Karcher BR 30/4 C Compact Commercial Scrubber Dryer

Surface Area Performance:
Up to 200 m²/h theoretical working capacity
Up to 130 m²/h practical working capacity

Recommended Cleaning Area:
Ideal for hard floor areas from approximately 20–200 m²

Working Width:
300 mm roller brush working width
300 mm vacuum/squeegee working width

Drive Type:
Mains-powered compact walk-behind scrubber dryer
220–240 V / 50–60 Hz electrical supply
820 W rated input power
Advance assisted by brush rotation for easier movement

Fresh / Dirty Water Tank Capacity:
4 L fresh water tank
4 L dirty water recovery tank
Separate removable tanks for easy filling, emptying and transport

Brush System:
High-speed roller brush
Brush speed up to 1,450 rpm
Brush contact pressure approx. 100 g/cm²
Up to ten times greater contact pressure than manual mopping
Excellent mechanical cleaning action for textured floors, joints and crevices
Brush rotation assists forward movement during cleaning

Vacuum & Water Recovery:
300 mm vacuum working width
Twin straight squeegees recover moisture in both forward and reverse directions
Floors are left dry and ready for use quickly
Suction can be switched off using the foot pedal for intensive cleaning applications

Intensive Cleaning Mode:
Vacuum function can be temporarily deactivated
Allows cleaning solution to remain on the floor for longer contact time
Suitable for stubborn dirt requiring additional dwell time
Surface can then be scrubbed again and vacuumed dry

Water Consumption:
Approx. 0.3 L/min

Sound Level:
Up to 72 dB(A)

Operation & Ergonomics:
Lightweight, compact design
Easy to manoeuvre with handling similar to a conventional upright vacuum
Brush-assisted forward movement reduces operator effort
Simple controls for professional everyday use
Suitable for frequent cleaning of smaller commercial areas

Tank Design:
Fresh-water tank can be removed separately and filled in small sinks
Dirty-water tank can be removed separately for easy emptying
Both tanks can also be removed together
Integrated carrying handle makes transport easier

Transport & Storage:
Integrated transport wheels
Compact footprint for easy storage
Lightweight design makes movement between cleaning areas simple
Well suited to contract cleaners and businesses with limited storage space

Dimensions (L × W × H):
507 × 343 × 1145 mm

Weight:
Approx. 11.5 kg

Warranty:
1 Year Warranty

Applications:
Small retail stores
Restaurants and cafes
Petrol stations
Convenience stores
Supermarkets
Hotels and accommodation facilities
Bathrooms and sanitary areas
Snack bars and food service areas
Commercial kitchens
Reception areas
Small offices
Showrooms
Healthcare facilities
Schools and childcare facilities
Corridors and entry areas
Textured and jointed hard floors
Supplementary cleaning alongside larger scrubber dryers

Includes:
• 300 mm high-speed roller brush
• 2 straight squeegees
• 4 L fresh water tank
• 4 L dirty water tank
• Integrated transport wheels
• Two-tank system
• Mains-powered operation
• Foot-pedal vacuum control

Karcher BR 30/4 C Compact Scrubber Dryer

The Karcher BR 30/4 C Scrubber Dryer is an exceptionally compact and lightweight professional floor scrubber designed for smaller hard-floor areas where manual mopping is too slow or inconsistent, but a conventional commercial scrubber dryer is unnecessarily large.

Weighing only 11.5 kg and measuring just 343 mm wide, the BR 30/4 C can be manoeuvred much like an upright vacuum cleaner while delivering substantially stronger mechanical floor cleaning.

Its 300 mm high-speed roller brush operates at up to 1,450 rpm, providing strong agitation and significantly greater floor contact pressure than manual mopping. At the same time, integrated squeegees recover dirty water in both forward and reverse directions, leaving floors dry and ready for use quickly.

