Product Description
Karcher B 260 RI Bp Ride-On Floor Scrubber | Dual Side Brushes | 40" Cylindrical Deck
The Karcher B 260 RI Bp is a heavy-duty ride-on floor scrubber designed for high productivity cleaning in warehouses, manufacturing plants, transportation facilities, school districts, universities, and large government buildings. This configuration features the R100 cylindrical scrub deck with dual side brushes and a 45 inch parabolic squeegee for improved debris pickup and edge cleaning performance.
The cylindrical brush system provides aggressive mechanical scrubbing while also helping collect light debris during cleaning. The addition of dual side brushes expands the working width and allows the machine to sweep debris toward the scrub deck for pickup during scrubbing. This reduces the need for pre-sweeping in many environments.
This configuration includes the R100 cylindrical scrub head, dual side brush system, 45 inch parabolic squeegee, and 36V 390 Ah AGM maintenance-free batteries with shelf charger. AGM batteries eliminate the need for watering and routine maintenance, making them a popular choice for schools, healthcare facilities, and government buildings.
Recommended Applications
- Warehouses and distribution centers
- Manufacturing plants
- Airports and transportation terminals
- School districts and universities
- Municipal and government facilities
- Large industrial and commercial buildings
Key Features
- R100 cylindrical scrub deck provides aggressive mechanical scrubbing
- Dual side brushes help sweep debris toward the scrub deck
- Expanded cleaning path improves productivity
- Ride-on platform with up to 6.2 mph cleaning speed
- Dual vacuum motors improve drying performance
- 45 inch parabolic squeegee provides strong water recovery
- Durable steel frame construction built for demanding environments
- Tool-free roller brush changes simplify maintenance
Specifications
- Model: B 260 RI Bp
- Manufacturer Part Number: 9.879-014.0
- Drive Type: Battery
- Scrub Deck: R100 Cylindrical
- Cleaning Width: 40 in
- Working Width with Side Brushes: 60 in
- Vacuum Working Width: 45 in
- Fresh / Recovery Tank Capacity: 70 / 70 gal
- Battery System: 36V AGM batteries
- Battery Capacity: 390 Ah
- Driving Speed: 6.2 mph
- Brush Speed: 1250 rpm
- Brush Contact Pressure: 330 lb
- Sound Pressure Level: 63 - 65 dB(A)
- Power Rating: 1200 W
Typical Cleaning Coverage Per Hour
The addition of dual side brushes increases the effective cleaning width and helps improve productivity when cleaning large open areas.
- Estimated cleaning path: up to 60 in
- Maximum cleaning speed: 6.2 mph
- Estimated productivity: up to 120,000 sq ft per hour (theoretical)
- Typical real-world productivity: 75,000 – 90,000 sq ft per hour
Included with the Machine
- 2.763-033.0 - R100 cylindrical scrub head
- 2.644-371.0 - Side brush system
- 4.777-104.0 - Parabolic squeegee, 45 in
- 4.250-137.0 - Squeegee blade, 45 in, Linatex
- 36V 390 Ah AGM batteries
- Shelf charger
- Auto-fill system
- Stainless steel floater protection
- Dirt tray
- Water spray hose
- Standard working lights
Optional Accessories
- Side brush spray nozzles
- Head guard and warning beacon
- Warning beacon
- Front blue spotlight
- Rear blue spotlight
- Polyurethane squeegee blades
Replacement Parts and Manuals
Manufacturer Warranty
This Karcher machine is covered by Karcher North America’s commercial equipment warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship under normal commercial use.
View Karcher Commercial Warranty PDF
Industrial Floor Cleaning Performance for Large Facilities
The Karcher B 260 RI series is designed for large-scale floor cleaning where traditional walk-behind scrubbers cannot keep up. With a heavy-duty ride-on platform, high brush pressure, and large tank capacity, the B 260 helps facilities clean large floor areas faster while reducing labor requirements.
The addition of dual side brushes expands the working width and helps sweep debris toward the scrub deck for pickup during scrubbing. This allows facilities to handle light debris and improve edge cleaning performance without requiring a separate sweeping pass in many environments.
