An industrial floor sweeper that deals with dust, dirt and debris.
Industry: Civil plant
When it comes to maintaining large-scale civil plant equipment, keeping the workshop floor clean isn’t just about appearances. It’s essential for safety, efficiency and operational uptime. With multiple heavy-duty machines constantly rotating through the service bays, the sheer amount of dust, dirt, oil and debris can quickly become overwhelming.
This civil plant OEM, operating across multiple large workshop sites, recognised the need for an efficient, reliable and cost-effective floor cleaning system to keep their facilities running safely and productively.
The Challenge
Maintaining heavy equipment brings with it a constant battle against dirt and dust. Each time a machine is brought in for service, it carries with it large amounts of mud, gravel, and residue from construction sites. Once inside the workshop, this material accumulates on floors, walkways, and around critical service areas.
Not only does this create an unsafe working environment — with risks of slips, trips, and contamination — but it also impacts workflow. Oil, diesel and lubricant spills mix with dust to form a hazardous surface, slowing down maintenance activities and increasing the potential for cross-contamination of parts and tools.
With a multi-workshop operation and tight turnaround times, manual cleaning was proving too slow and labour-intensive. The client needed a smarter, faster solution to maintain high safety and cleanliness standards across all sites.
The Solution
Hako Sweepmaster B980RHD Ride-On Sweeper + Scrubmaster B75R Ride-On Scrubber-Dryer
To tackle this ongoing issue, the workshops adopted two key Hako floor-cleaning machines tailored to different cleaning needs:
Hako Sweepmaster B980RHD Ride-On Sweeper
This heavy-duty, battery-powered sweeper is ideal for managing dust and debris across large hardstand areas, warehouses and fabrication zones. Featuring a hydraulic high-dump hopper, the Sweepmaster B980RHD allows a single operator to remove large volumes of dirt quickly and efficiently.
In just ten minutes, one user can transform a heavily soiled area into a clean, debris-free workspace, saving countless hours of manual sweeping.
Hako Scrubmaster B75R Ride-On Scrubber-Dryer
For more detailed floor cleaning in workshop areas, the compact and manoeuvrable Scrubmaster B75R provides a deep clean that’s both efficient and safe. Its powerful scrubbing brushes loosen and remove grime, oil and diesel spills, while the onboard vacuum system collects dirty water in one pass — leaving the floor dry and slip-free almost immediately.
The combination of these two machines provides a comprehensive cleaning solution, from large-scale dust control to precise, detailed workshop hygiene.
The Results
The introduction of Hako cleaning equipment has significantly improved workshop safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
- Improved safety: Clean, dry floors have reduced slip hazards and improved access to service areas.
- Higher productivity: Staff can focus on servicing machinery rather than time-consuming manual cleaning.
- Faster turnaround: Clean workspaces mean technicians can work more efficiently, reducing downtime and getting equipment back into operation faster.
- Cost savings: Replicating these improvements across 12 workshops has resulted in substantial savings in labour time and increased uptime for the client’s fleet.
Running a clean, organised workshop now contributes directly to better service delivery and customer satisfaction.
More Information
If your business operates heavy machinery or large-scale workshops, maintaining a clean and safe work environment is crucial for both productivity and compliance.
Hako offers a wide range of industrial cleaning equipment designed for Australian conditions — from compact walk-behind scrubbers to high-performance ride-on sweepers that make quick work of large facilities.
To learn more or request an on-site demonstration, contact Hako Australia for expert advice and tailored solutions that fit your operational needs.