Easy-to-hitch sweep
August 1st 2004

Broadwood International, distributors of the SweepEx, modular brush system has upgraded the mountings of its ultra heavy-duty brush, the SweepEx Megabroom, with the introduction of a new hitch for loaders, telehandlers and forklifts. The new hitch allows simple coupling to pallet tines without the use of securing chains for improved speed and simplicity.

Easily attached to existing equipment such as skid-steers, forklifts, loader buckets and 3-point hitches, the SweepEx has no moving parts, which means that the maintenance and downtime normally associated with rotary-style brooms is practically non-existent. The robust construction allows a powerful sweeping action both forwards and backwards allowing rapid, efficient and economical sweeping of large areas.

Available with numerous optional extras the SweepEx magnetic bar assures the removal of nails and dangerous debris whilst the dust mop is ideal for polished floors. Other options include a debris collector arms and leaf collectors.

Built in 1.2, 1.5, 1.8 and 2.4m wide formats; the SweepEx is ideal for applications such as clearing dirt, material spills and heavy debris. Able to withstand the severest environments, SweepEx heads and mounting hardware are manufactured from industrial strength steel, with heavy-duty powder coat finish. The easily and quickly replaceable hi-grade polypropylene brush section has eleven rows of 30cm bristles for effective sweeping. Very robust, the brushes will provide around 450 miles of sweeping before they need changing.

Environmentally friendly, SweepEx generates minimal dust, thereby protecting the operator, machinery and the environment. Nearby pedestrians, animals and vehicles are safe when the SweepEx is being used as no flying debris is thrown around during operation.

Costing a fraction of the price of ride-on rotary sweepers, SweepEx Megabroom is also far more economical to use than manual labour. It can complete a sweeping task in just three minutes that would normally take three hours to be accomplished manually.

Available from exclusive UK and European distributor, Broadwood International, via its appointed agents, the SweepEx is capable of handling a wide range of heavy duty commercial and industrial sweeping applications both inside and out.

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