Product Description
20" Orbital Walk-Behind Auto Scrubber | Li-Ion Battery | Karcher B 50 W Bp O51 SKU 1.533-272.0
The Karcher B 50 W Bp is a compact, high-performance walk-behind automatic floor scrubber designed for fast, efficient daily cleaning in schools, retail stores, healthcare facilities, and municipal buildings. This configuration features the O51 orbital scrub head, delivering strong mechanical cleaning performance in a slim design that is easy to maneuver in tighter spaces.
The O51 orbital head can reduce water usage (up to 25 percent vs traditional disc heads) and can be used for both scrubbing and stripping tasks when paired with the correct pads. This model includes a Li-Ion battery system for reliable performance and simplified charging, plus traction drive to reduce operator fatigue during long cleaning shifts.
20 in cleaning path | 13.2 gal tanks | Traction drive | On-board charger | Orbital scrub head | Parabolic squeegee for excellent recovery
Choosing the Right Scrub Head
- O51 Orbital (this model) - Best for aggressive cleaning, low-water performance, and stripping capability with the correct pads.
- R55 Cylindrical - Ideal for textured floors and facilities where light debris pickup is helpful (pre-sweep effect).
Looking for the cylindrical Li-Ion version?
View the Karcher B 50 W Bp R55 Li-Ion Cylindrical Scrubber (SKU 1.533-258.0)
Free Demo Available
Want to see the B 50 W Bp in action before you buy? We can help schedule a free demo when available. Email sales@monsterjanitorial.com with your facility details, flooring type and approximate square footage to confirm availability and recommendations.
Recommended Applications
- Schools and university facilities
- Retail stores and supermarkets
- Healthcare and municipal buildings
- Commercial offices and public facilities
- Tile, VCT, concrete, terrazzo, and resilient flooring
Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: 1.533-272.0
- Cleaning Width: 20.7 in
- Brush Type: Orbital pad head (O51)
- Squeegee Width: 33.4 in
- Drive Type: Traction drive
- Solution / Recovery Tank: 13.2 gal / 13.2 gal
- Theoretical Productivity: up to 32,937 sq ft/hr
- Practical Productivity: approx. 19,805 sq ft/hr
- Brush Contact Pressure: 79.3 lb
- Brush Speed: 20 rpm
- Driving Speed: up to 3.7 mph
- Power Supply for Battery Charger: 100-240 / 50-60 V / Hz
- Water Consumption: 0.08 cfm
- Weight (with batteries): approx. 422.6 lb
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 59.25 x 30.3 x 50.0 in
Included with this configuration
- O51 orbital scrub head (included)
- Robust die-cast aluminum suction bar
- Triple nozzles
- 6.654-454.0 - Li-Ion battery 25.6V / 80Ah (included)
- 6.654-472.3 - Li-Ion battery charger (included)
Optional / Not Included
- 4.035-345.0 - Auto-Fill
- 2.644-365.0 - Add-on kit emergency stop B 50 W
- 4.400-089.0 - Set side strip oil resistant
- 4.400-090.0 - Squeegee blade set natural rubber 850 mm / 33 in
- 5.035-488.0 - Home Base kit (adapter and cable hook)
- 4.070-075.0 - Home-Base universal hook kit (requires 5.035-488.0)
- 4.400-080.0 - Home-Base mop clip (requires 5.035-488.0)
- 6.980-077.0 - Home-Base double hook (requires 5.035-488.0)
- 6.980-078.0 - Home-Base holder handhold grey (requires 5.035-488.0)
- 2.644-313.0 - KEM Machine Connect B 50 W (not included for this model)
Orbital Pad and Brush Options (O51)
- 6.369-077.0 - Black pad 508 mm (kit 5 pcs)
- 6.369-078.0 - Green pad 508 mm
- 6.369-079.0 - Red pad 508 mm (kit 5 pcs)
- 6.370-273.0 - Disc brush for O51
- 6.371-030.0 - Pad SPP 51
- 6.371-271.0 - Microfiber pad
Recommended Chemicals
- Pioneer Eclipse Lumen L350 Neutral Cleaner
- Pioneer Eclipse Low-Foam Neutral Cleaner
- Karcher Heavy Duty Degreaser 8.698-154.0
Shop Cleaning Chemical Pods | Shop Auto Scrubber Chemicals
Replacement Parts and Manuals
Need parts diagrams, wear items, or service parts? Visit our Karcher manuals hub:
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "orbital" mean on a floor scrubber?
Orbital describes the cleaning motion. Instead of spinning like a traditional disc scrubber, an orbital head moves the pad in a rapid oscillating pattern. This increases mechanical agitation, which can improve cleaning results while using less water and fewer chemicals.
Why is the Karcher O51 orbital head round instead of rectangular?
Orbital refers to the motion, not the shape. Many orbital floor machines use rectangular pads, but the Karcher O51 uses a round 20 inch pad that moves in an orbital pattern to deliver strong cleaning performance with good maneuverability.
Can an orbital scrubber strip floors?
Yes. Orbital scrubbers can often remove floor finish with reduced chemical use when paired with the correct stripping pads. Always follow your floor finish manufacturer recommendations.
What floors are a good fit for orbital cleaning?
Orbital scrubbing works well on VCT, tile, concrete, terrazzo, and other hard floors where higher mechanical agitation helps with deep cleaning or finish removal.
Manuals and Documents
- Operating manual / Safety information
- Operating manual / Safety information
- Operating manual / Safety information
- Operating manual / Safety information
- Product Information Sheet
Manufacturer Warranty
Limited Warranty - Karcher North America
- Lifetime Parts Coverage - Parts and components covered for the lifetime of the machine to the original purchaser.
- Lifetime Polyethylene (PE) Housings - Rotationally molded PE housings covered for the lifetime of the machine.
- 3 Years Labor - Service labor covered for three (3) years through authorized service providers.
- Travel Coverage - Up to three (3) hours round-trip travel for field repairs during coverage period.
- Li-Ion Batteries - 5 Years
- Wear Items - 90 days against manufacturing defects.
View Full Karcher Lifetime Warranty PDF
Helpful Resources for Facility Managers
- How to Choose an Automatic Floor Scrubber for Schools and Government Buildings
- Lithium vs AGM vs Wet Batteries in Automatic Floor Scrubbers
- Karcher Automatic Floor Scrubber Maintenance Checklist
Institutional Purchasing Support
- Purchase orders accepted
- Tax-exempt account setup assistance
- Bid and specification support available
- D-U-N-S Number: 080901706
- UEI Number: U4TYL7A5LEN9
Why Choose Monster Janitorial?
- Authorized Karcher distributor
- OEM equipment, parts and accessories
- Fast order processing - most in-stock items ship within 24 hours
- 30-Day Returns
Tax-Exempt Purchasing
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Questions before you buy? Email sales@monsterjanitorial.com or call 956-772-4842.
