Sweeper Attachments Spotlight August 2009

Created: August 14, 2009

Here is a sample of sweeping attachments available on the market.

3-pt. Mounted PTO Driven Rotary Brooms

Worksaver, Inc. introduces the new Worksaver 3-pt. Mounted PTO Driven Rotary Brooms. The new rotary broom is designed for tractors with Category I, 3-pt. hitches. A double gearbox drive offers smooth power transmission and low maintenance, while a top T-Shaft gearbox allows for easy reversal of brush rotation. Other features include 32-in. diameter brushes in Poly or Poly/Wire, height adjustment chains and parking stands. The broom angles up to 30 degrees right or left with manual and hydraulic angle kits available. Optional features such as sprinkler systems and dirt deflectors are also available.

Worksaver Inc.

AA-Tach HD Sweeper

Schwarze AA-TACH HD Sweeper

Mount onto 3/4-ton pickup truck
High-dumping slide-in model
22.5-hp V-twin Robin Subaru auxiliary engine
2-yd. epoxy-coated collection hopper
6-blade pickup fan
Sweeping head with trailing arm design
Skid plates with carbide inserts

Schwarze Industries, Inc.

AB Angle Broom

The AB angle broom features hydraulic angle adjustment that allows "on the go" angle changes for efficient cleaning and windrowing of material.

Float action allows for smoother operation and a decrease in broom wear over uneven surfaces
Tube-style brush delivers quick and simple brush replacement and longer service life
Tilt function allows +/- 4° of tilt to better follow the ground surface

Coneqtec

Angle Broom Attachment

Sweep away dirt, dried mud, light snow and other debris from roadways
Four models, three with fingertip controls of broom angle
Sweep flush to a wall or curb on the right side
Optional water kit available
Durable, easy-to-replace bristles
Compatible with Bobcat loaders, telehandlers, the Toolcat 5600 utility work machine, or compact loader backhoes
Bobcat Co.

Bobcat Co. - Doosan Infracore

CS Street Sweeper

This high-dump collector sweeper from Paladin uses a vacuum dust abatement system to reduce dust without bulky and awkward water systems.

Filters dust as small as 10 micron
Four casters and parallel linkage suspension allows the sweeper to follow ground contours independently of the carrier
For TLBs, telehandlers or wheel loaders
Hydraulic dump feature easily disposes debris into trucks or containers at the maximum lift height

Sweepster (By Paladin Construction Group)

Dedicated Street Sweepers

The Terramite TSS46 and TSS48 dedicated street sweepers feature 72- or 96-inch sweeping widths.

Bidirectional dual-drive motors with matching torque
Dual drive motors outlive single drive motors four to one
Variable broom speed
100-gallon water supply
Heavy-duty frame and construction

Terramite / TerraQuip Construction Products, Inc.

EDGE Angle Broom

The EDGE Angle Broom cleans up just about anything anywhere. This attachment is an excellent tool you can use year round to assist in light snow or debris removal on sidewalks, parking lots and more. Brooms are available in widths ranging from 48 to 96 in. and hydraulic angle kits are also available.

CEAttachments Inc.

Hedgehog

The Hedgehog broom attachment from Python is a skid steer attachment that can sweep all kinds of jobs from construction sites to parking lots. The attachment features parallel linkage allowing the broom to float at optimum pressure. An upright storage position protect the broom and allows for quick and easy attachment.

Python Mfg. Inc.

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