Bissell Big Green BGUS-9 Battery Walk-Behind Sweeper – 35″, 3-hr

BGUS-9 Battery Walk-Behind Sweeper — Single-Operator Coverage for Large-Area Floors

The BGUS-9 is Bissell Big Green’s largest battery walk-behind sweeper — a significant step up from their 28″ push models for facilities where one operator needs to cover serious ground without stopping to empty the hopper every 20 minutes. The 35″ cleaning path, 15.85-gallon hopper, and self-propelled drive combine to let one person sweep a 50,000 sq ft warehouse floor in a single shift. The 12-volt, 105 Ah maintenance-free battery delivers 3 hours of runtime; the onboard charger means no external charging equipment and no scheduling around charge windows.

BGUS-9 Cleaning Path, Battery Runtime, and Hopper Capacity

Three specs determine whether a walk-behind sweeper matches your facility: cleaning path width (affects hourly coverage), hopper capacity (affects how often you stop), and battery runtime (determines whether you finish the floor on one charge). All three are dialed in on the BGUS-9.

• 35″ cleaning path — at typical walking speed, one operator covers roughly 25,000–35,000 sq ft per hour; halves shift time compared to a 17″ push sweeper
• 15.85-gallon (60-liter) hopper — reduces dump frequency substantially versus smaller 6–8 gallon competitors; on light debris, some operators complete a full warehouse floor without a single dump stop
• 3-hour battery runtime — 12V, 105 Ah lead-acid; maintenance-free chemistry requires no watering or cell servicing
• Onboard charger included — plug in at end of shift; expect 8–10 hours for full recharge from depleted; no external charging station required
• Self-propelled drive — reduces operator fatigue across 4-hour cleaning shifts; 300 lb operating weight maintains traction on slightly uneven concrete
• Dual side brushes with protective bumper — pull debris from wall edges and corners without a second manual pass; bumper prevents operational brush damage
• 62 dB operating noise — runs during business hours in noise-sensitive facilities without occupant complaints

BGUS-9 Applications and Environments

Distribution centers and fulfillment warehouses with wide concrete aisles are the primary use case — the rotomolded body withstands forklift near-misses and daily industrial use, and the 62 dB noise rating allows operation during active shifts. Parking garages and large outdoor hard-surface areas work well in dry conditions; the BGUS-9 is not rated for wet sweeping. Convention centers and event venues use it between setups where the onboard charger means no scheduling constraints. Large retail stores and shopping malls deploy it during off-hours for floor maintenance that would otherwise require multiple smaller units and operators.

BGUS-9 Battery Runtime and Coverage Estimates

The 12-volt, 105 Ah maintenance-free battery delivers 3 hours of runtime at standard operating speed — approximately 25,000–35,000 sq ft per charge at typical walking pace. The onboard charger is included; no external charging equipment needed. Expect 8–10 hours for full charge from depleted. Lead-acid battery chemistry requires no watering or cell maintenance. For facilities needing consecutive shift coverage, a spare battery pack is available as an accessory.

Specifications

Documents

US-9 User’s Manual
US-9 Parts List