People have been using brooms to clean their farms and workplaces for years. However, until now, there hasn’t been a good way to attach a broom to a tractor or skid steer.
This blog post will discuss the new sweeper attachment for skid steers and tractors that is currently available on the market. You will learn about the different types of brooms available and how to choose the most suitable one for your needs. We’ll also discuss the benefits of using this new attachment and why it’s important for farmers and contractors to consider adding one to their tractor or skid steer arsenal.
What is a tractor broom attachment?
A push broom attachment is quite simple. If you can imagine a regular broom that you would use to sweep a sidewalk, it’s just that, bigger.
The push broom attachment uses your tractor or miniature to clean barns, parks, trails, trailers and even lawns. This can be a handy accessory in the winter to remove snow as well.
The push broom attachment does not require hydraulic lines, motors or any other additional accessories. This is one of the simplest and easiest to maintain accessories on the market.
Advantages of tractor broom attachments
Compared to a rotary broom, the push broom attachment has many advantages. They are cleaner, safer, easier to use and maintain.
Keeps dust down
It doesn’t mean that it removes all the dust, but when you consider the amount of dirt accumulated by a rotary broom, the push broom is a very clean accessory. This makes it ideal around livestock and inside trailers and sheds.
Don’t Throw Stones
If you’ve ever seen how hard an angle broom can throw a rock, you’ll know what we’re talking about. With a push broom attachment, you don’t have to worry about breaking a windshield when sweeping and cleaning parking lots and construction sites.
No moving parts
Eliminating hydraulic lines and motors from attachments means less maintenance and breakdowns. In fact, push broom attachments should require little or no ongoing maintenance other than cleaning and inspection.
Push brooms can be fitted to almost all tractors and skid steers
A push broom attachment comes with a universal quick-attach miniature mount. Many modern tractors come with the same stand, making it an almost universal accessory.
Push broom attachments can also be purchased with universal mini stands and Bobcat mini stand for customers with skid steer loaders.
Blue Diamond Attachments even makes a fork-mountable model that works well for customers with tractors that don’t have a universal miniature mount. The fork mounting option is also perfect for forklifts.
Choosing a broom attachment for your tractor or skid steer
If you’ve decided that a push broom attachment is right for you, it’s time to decide which one best suits your needs.
size
As with almost all tractor and minicar accessories, one of the first considerations should be size. Generally, having a push sweeper attachment that covers your tractor or model’s wheel base will be best.
Blue Diamond attachment manufacturers push broom attachments in 60″, 72″ and 84″ widths, covering almost all machines.
sows
At the core of every push broom are the bristles. Naturally, this should be an important consideration when comparing models.
A quality push broom attachment should have bristles at least 10 inches high to give you excellent results. Bristles that are too short wear out quickly and tend to be more abrasive.
The way the rows of bristles are arranged is also important. The more rows of bristles, the less likely dirt will be left behind.
For example, Blue Diamond’s standard push broom attachment has 8 rows of bristles, while the heavy duty model has 11 rows.
weight
As far as tractor miniatures and accessories go, push brooms are some of the lightest equipment available. Push Broom attachments will weigh between 200 and 500 pounds, which is hardly a factor when using tractors and loaders.
In any case, you may want to consider buying one that is on the heavier side, as it will provide a wider action than a lightweight broom.
Thrust Broom Magnets vs Rotary Broom | The nail test
Some push broom manufacturers will put strong magnets on the bottom of the broom. This great idea is one of the safest ways to collect scrap metal when cleaning the shop floor. It even makes me wonder why normal push brooms don’t all have this feature?
This magnet is much more than a sales call feature, it is also a very useful example of how a push broom can protect us.
Let’s imagine for a minute what happens when a nail in the ground meets a rotary angle hydraulic broom. The nail is thrown forward at dangerous speeds.
Now the same key when it encounters a push broom is safely set aside to be rejected later (without taking anyone’s head off). Better yet, a push broom with a built-in magnet grabs the nail and holds it so it doesn’t get lost in the trash pile.
This is one of the key advantages of the broom attachment. It is safe to use around animals, in public spaces and in parking lots.
final thought
So there you have it. Now we know why so many customers prefer a push broom attachment over motorized rotary brooms.
You also have some new ideas on what to consider when shopping for a broom attachment. Hope this helped!
If you’re still not convinced, be sure to check out our broom collection page where you can see all the different attachments we offer. Thanks for reading!