With a recommended cleaning range of approximately 20–200 m², the BR 30/4 C is particularly well suited to small shops, restaurants, cafes, petrol stations, bathrooms, hotels, supermarkets and other compact commercial spaces.

Designed for Small Commercial Floor Areas

The Karcher BR 30/4 C delivers up to 200 m²/h theoretical area performance and approximately 130 m²/h practical working capacity.

Its size and productivity make it especially suitable for floor areas between approximately 20 and 200 m².

This fills an important gap between manual cleaning equipment and larger commercial scrubber dryers.

For businesses currently relying on mops for regular hard-floor cleaning, the BR 30/4 C provides a compact mechanical alternative without requiring the floor space, storage capacity or investment associated with a much larger machine.

A Professional Alternative to Manual Mopping

The BR 30/4 C is designed specifically as a more effective alternative to traditional hand mopping.

The high-speed roller brush applies approximately 100 g/cm² contact pressure, giving the machine substantially more mechanical cleaning action than a mop.

Instead of simply wiping dirt across the floor surface, the rotating brush actively agitates the floor before the contaminated water is recovered by the vacuum system.

This produces more consistent cleaning while reducing the amount of dirty water remaining on the surface.

High-Speed 1,450 rpm Roller Brush

The 300 mm roller brush rotates at up to 1,450 rpm, creating powerful mechanical agitation despite the machine's compact size.

The combination of high brush speed and strong contact pressure helps break down dirt and contamination efficiently.

This makes the BR 30/4 C particularly effective for frequent commercial cleaning where a mop may not provide enough agitation to maintain the desired floor standard.

Excellent for Textured Floors and Joints

Roller brush technology provides another important advantage over conventional manual cleaning.

The cylindrical brush can work into structured surfaces, joints, small recesses and textured flooring, helping remove dirt from areas where flat mops may struggle.

This makes the BR 30/4 C particularly useful on:

• Textured tiles
• Safety flooring
• Jointed surfaces
• Structured hard floors
• Commercial kitchen flooring
• Bathroom and sanitary-area floors

For customers cleaning these surfaces regularly, the roller system is one of the machine's strongest practical benefits.

Scrubs and Vacuums Forwards and Backwards

The BR 30/4 C is designed to maintain dirty-water recovery whether the machine is moving forwards or backwards.

Soft suction lips collect moisture in either direction, helping the operator clean efficiently within small rooms and confined areas.

This means there is less need to constantly turn or reposition the machine when working around counters, fixtures, furniture or narrow spaces.

Floors Dry and Ready for Use Quickly

One of the main advantages of a scrubber dryer over manual wet cleaning is immediate water recovery.

The BR 30/4 C removes contaminated water as it cleans, leaving the surface significantly drier than conventional mopping.

This allows cleaned areas to return to use quickly and can be particularly valuable in shops, cafes, hotels, petrol stations and other occupied commercial environments where long drying periods are impractical.

Switchable Vacuum for Stubborn Dirt

For more intensive cleaning, the vacuum function can be switched off using the integrated foot pedal.

This allows cleaning solution to remain on the floor for longer before being recovered.

The additional contact time can help loosen more stubborn dirt before the area is scrubbed again and vacuumed dry.

This gives the BR 30/4 C more flexibility than a simple one-pass cleaning machine.

Brush-Assisted Forward Movement

The roller brush does more than scrub the floor.

Its rotation also helps pull the machine forward, reducing the amount of physical effort required from the operator.

This gives the BR 30/4 C handling characteristics closer to an upright vacuum than a conventional heavy floor scrubber.

For staff who need to clean smaller areas frequently throughout the day, this lightweight handling can be a major practical advantage.

Separate 4 L Fresh and Dirty Water Tanks

The machine uses separate 4 litre fresh-water and 4 litre dirty-water tanks.

Fresh cleaning water is supplied to the brush, while recovered contaminated water is stored separately.

Both tanks can be removed individually, making them easy to fill or empty even where only a small sink is available.

