Product Description
Karcher Lithium Cylindrical Walk-Behind Scrubbing
18-inch steerable cylindrical auto scrubber with lithium power, 6-gallon tanks, built-in pre-sweeping, onboard charging, and practical productivity up to 13,560 ft²/hr.
The Karcher BR 45/22 C Bp is an 18-inch walk-behind cylindrical auto scrubber built for productive commercial cleaning in congested areas, hallways, classrooms, retail spaces, healthcare facilities, and other locations where maneuverability matters.
Its innovative steerable scrub deck helps the machine turn around obstacles while maintaining effective floor contact. A long-lasting lithium-ion battery, onboard charger, 6-gallon solution and recovery tanks, built-in pre-sweeping capability, and forward-and-reverse maneuverability make the BR 45/22 C Bp a flexible choice for daily facility cleaning.
Quick Highlights
Product Data
- Product Name: Karcher BR 45/22 C Bp Lithium Cylindrical Auto Scrubber
- Store SKU: MJK17834610
- Manufacturer Part Number: 1.783-461.0
- Clean SKU Reference: 17834610
- Machine Type: Walk-Behind Automatic Scrubber
- Scrub Deck Type: Steerable Cylindrical Brush Deck
- Cleaning Width: 18 in
- Squeegee Width: 20 in
- Solution Tank: 6 gal
- Recovery Tank: 6 gal
- Power Source: Battery
- Battery Type: Lithium-Ion
- Battery Voltage: 25V
- Charger: Onboard Charger
- Brush Speed: 750–1050 RPM
- Brush Pressure: 38 lb
- Operating Noise Level: 66 dBA Standard / 62 dBA Eco Mode
- Machine Weight with Battery: 121 lb
- Dimensions: 36" L x 22" W x 44" H
Recommended Applications
- Schools and classrooms
- Healthcare and medical facilities
- Retail stores and supermarkets
- Hotels and hospitality facilities
- Office buildings
- Fitness centers and locker rooms
- Hallways and congested commercial areas
- Tile and grouted flooring
- Textured and irregular hard floors
- LVT and stone tile with the proper microfiber accessory
Key Features
Steerable Cylindrical Deck
The scrub deck turns with the machine, helping the operator clean around shelving, corners, fixtures, and other obstacles.
Lithium-Ion Power
Lithium-ion battery technology supports opportunity charging, flexible cleaning schedules, and reduced routine battery maintenance.
Built-In Pre-Sweeping
The cylindrical brush system helps collect light debris while scrubbing, reducing the amount of manual pre-sweeping needed.
Eco!efficiency Mode
Eco mode helps reduce resource use, extend battery runtime, and lower the operating sound level to approximately 62 dBA.
Color-Coded Controls
Color-coded operating controls help simplify training and make the machine easier for cleaning staff to use.
Easy Recovery Tank Draining
A dirty-water drain hose helps simplify emptying the recovery tank at the end of the cleaning cycle.
Best For
- Facilities needing a maneuverable battery walk-behind scrubber
- Daily cleaning of smooth, textured, and grouted floors
- Areas with shelving, corners, fixtures, and obstacles
- Facilities requiring quieter cleaning with Eco mode
- Operators who need opportunity charging capability
- Locations where light debris may be present during scrubbing
- Facilities that prefer a compact lithium-powered machine
Not Ideal For
- Large facilities requiring ride-on productivity
- Orbital floor stripping
- Carpet extraction
- High-speed burnishing
- Heavy sweeping or large-debris pickup
- Outdoor cleaning applications
- Facilities requiring a full-size large walk-behind scrubber
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: Karcher
- Model: BR 45/22 C Bp
- Manufacturer Part Number: 1.783-461.0
- Equipment Type: Lithium Walk-Behind Cylindrical Auto Scrubber
- Cleaning Width: 18 in
- Brush Quantity: 1
- Brush Diameter: 3.75 in
- Brush Speed: 750–1050 RPM
- Brush Down Pressure: 38 lb
- Squeegee Width: 20 in
- Solution Tank Capacity: 6 gal
- Recovery Tank Capacity: 6 gal
- Practical Productivity: Up to 13,560 ft²/hr
- Theoretical Productivity: Up to 19,375 ft²/hr
- Battery Type: Lithium-Ion
- Battery Voltage: 25V
- Battery Charger: Onboard
- Operating Noise Level: 66 dBA Standard / 62 dBA Eco Mode
- Weight with Battery: 121 lb
- Dimensions: 36" L x 22" W x 44" H
Cleaning Productivity
The BR 45/22 C Bp combines a steerable 18-inch cylindrical deck, lithium-ion power, 6-gallon tanks, and onboard charging to improve productivity in medium-size commercial facilities.
Maneuverable coverage for congested areas.
Supports efficient daily floor care.
Matching tanks support productive cleaning cycles.
Quieter operation for occupied environments.
Actual productivity varies by floor condition, obstacles, filling and draining time, brush selection, battery charge, cleaning chemical, operator technique, and facility layout.
Included with the Machine
- Karcher BR 45/22 C Bp walk-behind cylindrical auto scrubber
- Lithium-ion battery system
- Onboard battery charger
- 4.762-392.0 – Medium red cylindrical brush for general cleaning
- 4.037-097.0 – Squeegee blade set
- Steerable cylindrical scrub deck
- Built-in pre-sweeping system
- Onboard dirty-water drain hose
- Operator manual and safety documentation
Optional Accessories and Replacement Parts
The accessories below are listed for the Karcher BR 45/22 C Bp, manufacturer part number 1.783-461.0.
