Kärcher BR 30/4 C Compact Floor Scrubber Dryer
Product Description
The Kärcher BR 30/4 C is a mains-powered compact scrubber dryer designed for hard floor surfaces in commercial environments. Operating in a similar manner to an upright vacuum cleaner, it...
Specifications
- Capacity
- Dirty/clean (Ltr): 4/4
- Colour
- Grey
- Dimensions
- 445(H) x 345(W) x 1150(D)mm
- Warranty
- 1 Year
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Product Description
The Kärcher BR 30/4 C is a mains-powered compact scrubber dryer designed for hard floor surfaces in commercial environments. Operating in a similar manner to an upright vacuum cleaner, it washes, scrubs and dries the floor in a single pass, leaving surfaces clean and dry without the need for separate mopping, rinsing or drying stages.
In practical terms, this means floors are returned to a safe, slip-free condition quickly — useful in any food service or hospitality environment where wet floors present a genuine hazard. The single-pass process also reduces the time staff spend on floor cleaning, which matters in kitchens where cleaning windows are short and labour is stretched. The 300mm working width is suited to tighter spaces: galley-style kitchens, prep corridors, serveries, and smaller back-of-house areas where a ride-on or full-width machine would simply not fit.
From an operational standpoint, the BR 30/4 C offers a number of practical advantages:
- Cleans, scrubs and dries in one pass, reducing floor cleaning time significantly
- Fully removable clean and dirty water tanks simplify emptying, refilling and hygiene maintenance
- Roller brushes and squeegees are removable for replacement, keeping running costs manageable
- Eliminates the cross-contamination risks associated with conventional mop-and-bucket cleaning
- Compact footprint allows use and storage in space-restricted environments
Installation requirements are minimal — the unit is mains-powered and requires no fixed plumbing or drainage connection. At under 12kg it can be carried and stored easily. The separate clean and dirty water tanks each hold 4 litres, which covers a reasonable area before emptying is needed, though for larger floor spaces or extended cleaning runs, operators should factor in the time needed to refill and empty between passes.
The BR 30/4 C is well suited to smaller food businesses, cafés, pubs, hotel back-of-house areas, and any site where floor hygiene matters but space is limited. It is a practical starting point for operators moving away from traditional mopping. For sites with larger open floor areas or higher-frequency cleaning requirements, a higher-capacity walk-behind or ride-on machine would be a more appropriate choice.
If you are unsure whether this model fits your floor area and cleaning schedule, our team is happy to talk through the options with you before you order.
Key Features
- Washes, scrubs and dries hard floors in a single pass
- 300mm working width suited to narrow corridors and tight spaces
- Separate 4-litre clean and dirty water tanks, fully removable
- Roller brushes and squeegees removable for straightforward replacement
- Mains-powered operation with no fixed plumbing connection required
Operational Benefits
- Reduces floor cleaning time by combining three stages into one pass
- Leaves floors dry and slip-free, supporting food-area safety compliance
- Removable tanks support hygienic emptying and refilling between cleans
- Compact size allows use and storage in space-restricted back-of-house areas
- Removes cross-contamination risk associated with traditional mop-and-bucket methods
Specifications
- Capacity
- Dirty/clean (Ltr): 4/4
- Colour
- Grey
- Dimensions
- 445(H) x 345(W) x 1150(D)mm
- Warranty
- 1 Year
- Weight
- 11.9kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes, the BR 30/4 C is designed for hard floor surfaces and performs well on commercial kitchen tiles, vinyl, and similar smooth flooring. The roller brush and squeegee combination handles grease-affected surfaces more reliably than a conventional mop, though heavily soiled floors may benefit from a pre-sweep before scrubbing.
- The 4-litre clean water capacity is suited to smaller areas — typically adequate for a short cleaning run in a compact kitchen or servery corridor. For larger floor areas you will need to empty and refill during the session, so it is worth factoring that into your cleaning routine. If your site has significantly larger open floor areas, a machine with greater tank capacity would be a more practical choice.
- No fixed installation is required. The BR 30/4 C is a standalone mains-powered unit that connects to a standard plug socket, and all water is carried in the onboard tanks rather than fed from a mains supply. This makes it straightforward to move between areas and store away after use.