Cat® C70R Ride-On Floor Sweeper Features
Engineered for large-area commercial and institutional floor sweeping with maximum-throughput efficiency, the Cat® C70R is an open-station ride-on floor sweeper covering approximately 204,500 square feet per hour on a 70-inch cleaning path. Four side brushes and a center roller brush span the full path while a HEPA filter rated 99.97% efficient at 0.3 microns captures fine respirable particulate that standard sweeper filters pass through. Shake-vibration technology automatically cleans the HEPA media during operation, maintaining consistent suction without mid-shift filter service. An 8-battery, 6-volt / 305 Ah power system and a 42.2-gallon hopper support extended cleaning assignments with minimal service interruptions.
For facilities comparing the Cat® C70R and the C70RX, cleaning performance is identical across every specification: same cleaning path, same coverage rate, same brush system, same hopper capacity, same filtration, same battery system, and the same complete kit at delivery. Operator enclosure is the sole difference — the C70R's open station suits temperature-controlled facilities or moderate-climate environments where ambient conditions are comfortable across the cleaning shift; the C70RX adds an AC cabin.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Cat® |
| Model | C70R |
| Item # | WB641820 |
| Cleaning Path | 70" |
| Coverage Rate | Approx. 204,500 sq ft per hour |
| Brush System | Four side brushes + center roller brush |
| Hopper Capacity | 42.2 gallons |
| Battery | 8 × 6V / 305 Ah |
| Filtration | HEPA filter + shake-vibration self-cleaning technology |
| Dust Suppression | Front water mister |
| Operator Station | Open station — no cabin or enclosure |
| Safety | Seatbelt, LED headlight, blue warning light, non-slip diamond tread platform |
| Convenience | USB charger, phone pocket, cup holder |
| Assembly | Ships fully assembled |
| Included | 6 filters, main roller brush, 4 side brushes, 2 key sets, 4 batteries, 30A charger |
| Use Environment | Indoor and outdoor, dry conditions |
Applications
To sweep large hard floors where open-station operation is appropriate, the Cat® C70R is deployed in climate-controlled distribution centers and fulfillment warehouses, enclosed temperature-managed manufacturing plants, retail and grocery store floors during off-hours, airport concourses, hospital campus corridors, convention hall floors between events, and any facility where maximum-throughput single-machine sweeping is the priority.
Cat® C70R (Open Station) vs. Cat® C70RX (AC Cabin)
| Feature | Cat® C70R (Open Station) | Cat® C70RX (AC Cabin) |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin | None — open operator station | AC cabin — air-conditioned |
| Operator Exposure | Ambient facility conditions | Climate-controlled enclosure |
| Coverage Rate | ~204,500 sq ft/hr — identical | ~204,500 sq ft/hr |
| Brush System | 4 side brushes + center roller — same | Same |
| HEPA Filtration | Yes — same | Yes |
| Battery | 8 × 6V / 305 Ah — same | Same |
| Hopper | 42.2 gallons — same | Same |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the Cat® C70R and Cat® C70RX?
Cleaning performance is identical between the C70R and C70RX — both deliver the same 70-inch cleaning path, approximately 204,500 square feet per hour coverage, HEPA filtration with shake-vibration self-cleaning, four side brushes with center roller, 42.2-gallon hopper, and 8-battery power system. The single difference is operator enclosure: the C70RX adds an air-conditioned cabin that isolates the operator from ambient facility temperature and airborne conditions. The C70R uses an open station where the operator is exposed to facility air. For temperature-controlled facilities or moderate-climate environments, the C70R provides identical cleaning capability.
What facilities is the Cat® C70R open-station design most appropriate for?
Open-station operation suits facilities with consistently controlled ambient temperature — climate-conditioned warehouses, enclosed distribution centers, and indoor manufacturing facilities — and environments where cleaning shifts are moderate in duration rather than extended multi-hour runs. Where building temperatures rarely exceed comfortable working ranges, the C70R delivers full C70RX cleaning output. Where heat stress over extended shifts is a documented concern, the C70RX cabin is the right specification.
How does the Cat® C70R's HEPA filtration and shake-vibration system work together?
HEPA filtration captures fine respirable particulate — particles as small as 0.3 microns at 99.97% efficiency — that standard sweeper filters pass into exhaust airflow. Shake-vibration technology automatically agitates the HEPA media at timed intervals, dislodging accumulated dust back into the hopper without stopping to service the filter. Both systems maintain consistent HEPA-level suction throughout the full cleaning shift.
What is included with the Cat® C70R at purchase?
Shipping fully assembled, the Cat® C70R includes 6 HEPA-compatible filters, one main center roller brush, four side brushes, two sets of keys, four of the eight 6-volt batteries, and a 30-amp charger. All four remaining batteries are pre-installed, completing the 8-battery system. No additional consumables or accessories need to be sourced before the first cleaning shift.
Cat® Ride-On Sweeper Family
Within the Cat® ride-on sweeper line at LabSupplies.com, the C70R and C70RX are the highest-throughput models, covering approximately 204,500 square feet per hour. For facilities where a 70-inch path exceeds layout constraints or budget, the Cat® C49R covers 49 inches at 78,740 square feet per hour as the entry point into the Cat® ride-on sweeper family. All Cat® sweepers ship fully assembled and include the complete brush, filter, key, and charger kit for immediate first-use readiness.
