27 Oct Which Mytee Carpet Extractor Is Right for You? A Buying Guide to All Six Models
The right Mytee extractor depends on four things: whether you work mobile or in a shop, how many interiors you do a day, what power you have, and whether you need heat. Most mobile detailers choose the 8070 Mytee Lite or HP90 Stingray. Most shops choose the HP120 Grand Prix or the 80-120 Prep Center S. The Tempo S-300 and S-300H are compact spotters for quick jobs.
Mytee builds its carpet extractors in San Diego, and detailers trust them for one reason: they pull dirt and water out of carpet and seats and keep running for years.
The hard part is choosing. Mytee makes a lot of machines, and several look alike on paper. (If you searched for a “Mighty” extractor, you are in the right place. The brand is spelled Mytee.)
Here is how to narrow it down.
Start with four questions
- Do you work mobile or in a shop? If the machine goes in and out of a van every day, weight and size matter a lot. In a shop, capacity matters more.
- How many interiors do you do a day? One or two a day is very different from eight. Bigger tanks mean fewer trips to fill and dump.
- What power will you plug into? The Tempo spotters draw 12 amps or less. The 8070 runs on one cord from a standard 20 amp circuit. The HP90, HP120, and Prep Center S need a dedicated 20 amp circuit.
- Do you want heat? Heated solution breaks down grime and body oils faster. Every model except the S-300 has a heater.
The lineup at a glance
| Model | Tanks | Heat | Weight | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S-300 Tempo | 1 gal | None | About 20 lb | Part-time and weekend detailers; mobile work from a small vehicle |
| S-300H Tempo Heated | 1 gal | 600 W | 28 lb | Part-time and weekend detailers who want heat; small-vehicle mobile setups |
| 8070 Mytee Lite | 4 gal | 1,000 W | 45 lb | Mobile detailing, small shops |
| HP90 Stingray | 5 gal | 1,200 W | 65 lb | Busy mobile operators and shops |
| HP120 Grand Prix | 10 gal | 1,200 W | 109 lb | Detail shops and recon |
| 80-120 Prep Center S | 12 gal | 1,200 W | 144 lb | All-in-one for multi-bay shops |
What the four full-size machines share
The 8070, HP90, HP120, and Prep Center S all use the same extraction core: a 120 PSI diaphragm pump at 1.3 gallons per minute and a 3-stage vacuum motor with 130 inches of water lift and 100 CFM. On the same carpet, they spray and pull water the same way.
That is the most useful fact in this guide. You are not choosing cleaning power. You are choosing tank size, heat, weight, and extras.
Which one fits you
Mobile detailer, one to three interiors a day: the 8070 Mytee Lite. At 45 pounds with 4 gallon tanks and a 1,000 watt heater, it is the easiest full-power machine to lift in and out of a van. It runs on one cord from a standard 20 amp circuit.
Mobile detailer, four or more interiors a day: the HP90 Stingray. It adds a gallon of capacity and a hotter 1,200 watt heater that reaches 210°F. It weighs 65 pounds and needs a dedicated 20 amp circuit.
Detail shop or dealership recon: the HP120 Grand Prix. Its 10 gallon tanks mean far fewer fills and dumps on a busy day, with the same 210°F heat.
Shop that wants one machine for everything: the 80-120 Prep Center S. It adds a dry vac, a blower, three chemical dispensers, and an air connection for a brush, with 12 gallon tanks and 25 foot hoses. It is not built for mobile work.
Part-time or weekend detailing, quick spot jobs, or a second machine: the S-300H Tempo Heated or the unheated S-300 Tempo. They weigh 28 pounds or less, plug into almost any outlet, and handle about one car a day, which makes them a smart first machine for part-time and weekend detailers. They are also the right size for mobile detailers working out of a car or small SUV.
A note on where you buy
Mytee’s warranty covers the original purchaser only, and only when the machine is bought from an authorized Mytee dealer. Rightlook has been a leading authorized Mytee dealer for more than 25 years.
Browse the full lineup: Mytee carpet extractors at Rightlook
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Mytee extractor for auto detailing? For mobile detailers, the 8070 Mytee Lite or HP90 Stingray. For shops and recon, the HP120 Grand Prix or 80-120 Prep Center S. All four use the same 120 PSI pump and 130 inch water lift vacuum, so the choice comes down to tank size, heat, weight, and extras.
Which Mytee extractor is best for mobile detailing? The 8070 Mytee Lite is the lightest full-power option at 45 pounds and runs on a standard 20 amp circuit. The HP90 Stingray adds capacity and hotter heat for operators doing four or more interiors a day, but weighs 65 pounds and needs a dedicated 20 amp circuit.
Do all Mytee extractors clean the same? The 8070, HP90, HP120, and 80-120 Prep Center S share the same extraction core: a 120 PSI pump at 1.3 GPM and a vacuum with 130 inches of water lift and 100 CFM. The Tempo spotters are a smaller class with 85 inches of water lift.
Do I need a heated extractor? Heat helps break down grime, body oils, and old stains faster, so most professional detailers choose a heated model. Every Mytee unit Rightlook sells has a heater except the S-300 Tempo.
What power do Mytee extractors need? The Tempo spotters draw 12 amps or less. The 8070 draws 19 amps on one cord from a standard 20 amp circuit. The HP90, HP120, and Prep Center S draw 20 amps and need a dedicated 20 amp circuit.
Is Mytee the same as Mighty? Yes. People sometimes search for “Mighty” extractors, but the brand is spelled Mytee. The company builds its machines in San Diego, California.
