Keeping large industrial spaces clean is a serious job. Whether it’s a metalworking plant, warehouse, or manufacturing facility, floor cleanliness affects everything from worker safety to equipment longevity. That’s where forklift broom attachments come in. These powerful add-ons convert your existing forklifts into mobile sweepers, helping you clear debris quickly and efficiently.
In this guide, we’ll cover the best forklift broom attachments for 2025, what features to look for, and how to choose the right one for your operation.
Why Use a Forklift Broom Attachment?
Instead of investing in a separate sweeper vehicle, a forklift broom attachment allows you to use your current equipment to clean large areas. Benefits include:
- Lower equipment costs
- Faster cleanup of metal shavings, dust, and industrial debris
- Improved workplace safety
- Less downtime and manual labor
- Push brooms are less dusty than rotary brooms
For factories handling metal scrap or heavy materials, a heavy-duty broom attachment can keep walkways and workspaces safe without interrupting your daily operations.
Key Features to Look For
When shopping for a forklift broom, prioritize the following features:
- Durability: Look for heavy duty steel frame construction and replaceable bristles.
- Ease of attachment: Quick installation reduces setup time.
- Number of bristle rows: More rows for finer dust and less rows for larger material
Top Forklift Broom Attachments in 2025
Here are some standout models trusted by industrial clients:
1. Apex Heavy-Duty Forklift Broom
- Made in the USA
- 6 or 8 rows of bristles for aggressive sweeping
- No tools required for our proprietary 5 minute bristle change.
- The first and last rows of bristles are curved inward to prevent material from escaping over the edges.
- Built for push and pull sweeping
- Built to fit any forklift or fork configuration.
2. SweepPro Forklift Broom Sweeper
- Interchangeable bristle cartridges
- Universal fit on standard forklift forks
3. MegaSweep Forklift-Mounted Broom
- Built for outdoor use and larger industrial yards
- Includes dust guard to control flying debris
Push Brooms vs Rotary Brooms
- Push brooms are simple and effective, pushing debris forward as you drive.
- Push brooms don’t require any auxiliary power to run.
- Push brooms are less dusty than rotary brooms.
- Rotary brooms include side guards and sometimes hoppers for collecting debris.
- Rotary brooms require much more maintenance and upkeep
If your facility deals with a high volume of sharp or metallic debris, a heavy-duty push broom is always the better choice.
How to Choose the Right Attachment for Your Warehouse
Consider:
- Your floor type (smooth concrete vs rugged surfaces)
- Debris type (metal scraps, wood shavings, dust)
- Cleaning frequency
- Forklift tine dimensions
Apex Bulk Handlers offers custom-fit broom attachments for metalworking and industrial plants of all sizes.
Where to Buy USA-Made Forklift Brooms
Support domestic manufacturing and ensure quality by sourcing USA-made attachments. Apex Hoppers manufactures rugged, performance-tested forklift brooms built specifically for industrial environments.
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