Key Specs
Battery Model Power Source
24 V, 420 Ah C20
Battery Model Max Speed
5.6 mph
Battery Model Protection Class / IP Protection
IPX3
Battery Model Sound Pressure Level
68 dB A
Battery Model Weight
1,400 lb
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Advance SW5500 Rider Sweeper
The Advance SW5500 Rider Sweeper is a compact, high-productivity ride-on floor sweeper designed for commercial, institutional, and industrial floor maintenance. Built for efficient sweeping in a small footprint, the SW5500 helps operators collect dust, dirt, debris, and outdoor material while maintaining strong visibility, simple controls, and easy service access.
This machine is a strong choice for warehouses, manufacturing facilities, universities, stadium concourses, parking ramps, parking lots, retail facilities, logistics centers, and contract cleaning teams that need a rider sweeper with strong dust control and high-capacity debris collection.
Compact Ride-On Sweeping Performance
The Advance SW5500 is designed to provide the productivity of a rider sweeper while remaining compact and easy to maneuver. Its footprint allows operators to work through aisles, open floor areas, parking structures, outdoor lots, and commercial facilities while maintaining clear visibility from the operator position.
The machine is built for facilities that need consistent dry sweeping performance with reduced operator fatigue compared with walk-behind machines or manual sweeping.
Battery and LPG Model Options
The SW5500 platform is available in battery and LPG configurations. The battery model supports emissions-free indoor cleaning, while the LPG model provides an engine-powered option for indoor and outdoor sweeping applications where longer runtime and flexible power are important.
Both configurations are designed around the same compact rider platform and high-capacity sweeping system.
Wide Sweeping Path
The SW5500 provides a wide working path when equipped with side brooms. With two side brooms, the sweeper reaches a 60-inch working width, allowing operators to cover large areas efficiently.
The side brooms help pull debris away from walls, curbs, rack lines, and edges into the main sweeping path.
High-Capacity Hopper
The SW5500 includes a 39.6-gallon hopper. The hopper is designed for high-capacity debris collection, helping operators sweep more area before stopping to dump material.
The high-dump hopper supports efficient emptying into appropriate disposal containers and helps reduce manual handling of collected debris.
DustGuard Dust Control
The SW5500 can be equipped with DustGuard, a misting system designed to help reduce fugitive dust generated by side brooms. DustGuard helps improve sweeping conditions for the operator and nearby people by keeping more dust close to the floor.
This is especially useful in dusty facilities, parking areas, warehouses, and manufacturing spaces.
OneTouch Operation
Advance OneTouch controls simplify sweeping operation. Sweeping functions can be activated through the controls and drive pedal, helping reduce operator training time and supporting consistent cleaning results.
Simple controls are valuable in facilities where multiple operators may use the machine across different shifts.
Clear-View Visibility
The SW5500 uses Advance Clear-View design to give the operator strong sightlines from the seat. Good visibility helps operators work around obstacles, pedestrians, racks, equipment, and facility features more safely.
Clear operator sightlines also support more consistent edge cleaning and better maneuvering in tight areas.
Wear-Compensating Main Broom System
The SW5500 is designed with a wear-compensating main broom system that helps maintain sweeping performance as the broom wears. This can help extend productive broom life and support consistent hopper filling.
Maintaining correct broom contact is important for pickup performance and total sweeping productivity.
Easy Maintenance Access
MaxAccess interlocking compartments and tool-free replacement items make the SW5500 easier to maintain. Operators and service teams can access critical components, replace brooms, and maintain filters more efficiently.
Easy maintenance helps reduce downtime and supports long-term performance.
What the Advance SW5500 Can Sweep
Dust
Dirt
Sand
Leaves
Pallet debris
Light dry debris
Outdoor debris
Indoor dry debris
Warehouses
Manufacturing areas
Parking ramps
Parking lots
University grounds
Stadium concourses
Logistics centers
Retail facilities
Common Facility Applications
Warehouse sweeping
Manufacturing floor care
University maintenance
Stadium concourse cleaning
Retail facility sweeping
Contract cleaning routes
Outdoor lot sweeping
Parking ramp cleaning
Stadium concourse cleaning
Logistics center cleaning
Industrial floor sweeping
Key Features
Compact rider sweeper
OneTouch sweeping controls
High-dump hopper
DustGuard available
Auto speed reduction
Tool-free broom changes
Non-marking tires on battery model
Battery and LPG options
Clear-View operator visibility
Wear-compensating main broom
MaxAccess maintenance access
LED headlights
Side broom dust control
High-capacity hopper
Included Items
The Advance SW5500 Rider Sweeper is commonly sold with items such as:
SW5500 rider sweeper
Side broom setup
Dust filter
Battery or LPG power package
Main broom
Hopper system
Warning / lighting equipment
Operator documentation
Included accessories vary by exact package and configuration.
Recommended Accessories
Replacement main broom
Dust filter
Overhead guard
Safety belt
Canopy kit
Operator PPE
Replacement side brooms
DustGuard components
Side broom guards
USB port kit
Preventive maintenance parts
Charger components for battery models
Ideal Applications
Warehouses
University grounds
Parking ramps
Logistics centers
Outdoor sweeping routes
Manufacturing facilities
Stadium concourses
Parking lots
Retail facilities
Indoor dry sweeping routes
Why Choose the Advance SW5500?
The Advance SW5500 is built for facilities that need rider sweeping productivity, strong dust control, and a compact footprint. Its wide sweeping path, high-capacity hopper, OneTouch controls, Clear-View visibility, DustGuard availability, and tool-free service access make it a practical sweeper for commercial, institutional, and industrial cleaning programs.
For professionals who maintain warehouses, campuses, manufacturing facilities, parking areas, stadium concourses, or logistics centers, the SW5500 offers a strong combination of productivity, operator safety, dust control, and easy maintenance.
Finance This Machine
Rates from 5.05% · Terms up to 84 months · Apply in minutes
50+ Years in Business
Serving customers since 1977
5 Locations
4 in Ohio, 1 in Florida
Factory-Trained Technicians
Certified service after the sale
Parts & Service
In-stock parts, fast turnaround

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