Bernhard and Company offers the only turf sweeper with the patented Recirculating Air System that minimizes dust and noise while dramatically improving pick-up performance.
Better cleaning in fewer passes is a major benefit of the Bernhard Turf Vac line. Between three models, our Turf Vacs offer unmatched versatility with their ability to clean many surfaces.
Featuring the patented Recirculating Air technology, the Turf Vac keeps dust to a minimum and is safe yet effective on synthetic sports fields.
Model | TV60RE | TV60RH | TV40 |
Safety Features | Safety latches on all cylinders for service functions; blower door automatically closes and engine goes to idle while dumping | Safety latches on all cylinders for service functions; blower door automatically closes and engine goes to idle while dumping | Blower door requires manual operation, so there are no cylinders to operate |
Blower Drive | Dual power-band belt driven with electric clutch | Hydraulic motor-direct drive | Double V-belt drive with electric clutch |
Blower Fan | 25” diameter abrasion resistant steel with replaceable machines UHMW, poly liner and 1.5” shaft w/self-aligned bearings supporting both ends | 25” diameter abrasion resistant steel with replaceable machines UHMW, poly liner and 1.5” shaft w/self-aligned bearings supporting both ends | 25” diameter abrasion resistant steel with replaceable machines UHMW, poly liner and 1.5” shaft w/self-aligned bearings supporting both ends |
Blower Discharge | Easy access to blower for liner inspection and replacement | Easy access to blower for liner inspection and replacement | Access plate for inspection and easy liner replacement |
Brush Drive | Hydraulic motor-direct drive | Hydraulic motor-direct drive | Hydraulic motor-direct drive |
Engine | 25HP Kohler gas engine | None (PTO powered) | 20HP Kohler gas engine |
Hydraulics | Belt driven from engine | Tractor PTO driven | Belt driven from engine |
Hydraulic Oil | Biodegradable hydraulic oil | Biodegradable hydraulic oil | Biodegradable hydraulic oil |
Main Frame | 11 gauge welded and reinforced steel tubing | 11 gauge welded and reinforced steel tubing | 11 gauge welded and reinforced steel tubing |
Bearings | Greaseable sealed bearings | Greaseable sealed bearings | Greaseable sealed bearings |
Hopper Capacity | 7 cubic yards | 7 cubic yards | 4 cubic yards |
Wheels/Tires | 6-bolt wheels; tires 225 x 60R15 | 6-bolt wheels; tires 225 x 60R15 | 4-bolt wheels and 18.5 x 8 tires |
Controls | Wireless remote control from operator seat | Wireless remote control from operator seat | Engine, blower and brush controls on machine |
Pickup Brush | 17” dia. x 60” wide pickup brush with heavy-duty nylon bristles with adjustable gauge wheels | 17” dia. x 60” wide pickup brush with heavy-duty nylon bristles with adjustable gauge wheels | 13.5” dia. x 52” wide pickup brush with heavy-duty nylon bristles with adjustable gauge wheels |
Discharge | Hydraulic dump with automatic latch mechanism | Hydraulic dump with automatic latch mechanism | Mechanical trip-and-latch system from operator’s seat |
Tongue and Hitch | Adjustable position tongue and hitch with screw jack | Adjustable position tongue and hitch with screw jack | Adjustable tongue doubles as a pickup height controller |
Paint | Durable 2-part polyurethane | Durable 2-part polyurethane | Durable 2-part polyurethane |
Dimensions | 164” L x 85” W x 85” H | 164” L x 85” W x 85” H | 135” L x 64” W x 82” H |
Weight | 2,300 lbs. (1,046 kg) | 2,250 lbs. (1,023 kg) | 1,600 lbs. (730 kg) |
Options | Rubber finger rotary pickup, Heavy-duty edge brush, Dual Wheels, Fifth wheel hitch | Rubber finger rotary pickup, Heavy-duty edge brush, Dual Wheels, Fifth wheel hitch | Rubber finger rotary pickup, Heavy-duty edge brush, 8” x 16’ remote hose attachment |
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