Kärcher BR 30/4 C
#10 in Under 17 inFull review
A small corded roller-brush scrubber for restrooms, kitchens and tight retail floors. It costs a lot per inch of path, but its tanks come off for sink filling.
Amazon $2,940$2,940
The Kärcher BR 30/4 C is the better floor scrubber overall, rated 2.4 to 2.3. The Kärcher BR 30/4 C leads on runtime. The Powr-Flite PS030-W14-UG wins on recovery tank, value and cleaning path. The Powr-Flite PS030-W14-UG costs $291 less ($2,649 vs $2,940).
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Powr-Flite PS030-W14-UG
#11 in Under 17 inFull review
A low-profile compact disc scrubber for cafeterias and restaurants with tables to clean under. With no published warranty it trails the other compact machines.
Amazon $2,649$2,649
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Kärcher BR 30/4 C for runtime (corded, scored as the middle vs 1 h per charge).
- Choose the Powr-Flite PS030-W14-UG for recovery tank (3 gal recovery tank vs 1 gal recovery tank), value ($203.77 per inch of path ($2,649, 13 in) vs $249.15 per inch of path ($2,940, 11.8 in)) and cleaning path (13 in cleaning path vs 11.8 in cleaning path).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every under 17 in floor scrubber; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Kärcher BR 30/4 C | Powr-Flite PS030-W14-UG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.4/5 | 2.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 25 $249.15 per inch of path ($2,940, 11.8 in) | 36 $203.77 per inch of path ($2,649, 13 in) |
| Cleaning path 20% | 6 11.8 in cleaning path | 15 13 in cleaning path |
| Recovery tank 15% | 0 1 gal recovery tank | 41 3 gal recovery tank |
| Runtime 15% | 50 corded, scored as the middle | 14 1 h per charge |
| Noise 5% | 30 70.5 dB(A) | 23 71.5 dB(A) |
| Warranty 15% | 50 3-year parts warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Kärcher BR 30/4 C | Powr-Flite PS030-W14-UG | |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaning | ||
| Cleaning path | 11.8 in | 13 in |
| Squeegee width | 11.8 in | 18 in |
| Brush type | Cylindrical roller | Disc |
| Brush speed | 1,450 rpm | 180 rpm |
| Brush pressure | 16.8 lb | 64 lb |
| Maker productivity claim (not scored) | 2,153 sq ft/h | 9,742 sq ft/h |
| Tanks | ||
| Solution tank | 1 gal | 2 gal |
| Recovery tank | 1 gal | 3 gal |
| Power | ||
| Power | Corded | Battery (AGM) |
| Voltage | 120 V | 24 V |
| Runtime per charge | - | 1 h |
| Build | ||
| Noise | 70.5 dB(A) | 71.5 dB(A) |
| Weight | 24 lb | 135 lb |
| Parts warranty | 3 years | - |
| Labor warranty | 2 years | - |