Replacement General-Cleaning Brush
- 4.762-392.0 – Medium red cylindrical brush for all-around cleaning on smooth and textured floors
Specialty Cylindrical Brushes
- 4.762-405.0 – Soft white cylindrical brush for gentle cleaning on compatible surfaces
- 4.762-406.0 – Orange high-low cylindrical brush for cleaning grouted floors
- 4.762-407.0 – Stiff green cylindrical brush for aggressive cleaning on irregular surfaces
- 4.762-408.0 – Extremely stiff black cylindrical brush for stubborn dirt on rugged floors
Microfiber Cleaning System
- 4.037-093.0 – Cylindrical microfiber pad for daily cleaning of delicate LVT and stone tile
- 4.762-416.0 – Cylindrical pad shaft required for microfiber pad 4.037-093.0
Squeegee and Replacement Parts
- 4.037-097.0 – Replacement squeegee blade set
- 6.600-210.0 – Replacement keys
Brush Selection Guide
- Red Brush: Routine general cleaning on smooth and textured floors
- White Brush: Gentle cleaning on compatible delicate surfaces
- Orange Brush: High-low bristle design for grouted flooring
- Green Brush: Aggressive cleaning on irregular, durable surfaces
- Black Brush: Very aggressive cleaning of stubborn dirt on rugged floors
- Microfiber Pad: Daily maintenance cleaning on compatible LVT and stone tile
Recommended Chemicals
- Pioneer Eclipse Lumen L350 Neutral Cleaner – Neutral cleaner for routine maintenance of compatible finished floors.
- Pioneer Eclipse Low-Foam Neutral Cleaner – Low-foam cleaner for automatic scrubber applications.
- Karcher Heavy Duty Degreaser – 8.698-154.0 – Heavy-duty cleaning for compatible durable surfaces.
- Shop Auto Scrubber Chemicals
- Floor Care Resources and Chemical Guides
Free Commercial Equipment Consultation
Monster Janitorial can help determine whether the BR 45/22 C Bp is the correct scrubber for your facility and match it with the appropriate brushes, microfiber system, squeegee blades, and cleaning chemicals.
- Review facility size and estimated cleaning time
- Match the cylindrical brush to the floor type and soil level
- Compare lithium walk-behind scrubber options
- Select compatible chemicals and microfiber accessories
- Request a commercial quote or product demonstration
Email sales@monsterjanitorial.com or call 956-772-4842.
Manuals and Documents
- Karcher BR 45/22 C Bp Product Information Sheet – 1.783-461.0
- Karcher BR 45/22 C Bp Operating and Safety Manual
- Karcher BR 45/22 C Bp Operating Instructions
- Karcher BR 45/22 C Bp Service Documentation
- Karcher BR 45/22 C Bp Battery and Charger Instructions
- Karcher Parts Manuals and Model Lookup
Replacement Parts
Shop Karcher cylindrical brushes, microfiber pads, pad shafts, squeegee blades, keys, lithium battery components, chargers, and related service parts.
Shop Karcher Replacement PartsMJ University Learning Center
Explore lithium auto scrubber selection, cylindrical brush choice, pre-sweeping performance, squeegee maintenance, microfiber cleaning systems, and daily floor-care procedures.
Visit MJ UniversityManufacturer Warranty
The Karcher BR 45/22 C Bp is covered by the applicable Karcher commercial equipment warranty against qualifying defects in materials and workmanship under normal approved commercial use.
- Machine warranty coverage may vary by component and current manufacturer policy.
- The lithium-ion battery and onboard charger may carry separate warranty terms.
- Brushes, microfiber pads, squeegee blades, seals, and other wear items may have limited coverage.
- Proof of purchase and the machine serial number may be required.
- Damage caused by improper charging, misuse, freezing, unapproved chemicals, or inadequate maintenance may not be covered.
Contact sales@monsterjanitorial.com for current warranty verification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the BR 45/22 C Bp lithium powered?
Yes. The machine includes a lithium-ion battery system and an onboard battery charger.
What is a steerable scrub deck?
The cylindrical cleaning deck turns as the machine is steered, helping the operator clean around obstacles and maneuver in congested spaces.
Does the machine include a brush?
Yes. The standard machine includes the medium red cylindrical brush for general cleaning on smooth and textured floors.
Can it clean grouted flooring?
Yes. The orange high-low cylindrical brush is designed for compatible grouted floor surfaces.
Can it clean LVT or stone tile?
Yes. The optional microfiber pad and required cylindrical pad shaft are intended for daily cleaning of compatible delicate surfaces such as LVT and stone tile.
Does the machine pick up light debris?
The cylindrical deck provides built-in pre-sweeping capability that can help collect light debris while the floor is being scrubbed.
Institutional Purchasing Support
- D-U-N-S Number: 080901706
- UEI Number: U4TYL7A5LEN9
- Purchase order support for approved schools, government agencies, and institutions
- Tax-exempt account setup assistance
- Bid and specification support
- Commercial quote support for facility managers, contractors, and procurement departments
Why Choose Monster Janitorial?
- Authorized Karcher commercial equipment support
- Fast order processing
- Expert assistance with scrubbers, batteries, chargers, brushes, squeegee blades, chemicals, and replacement parts
- Commercial quote support for schools, healthcare facilities, contractors, government buyers, and facility teams
Tax-Exempt Purchasing for Schools & Government
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