An 8-foot surface cleaner with wash water recovery cleans streets, parking lots and large flatwork in a single pass while vacuuming up the dirty water through built-in recovery ports. Hot And Mighty's custom 8' surface cleaner uses two motorized cleaning heads that travel side to side as the vehicle drives forward. It's built for pressure washers from 3,000 to 20,000 PSI.
When a standard surface cleaner isn't enough
A typical 21" to 36" surface cleaner works well for driveways and sidewalks. On streets, parking decks, airport aprons and event venues, cleaning acres of concrete with a walk-behind unit takes too long. An 8' wide cleaner mounted to a vehicle covers several times the width in each pass and recovers the wash water at the same time.
8' surface cleaner specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Cleaning width | 8 feet |
| Operating pressure | 3,000 to 20,000 PSI |
| Flow required | Typically 24–30 GPM |
| Cleaning heads | 2 separate motorized heads that move side to side, with air-driven spinning nozzles |
| Wash water recovery | 4 recovery ports; requires at least a 450 CFM vacuum |
| Construction | Steel, with top-mount access panels for service |
What you need to run it
- A high-flow pressure washer, or two. At 24–30 GPM, most operators pair it with dual pressure washers or a single high-volume pump.
- A recovery vacuum of 450 CFM or more, like our MV23-450 recovery vacuum.
- Treatment or recycling for the recovered water, such as the WR2020 recycling system, so it can be discharged or reused.
Where an 8' recovery surface cleaner pays off
- Municipal street and sidewalk cleaning
- Large parking lots and parking structures
- Event venues and post-event cleanup
- Industrial yards, loading docks and airport ramps
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Frequently asked questions
How much water does an 8' surface cleaner use?
It typically needs 24–30 GPM, which is why it's usually paired with recovery and recycling to cut water use and runoff.
Can it recover wash water while cleaning?
Yes. Four recovery ports pull dirty water into a recovery vacuum as the unit moves, keeping it out of storm drains.
Is it available as a complete system?
Yes. We build it as part of a complete wash, recover and recycle package. See the 8' surface cleaner with recovery, or call us to spec a full rig.
Get a quote
Call 800-897-7515 or text us through the chat on this site. Every system is custom built at our shop in South Bend, Indiana.
