Sweepster 72-Inch Winter Broom for Skid Steers
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Overview
Sweepster's 72-inch winter broom is designed specifically for cold-weather sweeping — clearing light snow, slush, sand, and salt from paved surfaces without the weight or damage risk of a snow blade. Ideal for sidewalk maintenance, parking garage access lanes, and situations where just sweeping surface snow and debris is preferred. Polypropylene bristles resist cold-weather brittleness. Used extensively by Canadian municipalities for winter maintenance.
Canada Availability
Available in Canada through Sweepster's authorized Canadian dealers.
Key Facts
- Working width: 72 inches
- Type: angle broom / winter sweeper
- Bristle type: cold-resistant polypropylene
- Application: light snow, slush, sand/salt removal from pavement
- Drive: hydraulic motor, angle adjustable
- Weight: 300–900 lbs
- Hydraulic flow: 15–25 GPM
Is This Right For You?
✅ Buy if…
- You apply sand or salt to icy or snowy surfaces as part of a snow removal contract
- You want a single attachment that works on a skid steer you already own
⛔ Skip if…
- You cover large distances — a dedicated spreader truck covers ground faster
- You spread liquid de-icer — these are dry material spreaders only
🔍 Also consider…
- Snow pusher if your primary task is pushing, not spreading
- A tow-behind spreader if a skid steer isn't your primary vehicle for this task
🔧 Machine Compatibility
Compatible with all skid steer brands and compact track loaders via universal SSQA quick attach. Mid to large-frame machines (S450–S750 class) are the best fit for this width.
About Sweepster in Canada
Sweepster is part of the Paladin/Epiroc family and is one of the most recognized names in angle brooms for skid steers. Sweepster brooms are available through Canadian equipment dealers and are a proven choice for municipal, commercial, and construction sweeping applications.
Care & Maintenance
- Inspect broom fill length after every 20 hours of use — bristles below minimum length drag rather than sweep, waste time, and mask the fact that you need a replacement
- Clean debris wrapped in the drum core after every extended session — wire, hair, and root cause drum imbalance and stress the hydraulic motor bearings
- Grease drum bearing end caps monthly during active use periods
- Check hydraulic motor connections and angle cylinder fittings weekly — broom motors work hard and connection fittings loosen over time
- Store on end or off the ground so bristle fill doesn't take a permanent set under drum weight — brooms stored drum-down develop flat spots in the fill that affect sweep quality
✅ Last checked: March 2026
Source: skidsteerattachments.ca/catalog/brooms/sweepster-winter-broom-72/
