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, at $5,000 less than the AC cabin C70RX.
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 |
| Price | $44,999 — $5,000 less | $49,999 |
Academic and Institutional Pricing
LabSupplies.com offers tiered quantity pricing for academic and research institutions. As an authorized dealer, we ship directly from USA inventory.
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 at $5,000 less.
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 at $5,000 less. 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.