Step-on scrubber drier

Kärcher's new BD 50/40 RS step-on scrubber drier is said to offer the productivity of a ride-on machine with the simplicity and compactness of a small walk-behind.

Following the success of the larger BD 60/95 RS, the 50/40 uses the same step-on operator position offering high visibility, control and productivity (recognised by its ISSA Innovation Award at Interclean 2010).

The machine's tiny footprint makes it easy to store, while the 36V batteries offer long run times.

With a 50cm cleaning disc and 40L clean and dirty tanks, the 50/40 is said to be 50% more efficient than some similar-width walk-behind machines and has simple, intuitive controls. The machine comes with a choice of traditional wet-cell or Flex anytime-charge batteries, and a range of brush and disc pad options.

It allows accurate, safe operation in tight or congested areas and cleans to edges and around corners.