Bucher CityCat VR50
Built: 2025-2026 · Series: Other models
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Bucher – other models: the collective page of the CityCat sweepers and the C401 outside the named ranges, 118 kW, four cylinders of 4,485 cm³ and a gross weight of 10,400 to 10,500 kg
This page gathers the Bucher vehicles the register could not assign to a named range: the C401 and the CityCat range (CityCat 5006, CityCat VR50). Bucher Municipal of Switzerland builds street sweepers for municipal use; CityCat is the family of self-propelled suction sweepers, and the number after the name usually gives the hopper capacity in litres.
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The register lists here 4 versions with 118 kW from four cylinders and 4,485 cm³ displacement. Unladen weights range from 6,020 to 7,805 kg, gross weights from 10,400 to 10,500 kg, lengths from 5,040 to 6,460 mm and widths from 1,817 to 2,350 mm.
Sweepers of this size class are the standard equipment of city cleaning departments and municipal operators for cleaning streets, cycle paths and squares; Bucher Municipal ranks among the established suppliers of this class in Europe.Bucher Municipal ranks alongside makers such as Ravo, Schmidt and Hako among the established suppliers of this class in Europe.
On sweepers of this type, wear on the sweeping brushes and suction hose, the condition of the fan and hopper, the tightness of the water tanks for dust suppression and the operating hours of the auxiliary engine driving the sweeping unit count; parts run through the Bucher service network. The condition of the side-brush arms and the calibration of the hopper scale, where fitted, also belong in a pre-purchase check.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Bucher (weitere Modelle), Bucher Municipal (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 118 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 4,485 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 6,270 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,040 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 6,680 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 10,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 6correct |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 4correct |
| Top speed | 80 km/hcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 17.7 kW/t (118 kW / 6.7 t)
Stronger than 11% of the trucks in the register — out of 25,241 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Bucher CityCat VR50 have?
The Bucher CityCat VR50 delivers 118 kW.
How much does the Bucher CityCat VR50 weigh?
The unladen weight is 6,680 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Bucher CityCat VR50?
10,500 kg.
What engine does the Bucher CityCat VR50 have?
4 cylinders, 4,485 cm³ displacement.
How fast does the Bucher CityCat VR50 go?
Top speed is 80 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Bucher CityCat VR50?
6,270 mm × 2,040 mm.
When was the Bucher CityCat VR50 built?
Production years: 2025-2026.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 15 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
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