Product Review: Factory Cat 34 Walk Behind Floor Sweeper

Hard work is often a messy proposition. Sawdust, concrete, and metal shavings are all part of a day's work for your facility. Still, a clean work area is essential both for your professional image and the safety of your team. So, how do you keep up with the mess? Enter the Factory Cat 34 walk behind floor sweeper. This dynamite sweeper is packed with the high-performance features needed to keep up with a high-producing facility like yours. Read on to find out what we love about this Factory Cat model.

Key Features

This sweeper has a host of great features packed into a few cubic feet. In addition to its compact design, there are a few features that make this model really stand out.

• Baghouse Filter and Beater Bar. The combination of a baghouse filter and beater bar provide unparalleled particulate collection. This keeps your facility cleaner and preserves air quality. Better yet, the filter lasts the life of the product in most facilities.
• Hassle-Free Maintenance. This fully electric model has no oil to change and no fuel to spill. The brooms never need reversing, and there are no tanks to exchange. Maintenance is as easy as emptying the hopper and plugging in the charger after every shift.
• High-Performance Motor. The 34 comes with a high-performance motor capable of extended cleaning. It provides the power to sweep up the equivalent of multiple bags of cement in a single pass. This power and a large hopper make the 34 a fantastic choice for dirty jobs.

Specs at a Glance

Product Name: Factory Cat 34
Manufacturer: Factory Cat
Dimensions (L x W x H): 58” x 31” x 38”
Weight (w/o Batteries): 295 - 345 lbs
System Voltage: 12 VDC
Standard Battery: 175 ah WET
Power: 1.0 hp
Chassis Construction: 1/8” Powder Coated Steel

Pros

Quality goes right down to the rivets in all Factory Cat products. So, it is no surprise that the 34 exhibits exceptional design from top to bottom.

• Self Propelled. The 34's self-propulsion system reduces operator fatigue. This allows for faster cleaning and reduces cleaning labor costs.
• Full Steel Construction. The body and handlebar are both steel. This reduces wear and tear on the sweeper, thus extending its life and making it durable enough to stand up against even the roughest industries.
• Self-Adjusting Broom. The main broom is 10 inches in diameter and self-adjusting. It adapts automatically to changes in the floor to increase cleaning efficiency.
• On-Board Charger. The built-in charger allows you to recharge the unit at any outlet in your facility. It requires no additional charging infrastructure and provides the oversized battery enough power to work all shift long.
• Spill-Free Battery Box. The poly battery box is acid resistant to fully contain battery leaks. This protects your floors, equipment, and staff if a battery should fail.
• Side Broom. The large side broom helps the operator reach under workbenches and equipment without stooping or stopping. This increases cleaning efficiency and contributes to reduced labor costs.
• Large Hopper. The hopper has plenty of room for even the dirtiest shop floors. Its pull-out design makes it easy to empty at the end of the shift.
• No-Flat Tires. The tires are made of solid, cut-resistant rubber to eliminate flat tires and reduce wear and tear. The back tires have a half-ton capacity, and the front caster can hold up to 900 lbs. This means the sweeper will not drag even with a hopper full of cement dust.

Cons

While the 34 is a high-quality sweeper, it's not perfect for every application. Two features in particular make it a better fit for some facilities than others.

• Smaller Footprint. This sweeper has a narrower cleaning width than ride-on models such as the Factory Cat TR Rider. This makes the 34 a better choice for smaller-footprint facilities.
• Exclusive Sweeper. The 34 is a dedicated sweeper and does not include the scrubbing functions of a scrubber/sweeper model.

Recommended For

The 34 is a powerful walk-behind sweeper recommended for any small to mid-sized facility looking to decrease their cleaning time and labor expenses. The following industries, in particular, will benefit from this model:

• Fabrication shops
• Machine shops
• Equine centers
• Agriculture 
• Sawmills
• Foundries
• Warehouses
• Distribution centers
• Fertilizer packaging

Not Recommended For

The 34 is not recommended for facilities with a large, open footprint due to its relatively narrow cleaning path. Facilities requiring floor sanitation are better served with a combination floor scrubber/sweeper, such as the cylindrical scrubber variant of the Factory Cat Mag-HD.

Cleaning Equipment Done Right

This Factory Cat sweeper is an impressive machine. Yet, there's no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to industrial cleaning equipment. Whether you're in the market for a floor sweeper, floor scrubber, or sweeper/scrubber, our expert team has the knowledge to help you make the best choice for your facility. After a free assessment of your needs, we provide an on-site demo to ensure the model chosen is the perfect fit for your space. To learn more about the Factory Cat 34 or to request a site assessment, contact us online or visit your local Mid Columbia Forklift.

Auburn 253-854-5438
Pasco 509-547-7413
Wenatchee 509-663-9009
Yakima 509-457-5137

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