Bluestreak Equipment Aardvark 96

The Aardvark is a fully enclosed automatic towable sweeper for landfills, construction sites and mines.

Clean off debris with a push of the button!

The Aardvark magnetic sweeper is designed as a severe duty all terrain tow behind magnet that is packed with features. It’s ready for severe duty keeping rough terrain and large areas free of dangerous metal debris. For one, it has a fully enclosed magnet which means you don’t have to worry about metal debris getting all over the magnet.

The Aardvark has an 8 foot sweeping width and also features an automatic clean off system. Clean off debris with a push of the button!

The 16.5″ x 6.5″ flat proof, hub and spindle wheels make this a unit that can go into the worst road conditions to help you eliminate down time costs caused by repairing flat tires punctured by metal debris.

The Aardvark magnetic sweeper is good for applications such as cleaning landfill sites, construction sites, mining areas or any larger rough terrain areas.

Rough conditions… no problem.

A Tow Behind Magnetic Sweeper with an Automated Clean Off System

The Aardvark has a permanently charged magnet in it that weighs close to 600 lbs and with a magnet this big, clean off has to be automated in some way.

The Aardvark utilizes the simplest most proven and effective method of automating clean off which is to rotate the magnet around a pivot point on one side to rotate the magnet upward to physically separate the magnet from the debris.

To do this a 4000 lb winch is used. Rotating the magnet around a pivot point on one side takes less effort than lifting the magnet straight up and the 4000 lbs winch does this with no problem. The normal steel winch cable is replaced with an Amsteel blue synthetic winch rope in order to withstand more frequent unwinding and winding. A normal steel winch cable would fatigue and break with a limited number of uses.

The winch is designed to be powered by a deep cycle marine battery. A marine battery does not come with the unit but should be used instead of a regular battery because they are designed to be used in these circumstances much like they are used for trolling motors in boats. They can also withstand some bumping and bouncing.

Recommended Industry Applications

• Landfill Sites
• Mining Sites
• Construction Sites
• Military
• Logging Roads

Wrap Around Feature

The “Wrap Around” feature prevents debris from falling off due to ground strikes, or dirt and grass pushing the debris backward on the magnet and off the back. Instead of the debris falling off the back when pushed backward, the debris just wraps around onto the back side of the magnet.

Made in Canada

Made in Canada

All products proudly designed and manufactured in Canada 
(since 2005).

Sweeping Height Control

Adjustable sweeping height from 1 1/2″ to 6″. Adjusts to suit all off road conditions. Continuously adjustable sweeping height by turning the top link (gold in color as show in pictures) allows fine tuning of performance in any terrain and conditions for optimum performance.

Four Layers of Permanently Charged Magnets

Four layers of permanently charged magnets packed end to end un-spaced with a metal backing plate to increase the size of the magnetic field and direct it downwards to increase pickup performance

Lifting Height of 12"

The Aardvark can pick up a 2 1/2″ nail from 12″ in a bench test. The sweeping height of the magnet is adjustable from 1  1/2 to 6″

The Aardvark being manufactured at our location in Canada

Additional Features

• Angled 12 gauge steel bash bar and UHMW skid bar to protect sweeper on rough ground.
• Safety Flags and “Magnetic Sweeper” signage ensure the equipment is seen to improve safety and reduce accidents.
• Available with optional Debris Digging Rake (DDR96) accessory to loosen partially embedded debris.
• Optional Pintle Hook available to replace 2″ ball coupler.
• “Bearing Buddies” on both hubs to ensure continuous lubrication and easy maintenance, just fill with grease occasionally.

• Eight foot sweeping width to cover lots of ground fast.
• Maximum Lifting height – 12” (using a two and a half inch nail).
• Adjustable coupler hitch height from 13" to 23" to match any tow vehicle hitch height to ensure sweeper 

 Specifications:

Aardvark	Aardvark 96
Sweeper  Width	96″ (8 foot)
Ground Clearance	1.5″ to 6″
Cleaning Method	Automatic
Coupler Height	2″ Ball with 6 adjustment coupler heights of 13″, 15″, 17″, 19″, 21″ and 23″.
Height Adjustability	1.5″ to 6″ continuous adjustment
Housing Construction	Steel and welded aluminum
Wheels	16.5″ x 6.5″ flat proof, hub and spindle
Magnetic Surface Area	752 sq. inches
Maximum Lifting Height (using 2.5″, 8 penny nails)	12 inches
Total Sweeper Weight	1056 lb
Total Shipping Weight	1181 lbs
Shipping Dimensions	120″L x 40″W x 28″H
Tongue Weight	260 lbs
Maintenance	Yes. See the “Operating Instructions“
SKU	AV96