The tanks can also be removed together using the integrated carrying handle.

This is especially useful in small retail, hospitality and commercial sites where access to large utility sinks may be limited.

Extremely Lightweight at Only 11.5 kg

At approximately 11.5 kg, the BR 30/4 C is exceptionally light for a professional scrubber dryer.

This makes it easy to move between rooms, lift over small thresholds and transport between sites.

For contract cleaners or businesses that need to regularly relocate their floor-cleaning equipment, the low weight provides a significant advantage over larger commercial scrubber dryers.

Compact 300 mm Cleaning Width

The 300 mm working width allows the BR 30/4 C to operate effectively in areas where larger scrubber dryers simply cannot fit.

It can work around counters, shelving, bathroom fixtures, tables and narrow corridors while still providing professional mechanical scrubbing and water recovery.

Its compact 507 × 343 × 1145 mm dimensions also mean it requires very little storage space when not in use.

Mains Power for Continuous Operation

The BR 30/4 C operates directly from a standard 220–240 V mains electrical supply.

Because there is no battery, the machine does not have a fixed runtime or require charging between cleaning tasks.

For small facilities where electrical access is readily available, mains operation provides a straightforward and economical solution for regular cleaning.

It also eliminates battery maintenance and eventual battery replacement costs.

Ideal as a Supplement to Larger Scrubber Dryers

The BR 30/4 C is also an excellent supplementary machine for facilities already using a larger walk-behind or ride-on scrubber dryer.

Large floor scrubbers are highly efficient in open areas but may struggle to reach:

• Small bathrooms
• Narrow corridors
• Behind counters
• Compact food-service areas
• Small entry zones
• Confined rooms
• Areas around fixtures and furniture

The BR 30/4 C can handle these smaller spaces while the larger machine takes care of the main floor areas.

Ideal Applications

The Karcher BR 30/4 C is ideal for:

• Small retail stores
• Restaurants
• Cafes
• Petrol stations
• Convenience stores
• Supermarkets
• Hotels
• Motels and accommodation facilities
• Bathrooms and sanitary areas
• Snack bars
• Food preparation areas
• Commercial kitchens
• Small offices
• Reception areas
• Showrooms
• Healthcare facilities
• Schools and childcare facilities
• Corridors
• Entry areas
• Textured and structured hard floors
• Jointed flooring
• Supplementary cleaning alongside larger scrubber dryers

Its combination of 11.5 kg weight, 300 mm cleaning width, 1,450 rpm roller brush and forward/reverse water recovery makes it one of the most practical professional cleaning solutions for small commercial hard-floor areas.

Perfect for Areas Too Small for a Conventional Scrubber Dryer

The strongest advantage of the BR 30/4 C is its ability to bring proper scrubber-dryer cleaning into spaces that would traditionally be cleaned by hand.

It is small enough to manoeuvre like a vacuum cleaner but still provides the core benefits of a commercial scrubber dryer:

mechanical scrubbing, controlled water application and immediate dirty-water recovery.

This makes it particularly valuable for businesses wanting to improve cleaning standards in small floor areas without purchasing or storing a much larger machine.

Why Buy From Hytec Services?

We proudly supply Karcher commercial and industrial floor cleaning equipment Australia-wide for businesses of all sizes.

Backed by more than 40 years of industry experience, Hytec Services provides expert equipment advice, genuine spare parts and dependable after-sales support, with servicing and repairs available throughout the Illawarra, South Coast, Southern Highlands, Macarthur, Southern Sydney and surrounding NSW regions.

As an experienced Karcher dealer and service agent, Hytec Services can assist with machine selection, replacement roller brushes, squeegee lips, spare parts, accessories, servicing and repairs throughout the working life of your equipment.

If you're looking for a small commercial floor scrubber to replace manual mopping, the Karcher BR 30/4 C combines high-speed roller cleaning, immediate water recovery and exceptional manoeuvrability in an extremely compact 11.5 kg machine.