Product Description
Karcher B 260 RI Bp Ride-On Floor Scrubber | Dual Side Brushes | 48" Cylindrical Deck | 650Ah Batteries
The Karcher B 260 RI Bp is a heavy-duty ride-on floor scrubber designed for high productivity cleaning in warehouses, manufacturing plants, transportation terminals, school districts, universities, and large government buildings. This configuration combines the R120 cylindrical scrub deck with dual side brushes and a 53 inch parabolic squeegee to deliver wide cleaning coverage and strong water recovery.
The cylindrical brush system provides aggressive mechanical scrubbing while also helping collect light debris during cleaning. Dual side brushes sweep debris inward toward the scrub deck, allowing the machine to scrub and collect debris simultaneously. This improves productivity and reduces the need for pre-sweeping in many environments.
This configuration includes the R120 cylindrical scrub head, dual side brush system, 53 inch parabolic squeegee, and 36V 650 Ah steel case industrial batteries with HE shelf charger. These larger industrial batteries provide significantly longer runtime between charges, making this configuration ideal for warehouses, airports, manufacturing plants, and other facilities that clean large areas for extended periods.
Recommended Applications
- Warehouses and distribution centers
- Manufacturing plants
- Airports and transportation terminals
- School districts and universities
- Municipal and government facilities
- Large industrial buildings
Key Features
- R120 cylindrical scrub deck increases cleaning width and productivity
- Dual side brushes sweep debris inward toward the scrub deck
- Wide cleaning path improves productivity in large facilities
- Ride-on platform with up to 6.2 mph cleaning speed
- Dual vacuum motors improve suction and drying performance
- 53 inch parabolic squeegee provides strong water recovery
- Durable steel frame designed for demanding industrial environments
- Tool-free roller brush changes simplify maintenance
Specifications
- Model: B 260 RI Bp
- Manufacturer Part Number: 9.879-063.0
- Drive Type: Battery
- Scrub Deck: R120 Cylindrical
- Cleaning Width: 48 in
- Working Width with Side Brushes: 68 in
- Vacuum Working Width: 53 in
- Fresh / Recovery Tank Capacity: 70 / 70 gal
- Battery System: 36V industrial steel case batteries
- Battery Capacity: 650 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 combination of the R120 cylindrical scrub deck and dual side brushes provides one of the widest cleaning paths available in the B 260 series. When combined with the ride-on platform and high cleaning speed, the machine can clean very large floor areas quickly.
- Estimated cleaning path: up to 68 in
- Maximum cleaning speed: 6.2 mph
- Estimated productivity: up to 130,000 sq ft per hour (theoretical)
- Typical real-world productivity: 85,000 – 100,000 sq ft per hour depending on floor conditions and operator speed
Included with the Machine
- 2.763-034.0 - R120 cylindrical scrub head
- 2.644-372.0 - Side brush R120
- 4.777-110.0 - Parabolic squeegee, 53 in
- 4.250-178.0 - Squeegee blade, 53 in, Linatex
- 36V 650 Ah steel case batteries
- HE 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 R120 cylindrical scrub deck combined with dual side brushes provides one of the widest cleaning paths available in the B 260 platform. This configuration is ideal for warehouses, airports, manufacturing plants, and large distribution centers where wide coverage and high productivity are required.
B 260 vs B 300 Ride-On Scrubbers
The Karcher B 260 and B 300 are both high-capacity ride-on cleaning machines designed for large facilities, but they serve slightly different environments.
- B 260 RI: Designed for large commercial and institutional environments such as schools, universities, airports, and government buildings where high productivity floor scrubbing is required.
- B 300 RI: A larger sweeper-scrubber designed for heavier debris environments such as distribution centers, logistics facilities, and industrial plants.
Facilities that primarily need high-capacity floor scrubbing typically choose the B 260 platform, while facilities dealing with heavier debris often choose the B 300 sweeper-scrubber platform.
Battery Options Explained
The Karcher B 260 RI platform is available with multiple battery configurations depending on runtime requirements.
- 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. These batteries provide significantly longer operating time between charges and are commonly used in warehouses, manufacturing plants, airports, and large industrial buildings.
Facilities running long cleaning shifts or covering extremely 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 series is available with both disc and cylindrical scrub deck options depending on the facility and floor conditions.
- D100 Disc Deck - Best for smooth floors and facilities that prefer traditional pad or brush scrubbing, including many schools, offices, and government buildings.
- R100 Cylindrical Deck - Provides stronger mechanical cleaning and can handle light debris while scrubbing.
- R120 Cylindrical Deck - A wider cylindrical option designed for maximum cleaning coverage and productivity in large facilities.
Cylindrical decks are commonly preferred in warehouses, transportation facilities, and industrial environments where debris may be present.
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 R120 cylindrical scrub deck with dual side brushes and a 53 inch parabolic squeegee for wide cleaning coverage and strong water recovery.
What do the dual side brushes do?
The dual side brushes expand the machine's cleaning width and sweep debris inward toward the scrub deck. This improves edge cleaning and allows the machine to collect light debris while scrubbing.
Why choose the 650 Ah steel case batteries?
The 650 Ah industrial batteries provide significantly longer runtime than AGM batteries. They are typically chosen by facilities that clean large areas continuously, such as warehouses, airports, and large industrial buildings.
Is this a good machine for schools and government facilities?
Yes. The B 260 RI is widely used in large school districts, universities, airports, and municipal facilities because it provides high productivity cleaning and strong drying performance across large floor areas.
Looking for a different B 260 configuration?
The Karcher B 260 RI platform is available in several configurations depending on scrub deck type, battery capacity, and side brush options.
- 9.879-011.0 - B 260 RI BP with D100 disc scrub deck and AGM batteries.
- 9.879-012.0 - B 260 RI BP with R100 cylindrical deck and AGM batteries.
- 9.879-013.0 - B 260 RI BP with R120 cylindrical deck and AGM batteries.
- 9.879-014.0 - B 260 RI BP with dual side brushes and R100 deck.
- 9.879-062.0 - B 260 RI BP with dual side brushes and R120 deck.
- 9.879-063.0 - B 260 RI BP with dual side brushes, R120 deck, and 650 Ah industrial batteries.
- 9.887-001.0 - B 260 RI BP with R100 deck and 650 Ah batteries.
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