Depth | 35.3 in |
| Height | 45 in |
| Door opening | 14.3 in |
| Net weight | 440 lb |
| Utilities & drive | |
| Motor | 1 hp |
| Water inlet | 2 x 3/4 in. (19 mm) |
| Drain outlet | 3 in. |
| Electrical | 120/60/1; 200-240/50-60/1 or 3ph; 440-480/50-60/3 (multiple options) |
| Controls & warranty | |
| Control system | Quantum Gold / Quantum Silver (vended) |
| Warranty | 10-yr on frame, cylinder, outer tub, shaft, seals & bearings, bearing housing |
Transcribed from Speed Queen's own spec sheet. Figures can vary by voltage and mount configuration — confirm against the sheet for the exact unit you are evaluating. Max extract (200 G) requires Quantum Gold; Quantum Silver caps at 100 G. The vended cabinet is identical to the OPL machine — only the control differs.
SC30 vs other Speed Queen washers
| Model | Capacity | Cylinder | Extraction | W × D × H |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC20 | 20 lb | 2.8 cu ft | 200 G | 26 × 30.9 × 43 in |
| FV6010WN | 21 lb | 3.42 cu ft | 440 G | 26.875 × 31.36 × 44.34 in |
| SC30 (this page) | 30 lb | 4.2 cu ft | 200 G | 29 × 35.3 × 45 in |
| SC40 | 40 lb | 6.3 cu ft | 200 G | 30.6 × 42.3 × 47.2 in |
| SC60 | 60 lb | 9 cu ft | 200 G | 34.1 × 44.7 × 49.9 in |
| SC80 | 80 lb | 12.9 cu ft | 200 G | 41.5 × 47.1 × 57.2 in |
Checking a used Speed Queen SC30
- Check the control type on each machine — Quantum Gold enables networking and reporting; older coin-mech or Micro-Display units do not.
- On high-hour washer-extractors, confirm bearing and seal condition (listen for a rumble on spin).
- Ask whether the store is networked in Quantum, and whether you get the account and pricing data at closing.
Note the model, serial, and cycle count on the machine, then price a re-tool with the replacement-cost calculator.
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Specifications are transcribed from Speed Queen product materials for general guidance and can vary by model revision and configuration; confirm exact figures on the manufacturer spec sheet. SudsList is not affiliated with Speed Queen. The spec-sheet link points to Speed Queen's own authorized document.