Commercial & Industrial Floor Sweepers

No job is too big or small for Kärcher commercial and industrial sweepers. From compact manual units to robust ride-on machines, our fast brushes ensure cleanliness in no time. These flexible, easy-to-handle sweepers provide perfect results everywhere.

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One Machine, Many Possibilities

Flexible in use, efficient in practice: Kärcher's sweepers and vacuum sweepers impress across the board. Their flexibility, easy handling and perfect cleaning results make sweeping tasks easier than ever.

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What is a Floor Sweeper?

High Performance Sweeping: Commercial floor sweepers remove dirt of all kinds from interior and exterior surfaces. When in use, floor sweepers pick up dust and debris using a roller brush, and deposit it into a container (hopper) for ease of disposal. Some sweepers are equipped with a passive vacuum system to filter out fine particles for improved air quality.

How Do Floor Sweepers Work?

Different models require different sweeping principles.

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The Direct Throw Method

The Direct Throw sweeping method uses a cylindrical roller broom to sweep dirt into a forward-mounted hopper, utilizing 40-50% of the hopper's capacity.

Advantages:

  • Low-dust sweeping due to lower brush speeds and a short "sweep path"
  • Less brush wear
  • Ideal for expansive and heavy dirt as well as fine dust
Illustration of a floor sweeper that uses the overthrow method.

The Overthrow Method

The Overthrow sweeping method utilizes a hidden, adjustable roller brush that rotates at high speeds, throwing dirt up and back into a trailing container, utilizing 85-100% of its capacity.

Advantages:

  • Container allows up to 100% fill level
  • Ideal for coarse and light dirt
  • Collects coarse dirt with ease using a coarse dirt flap
  • Good overview due to forward seating position

On Which Floors Can Floor Sweepers Be Used?

Different floor coverings and types of dirt also place different demands on the floor sweeper. The standard main sweeper roller is the usual choice and stands out with its flexibility and long lifetime. However, the same roller brush is not suitable for all floor coverings. This is why Kärcher offers various solutions to help you achieve optimal cleaning results.

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Standard main sweeper roller for Kärcher sweepers

Standard Main Sweeper Roller

  • Medium bristle hardness
  • Used for: normal street dirt, leaves or dusty environments on asphalt, screed or interlocking stones
Main sweeper roller, hard, for Kärcher sweepers

Main Sweeper Roller, Hard

  • Significantly harder bristles, some of which also have steel inserts
  • Used for: rough surfaces and stubborn dirt or heavy waste
Main sweeper roller, soft, for Kärcher sweepers

Main Sweeper Roller, Soft

  • Soft bristles
  • Used for: removing dirt and fine dust on smooth floors indoors
Main sweeper roller, anti-static, for Kärcher sweepers

Main Sweeper Roller, Anti-Static

  • Soft bristles
  • Used for: efficient carpet cleaning at trade fairs or sport facilities and hotels, for example
  • The following models are recommended for cleaning carpets and artificial turf: KM 75/40 W, KM 85/50 R, KM 90/60 R Adv

Sweeper category

Area cleaning performance (per hour)

Industrial Floor Sweepers

72,700 – 238,800 sq.ft/hr

Ride-On Floor Sweepers

54,900 – 58,125 sq.ft/hr

Walk-Behind Floor Sweepers

30,000 - 36,328 sq.ft/hr

Compact Floor Sweepers

2500 sq.ft/hr

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It's All in the Details

Every Kärcher sweeper features unique technology to make your job easier and save you both time and money.

  • Hit the ground running with EASY Operation.
    Prevent incorrect operation and extend the life of your sweeper with EASY Operation, Kärcher’s operating system featuring user controls with self-explanatory symbols. Included on all ride-on and most walk-behind sweepers.

  • Crescent side brushes make sweeping corners a breeze.
    Our patented crescent side brush allows for the perfect cleaning of corners in just one pass, saving you time. Featured on models KM 105 and KM 125.

  • Built to meet the three pillars of quality.
    We know flexibility, reliability and durability are three of the most important factors in a machine. That’s why we construct our sweepers with materials that are proven to last, with added features like portability and simple, one-step waste disposal.

 

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