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Winter ready? Why smart operators plan
their maintenance now
As we enjoy the longer days
and warmer weather, it’s easy
to forget that winter will be
here before we know it. Spring
is the ideal time to get ahead,
ensuring you invest in your
昀氀eet well before the sub-zero
temperatures hit and heavy
snowfall arrives.
Advance planning is key to
keeping operations running
smoothly. Investing in the right
equipment and scheduling
proactive servicing now means
fewer headaches when the harsh
weather hits.
Kärcher’s range of implements
carrier such as the MIC 35,
Elli MIC
Kiely
42, and MC 150 are all designed
to take on winter’s toughest
challenges. Whether you are
cleaning city streets or ensuring
public spaces remain safe, these
machines deliver the power,
precision, and reliability needed to
tackle whatever winter brings.
A Tool for Every Winter Task
MIC 35: Compact & Versatile
For those working in tight urban
spaces, the MIC 35’s compact
design and high manoeuvrability
make it an ideal municipal
machine. Its compatibility with
snowploughs and spreaders
ensures e昀昀ective snow and ice
management.
The intuitive implement carrier
features a clever, quick-change
system, a comfort cab with a
panoramic view, and an engine
that signi昀椀cantly undercuts STAGE
V emissions limits. Whether
you’re clearing snow from
pedestrian pathways or tackling
car parks, it o昀昀ers 昀氀exibility and
e昀케ciency, while easily moving
loads over a tonne in capacity.
The MIC 35’s common rail
engine, with its diesel particulate
昀椀lter, ensures emissions values
stay well below STAGE V
standard, and its low fuel
consumption enhances its
environmental credentials.
What’s more, a complete retro昀椀t
from sweeper to winter service
– and vice versa – is, in fact,
completed in a matter of minutes.
Saving time and money, this
e昀케cient transformation is true of
the majority of Kärcher’s municipal
machines. This gives 昀氀exibility for
operators – whether you are hiring
or purchasing the implements for
the winter season, your machines
can be used all year round.
MIC 42: Power and
Performance
Striking the perfect balance
between strength and agility,
the MIC 42 is the go-to option
for operators who need more
power without compromising on
manoeuvrability.
Combining the attributes
of an implement carrier and
vacuum sweeper, the MIC 42
delivers a high engine and driver
performance (42 HP, 130Nm
torque), and can move a tonne
load capacity e昀昀ortlessly with
high hydraulic power. At just 1.08
metres wide, it remains compact
and manoeuvrable.
With increased payload
capacity, enhanced traction, and
superior visibility, the MIC 42
allows you to clear larger areas
quickly and safely. Thanks to high
quality components, maintenance
intervals are 500 to 1,000 hours,
ensuring reliable performance
throughout the year and changing
seasons. This, in turn, reduces the
risk to the public – something of
great bene昀椀t for operators working
with government bodies, who are
required to ensure they can do as
much as ‘reasonably practical’, to
mitigate risks.
Like the MIC 35, the MIC 42 is
built with sustainability in mind, its
rail diesel engine, including diesel
particle 昀椀lter, achieves exhaust
emissions values well below the
standard, making it perfect for
urban green zones.
Both MIC 42 and MIC 35 o昀昀er
exceptional 昀氀exibility when it
comes to changing implements,
thanks to a standardised coupling
triangle with a lifting and lowering
device positioned at the front.
This adaptability makes them a
reliable partner all year round for
those across a broad range of
industries.
MC 150: Heavy-duty winter
specialist
When extreme winter conditions
call for serious power, the MC 150
rises to the challenge. Designed
for high-demand operations, this
model boasts a powerful engine
and high-performance hydraulics
to tackle deep snow and highvolume grit spreading.
The MC 150 is a comfortable,
economical multi-purpose
sweeper featuring a two-seater
cab and all-wheel drive in the 3.5 t
class. Ideal for the winter season,
the MC 150 also comes with
winter-proof equipment features,
such as heated seats and heated
windscreen, guaranteeing perfect
vision at any time - drivers won’t
want to leave the cab.
Suitable for large scale municipal
and industrial settings, the MC
150 includes an advanced suction
and sweeping system to keep
roads and pathways clear of slush
and debris.
The hydrostatic drive system
ensures smooth and reliable
operating even in slippery
conditions, while its large hopper
capacity extends operating times.
Additionally, the machine is fuel
e昀케cient and eco-friendly with
emissions well below STAGE V
standards.
Maintenance
While having the right
equipment is crucial, keeping it
in top condition ensures peak
performance when it’s needed
most.
With decades of German
engineering, Kärcher machines
are built for durability and
e昀케ciency and the comprehensive
maintenance service, ensures they
do just that.
A well-maintained machine
is a reliable machine. Servicing
your 昀氀eet now ensures you’re
not caught o昀昀 guard when winter
arrives unexpectedly. Regular
serving optimises machine
performance, keeps your
operations smooth and e昀昀ective,
and helps avoid unexpected
repairs and breakdowns.
Get ahead of the curve
Winter may seem like a distant
concern, but those who plan now
will reap the bene昀椀ts when the 昀椀rst
snow falls. The right equipment
and proactive maintenance can
mean the di昀昀erence between
seamless operations and costly
downtime. Moreover, with the
option to hire implements, Spring
and Summer is the ideal time
to enquire about hiring winter
implements, giving you use of
the tools exactly when you need
them. It’s time to take control
of the season and prepare in
advance to make sure your 昀氀eet is
winter-ready.
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