Forklift Attachment Brooms: When and Why to Use Them

How Fork Attachment Works

The concept is simple: two tubular steel housings where you slide in the forklift forks. 30 seconds to mount, no tools needed. The broom weighs 200-500 kg depending on model, so you need a forklift with adequate capacity (minimum 1.5 tons for small models).

Main Advantages

Using Your Existing Forklift

The most obvious advantage: you don't need to purchase a dedicated cleaning vehicle. The forklift you already use for material handling becomes, in seconds, an industrial sweeper.

Concrete savings:

• No dedicated vehicle purchase cost
• No additional maintenance
• No specific operator training required
• No dedicated parking space needed

Quick Application

Mounting is immediate: just insert the forks into the designated slots and the broom is ready to use. In less than a minute, you switch from material handling to cleaning.

Large Surface Coverage

With widths up to 4 meters, forklift attachment brooms cover surfaces impossible to clean manually in reasonable times:

• One pass = up to 4 meters width
• Forklift speed = fast cleaning
• Fewer passes = less time = more productivity

When They're the Right Choice

Machine Shops

The ideal environment for forklift attachment brooms:

• Metal chips scattered over large areas
• Forklifts already present for material handling
• Cleaning needed several times a day

Foundries

Foundries present specific challenges:

• Heavy and abrasive materials
• High temperatures in some areas
• Need for reinforced brooms

Construction Sites

Forklift attachment brooms also find application on construction sites:

• Cleaning debris and waste materials
• Use with telehandlers and site forklifts
• Preparing areas for new work

Warehouses and Logistics

To keep aisles and storage areas clean:

• Removal of packaging and various materials
• Quick cleaning without interrupting operations
• Flexibility of use

Available Models

For Standard Chips

Basic Fork Attachment

• Dimensions: from 1.5x0.5 to 3x1 meters
• Weight: from 200 to 420 kg
• Use: chips and general materials

For Complete Collection

Fork Attachment + Blade

• The blade scrapes even the finest materials
• Ideal for metal dust
• Dimensions: 2x1 and 3x1 meters

For Difficult Materials

Fork Attachment + Grippers

• For long, tangled chips
• Grip system that prevents scattering
• Capacity: up to 540 kg own weight

Fork Attachment + Octopus

• For the most stubborn materials
• Double collection system
• Weight: up to 1050 kg (double octopus model)

Tips for Use

Check the Capacity

Before purchasing, check:

• Maximum capacity of your forklift
• Broom weight (empty and loaded)
• Load center of gravity

Consider Space

Wide brooms require:

• Sufficiently wide aisles
• Adequate maneuvering space
• Storage area when not in use

Regular Maintenance

To ensure long life:

• Check bristles periodically
• Replace worn components
• Clean the broom after each intensive use

When It Makes Sense (and When It Doesn't)

It makes sense if: you have a forklift, the area is over 500 sqm, you clean at least once daily. It doesn't make sense if: the area is small, full of obstacles, or you don't have forklifts.

To figure out if it's right for you, send us a photo of your dirty floor and the dimensions. We'll tell you straight away.