{"product_id":"cat-c49r-auto-ride-on-floor-sweeper-49-cleaning-path","title":"Cat® C49R Auto Ride-On Floor Sweeper, 49\" Cleaning Path, 26.4-Gal Hopper","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCat® C49R Ride-On Floor Sweeper Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered for facilities requiring large-area dry debris collection with dust suppression in a single seated operation, the Cat® C49R is a battery-powered \u003cstrong\u003eride-on floor sweeper\u003c\/strong\u003e with a 49-inch cleaning path using two independently-motored, manually-activated side brushes. Swept material collects in a 26.4-gallon hopper — more than double the storage capacity of smaller ride-on sweepers — while a 7.9-gallon front water mister settles airborne dust ahead of the brush path and self-cleaning filters maintain consistent suction throughout the shift without manual filter service. An 18-percent incline capacity and indoor\/outdoor dry-condition rating distinguish the C49R from Cat®'s ride-on scrubber line, which is limited to flat indoor floors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor facilities maintenance teams deciding between a ride-on sweeper and a ride-on scrubber, the C49R addresses the debris-collection phase that should precede wet floor scrubbing in most large-area cleaning programs. Shipping fully assembled from Cat® authorized inventory, the C49R is ready for first use immediately after delivery. Operator features include a seatbelt, LED headlight, non-slip diamond tread platform, cup holder, and USB charger. Electronic braking provides controlled stopping on the inclined surfaces the machine is rated to handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border:1px solid #ddd;margin:1em 0\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;text-align:left;font-weight:600\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;text-align:left;font-weight:600\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eCat®\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eC49R\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eItem #\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eWB641748\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eCleaning Path\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003e49\" (both side brushes) \/ 43\" (one side brush)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eSide Brushes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eTwo, each driven by independent motor, manually activated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eHopper Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003e26.4 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eWater Tank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003e7.9 gallons (front water mister)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eDust Suppression\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eFront water mister + self-cleaning filters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eIncline Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003e18\u0026amp;percnt;\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eMotor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eStronger motor with electronic braking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eSafety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eSeatbelt, LED headlight, non-slip diamond tread platform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eConvenience\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eCup holder + USB charger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003e40\"W × 55\"D × 47\"H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eAssembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eShips fully assembled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eFloor Types\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eConcrete, ceramic tile, marble, and other hard floors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eUse Environment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eIndoor and outdoor, dry conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo collect dry debris across large indoor and outdoor hard floors, the Cat® C49R is deployed in warehouse and distribution center concrete floors before scrubber cycles, loading dock areas and outdoor courts where indoor scrubbers cannot operate, retail and grocery store aisles, airport concourses, manufacturing plant floors with machining debris, and outdoor plazas and parking structures where indoor equipment is not rated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCat® C49R Sweeper vs. Cat® C40R Scrubber\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border:1px solid #ddd;margin:1em 0\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;text-align:left;font-weight:600\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;text-align:left;font-weight:600\"\u003eCat® C49R Sweeper\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;text-align:left;font-weight:600\"\u003eCat® C40R Scrubber\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eMachine Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eSweeper — collects dry debris\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eScrubber — wet-cleans hard floors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eOutdoor Use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eYes — indoor and outdoor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eNo — indoor only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eIncline Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003e18\u0026amp;percnt; grade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eFlat floor only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eDebris Handling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003e26.4-gal hopper collects swept material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eRecovery tank collects dirty water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eDust Suppression\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eFront water mister + self-cleaning filters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eWater + squeegee recovery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eSide Brushes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eTwo, independently motored, manual activation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003ePad-only cleaning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eCleaning 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As an authorized dealer, we ship directly from USA inventory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between a ride-on sweeper and a ride-on scrubber?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweepers and scrubbers perform different functions. Sweepers collect dry debris by brushing material into a hopper. Scrubbers wet-clean floors by applying solution, agitating with rotating pads, and recovering dirty water. Choose the Cat® C49R when the primary task is debris collection and dust control. Choose a Cat® scrubber when the floor requires wet cleaning to remove bonded soil. Many large facilities run both in sequence: sweep first to collect coarse debris, then scrub the cleared surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the Cat® C49R ride-on sweeper be used outdoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Unlike Cat® ride-on scrubbers, which are rated for indoor use in dry conditions only, the Cat® C49R is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use in dry conditions. This makes it practical for facilities with connected indoor and outdoor hard floor areas — loading dock aprons, covered parking structures, outdoor warehouse courts, building entries and plaza surfaces, and distribution yard paving. Its 18-percent incline capacity also allows operation on sloped surfaces common in outdoor environments, such as ramp approaches and grade transitions between floor levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do the self-cleaning filters and front water mister do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the suction system separates dust from airflow, filters accumulate particulate and suction decreases over time. Self-cleaning filters shake accumulated dust off the media automatically, maintaining consistent suction without manual filter service mid-shift. The front water mister sprays ahead of the brush path, settling airborne dust before the brush disturbs it — keeping the operating environment clear and compliant with dust suppression requirements in occupied facilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does manually-activated side brush control provide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth side brushes activated delivers the full 49-inch cleaning path for open floor areas. Deactivating one narrows the effective path to 43 inches for passes along walls or around obstacles where a brush extending to one side would contact a surface it should not. If one brush requires service, the other continues operating — the machine stays in use rather than being taken out of rotation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCat® Ride-On Sweeper Family\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cat® C49R is the entry model in Cat®'s ride-on sweeper line. 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