B 260 vs B 300 Ride-On Scrubbers
The Karcher B 260 and B 300 are both high-capacity ride-on floor scrubbers designed for large facilities. The main difference is machine size, cleaning width, and debris handling capability.
- B 260 RI: Designed for large commercial and institutional facilities such as schools, universities, airports, and government buildings. Offers powerful scrubbing with excellent maneuverability.
- B 300 RI: Built for heavier industrial environments. The larger platform and sweeper-scrubber capability allow it to handle heavier debris loads while scrubbing.
Facilities that primarily need floor scrubbing typically choose the B 260, while facilities with larger debris loads often move up to the B 300 sweeper-scrubber platform.
Battery Options Explained
The Karcher B 260 RI is available with multiple battery configurations depending on runtime requirements and facility size.
- 36V 390 Ah AGM Batteries
AGM batteries are sealed lead-acid batteries designed for maintenance-free operation. They are commonly used in schools, hospitals, and government buildings because they do not require watering and have lower maintenance requirements. - 36V 650 Ah Steel Case Batteries
Steel case batteries are large industrial wet-cell batteries designed for extended runtime in demanding environments. These batteries provide significantly longer operating time between charges and are commonly used in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, airports, and other large industrial buildings.
Facilities running long cleaning shifts or covering very large floor areas often choose the 650 Ah battery configuration to maximize cleaning time and reduce charging cycles.
Disc vs Cylindrical Scrub Decks
The B 260 RI is available with both disc and cylindrical scrub deck configurations depending on floor type and cleaning needs.
- D100 Disc Deck - Best for smoother floors and facilities that prefer traditional pad or brush scrubbing, including many schools, offices, and government buildings.
- R100 Cylindrical Deck - Best for facilities that need stronger mechanical cleaning and the ability to handle light debris while scrubbing.
- R120 Cylindrical Deck - A wider cylindrical option for facilities that want more cleaning coverage and higher productivity.
Cylindrical decks are often preferred in warehouses and transportation environments, while disc decks are often chosen for smoother institutional floors.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of machine is the Karcher B 260 RI Bp?
The B 260 RI Bp is a heavy-duty ride-on floor scrubber designed for high-productivity industrial and institutional cleaning. This configuration uses the R100 cylindrical scrub deck with dual side brushes and a 45 inch parabolic squeegee for aggressive scrubbing and improved debris pickup.
What do the dual side brushes do?
The dual side brushes expand the machine's working width and sweep debris inward toward the scrub deck. This helps the machine pick up light debris while scrubbing and improves edge cleaning along walls, shelving, and obstacles.
Is this a good machine for warehouses?
Yes. The combination of cylindrical brushes and side sweep brushes makes this configuration especially useful in warehouses, logistics facilities, and manufacturing plants where debris may be present on the floor.
What is the difference between the parabolic squeegee and optional polyurethane blades?
The parabolic squeegee refers to the curved design of the rear squeegee assembly, which helps channel water toward the vacuum intake for improved drying performance. Optional polyurethane blades are more durable in rougher industrial environments compared to the standard Linatex blades.
Looking for a different B 260 configuration?
The Karcher B 260 RI platform is available in several configurations depending on cleaning width, battery capacity, and side brush options.
- 9.879-011.0 - B 260 RI BP with D100 disc scrub deck, 45" parabolic squeegee, and 36V 390 Ah AGM batteries.
- 9.879-012.0 - B 260 RI BP with R100 cylindrical scrub deck and 36V 390 Ah AGM batteries.
- 9.879-013.0 - B 260 RI BP with R120 cylindrical scrub deck and wider 53" squeegee.
- 9.879-014.0 - B 260 RI BP with dual side brushes and R100 cylindrical deck.
- 9.879-062.0 - B 260 RI BP with dual side brushes and R120 cylindrical deck.
- 9.879-063.0 - B 260 RI BP with dual side brushes and 650 Ah steel case batteries.
- 9.887-001.0 - B 260 RI BP with R100 cylindrical deck and 650 Ah industrial batteries.
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