Nilfisk
SW5500 Ride-On Sweeper
A large ride-on sweeper for contract cleaning, factory sites and outdoor retail — sweeps a 1.5-metre path at up to 10 km/h on 20% gradients, with a hybrid option that covers indoor and outdoor work on one machine.
Power Source
Battery 24V / LPG / Diesel
Hopper Volume
150 L (high-dump 1,650 mm)
Cleaning Width
1,500 mm (with 2 side brooms)
Coverage
Up to 15,000 m²/h theoretical (LPG/diesel) · 13,500 m²/h (battery)
Why we recommend it
- The hybrid kit lets a single machine switch between engine power (outdoors) and battery power (indoors) — no swapping fleets between air-sensitive and open spaces. One machine, two environments, full-shift productivity.
- A 150-litre hopper with 1.65 m high-dump tips straight into a standard skip. One operator sweeps a large retail car park or factory floor and empties without leaving the seat.
- Automatic speed reduction on slopes and tight turns, plus a hopper-lift safety alarm — the machine manages the risk so the operator doesn't have to think about it. Safer shifts, fewer near-misses.
- Visual dashboard alert when the main broom is worn, plus tool-free broom replacement. Daily maintenance takes minutes; the AC drive wheel doesn't need carbon-brush replacements, cutting planned-service downtime.
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Full Specification
| Battery 24V | LPG (Honda 6.3 kW) | Diesel (Yanmar 4.1 kW) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration | Large ride-on, high-dump hopper, hybrid-ready | ||
| Sound Pressure | 68 dB(A) | 79 dB(A) | 85 dB(A) |
| Productivity — Theoretical / Actual (2 side brooms) | 13,500 / 9,450 m²/h | 15,000 / 10,500 m²/h | 15,000 / 10,500 m²/h |
| Working Width — Main broom / 1 side / 2 sides | 850 / 1,175 / 1,500 mm | ||
| Max Climbing Rate | 20% | ||
| Max Travel Speed | 9 km/h | 10 km/h | 10 km/h |
| Hopper Volume | 150 L | ||
| Max Dumping Height | 1,650 mm (high-dump, tips into skip) | ||
| Main Filter Area | 7 m² (timed multi-frequency shaker) | ||
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 1,875 × 1,200 × 1,565 mm | ||
| Net Weight | 636 kg | 764 kg | 757 kg |
| Key Technology | Hybrid kit option (engine ↔ battery switchover) · automatic speed reduction on slopes and turns · hopper-lift safety alarm · worn-main-broom visual alert · tool-free broom change · AC drive wheel (no carbon brush replacement) · DustGuard™ misting (optional) | ||
Source verification
Sourced direct from the manufacturer: Nilfisk SW5500 brochure (ref 96032006-03/16).
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Brochure & Documentation
Documentation