5 Reasons Every Contractor Should Own a Push Broom Attachment

A skid steer or compact utility machine is one of the most versatile pieces of equipment on any jobsite—but its productivity doesn't end when the material has been moved. Final cleanup is often the last step before a project is complete, and the right attachment can save valuable time while leaving a professional impression.

The Blue Diamond® Push Broom is a simple yet highly effective attachment that turns your skid steer, mini skid steer, forklift, or compact excavator into a powerful cleanup machine. Unlike powered rotary brooms, the Push Broom requires no hydraulics, has virtually no maintenance requirements, and safely moves everything from fine dust to light snow.

Here are five reasons contractors and equipment owners continue to choose a Blue Diamond Push Broom.

1. Clean More Than Just Dirt

The Blue Diamond Push Broom is designed to handle a wide variety of materials, making it one of the most versatile cleanup attachments available.

It easily sweeps:

• Dirt and sand
• Gravel and mulch
• Leaves
• Wood chips
• Metal shavings
• Standing water
• Light snow
• Construction debris

Whether you're finishing a landscape installation, cleaning a parking lot, or maintaining an industrial yard, one attachment can tackle nearly every cleanup task.

2. Safer Than a Rotary Broom

Unlike rotary sweepers that can throw rocks, gravel, and debris at high speeds, the Blue Diamond Push Broom keeps material contained in front of the brush. This creates a safer work environment around buildings, vehicles, pedestrians, and finished landscaping while significantly reducing airborne dust.

For contractors working in residential neighborhoods, commercial developments, schools, or municipal facilities, this added safety can make a noticeable difference.

3. Virtually Maintenance Free

One of the biggest advantages of a push broom is its simplicity.

There are:

• No hydraulic motors
• No chains
• No bearings
• No rotating drums
• No expensive wear components

Routine maintenance simply involves rotating and reversing the replaceable polypropylene brush sections to maximize their service life. This keeps operating costs low while reducing downtime.

4. One Attachment for Multiple Seasons

The Push Broom isn't just for construction cleanup. It provides year-round value by handling a variety of seasonal maintenance tasks.

In the spring and summer, it's perfect for sweeping dirt, mulch, gravel, and construction debris. During the fall, it quickly clears leaves from sidewalks, parking lots, and trails. In the winter, it's an effective solution for removing light snow from paved surfaces without damaging concrete or decorative hardscapes.

That versatility helps maximize the return on your attachment investment throughout the year.

5. Fits the Equipment You Already Own

Blue Diamond Push Brooms are available with mounting options for:

Skid Steers

Mini Skid Steers

Forklifts

Compact Excavators

An optional magnetic pickup kit for select models also helps collect nails, screws, staples, and other ferrous debris, reducing tire damage and improving jobsite safety after construction or demolition work.

A Smarter Cleanup Solution

From construction sites and warehouses to parks, farms, municipal properties, and landscape projects, the Blue Diamond® Push Broom delivers dependable sweeping performance with minimal maintenance and maximum versatility. Its rugged steel construction, replaceable polypropylene bristles, and dust-reducing design make it a practical attachment for professionals who want to get more work done with the equipment they already own.

PUSH BROOM FAQ'S

Is a push broom better than a rotary broom?

For many cleanup applications, yes. Push brooms produce less dust, don't throw debris, require no hydraulic power, and have virtually no moving parts to maintain.

What materials can a push broom sweep?

Blue Diamond Push Brooms effectively sweep dirt, sand, gravel, mulch, leaves, metal shavings, standing water, sludge, construction debris, and light snow.

Do Blue Diamond Push Brooms require hydraulics?

No. Push Brooms require no auxiliary hydraulics, making them one of the simplest and lowest-maintenance cleanup attachments available.

What machines can use a Blue Diamond Push Broom?

Blue Diamond offers Push Brooms for skid steers, forklifts, mini skid steers, and compact excavators.

Is there a magnetic attachment available?

Yes. An optional Magnet Kit is available for select models to collect nails, screws, staples, steel banding, and other ferrous debris, helping reduce tire damage and improve jobsite safety.