Moon Sweepers Equipment Guide: Sweeper Vehicles, Docking, and Collector Uplink
Scaling dust clearing operations in Moon Sweepers demands transitioning from hand brooms to heavy motorized platforms, mastering vehicle docking ports, and unlocking tech trees at the 
Collector Uplink.
Mechanized Fleet Overview and Vehicle Specifications
As dust sales accumulate, the Lunar Surface Division unlocks motorized rover chassis capable of carrying substantial payloads across the regolith surface. Vehicles eliminate the need to manually pack individual canisters, storing cleared dust directly inside an integrated hopper.
| Vehicle | Top Speed | Cleaning Width | Hopper Capacity | Turning Rate | Cab Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Push sweeper |
2.5 m/s | 0.9 m | 50 kg | 4.0 | Open |
 Ride-on sweeper |
4.0 m/s | 1.4 m | 200 kg | 3.2 | Open |
 Lunar sweeper |
7.0 m/s | 2.2 m | 800 kg | 2.6 | Open |
 Mega vacuum rover |
5.0 m/s | 3.6 m | 2000 kg | 1.8 | Enclosed |
 Crew transport |
6.0 m/s | 0.0 m | 400 kg | 2.8 | Enclosed |
The walk-behind Push sweeper represents the first mechanized investment, clearing a 0.9 m swath with a 50 kg hopper. For industrial surface sweeping, the Mega vacuum rover provides volume clearing, sporting a 3.6 m front intake roller and a 2000 kg tank. Meanwhile, the specialized Crew transport foregoes cleaning heads in favor of a 6.0 m/s top speed and 400 kg cargo compartment, designed to ferry operatives between remote work sites.
Research Branches and Collector Uplink Progression
Inside the base operations center, the central holographic terminal houses the Collector Uplink. Every technological enhancement branches out from this core installation, dividing into distinct engineering disciplines:
- Logistics Branch: Unlocks
Rapid Transfer to accelerate dust valve discharge speeds at stations and the collector. Further progression unlocks 
Capsule Tether to retrieve loose canisters from extended distances, 
Throw Assist arm servos to fling canisters across work sites, and 
Express Dock to cut vehicle unloading duration in half. - Cleaning Branch: Expands brush geometry through
Wide Heads and 
Deep Heads, extends tool arm reach with 
Long Reach, and increases tool density with 
Dust Compactor. Peak research unlocks 
Auto-Packer, which automatically fabricates canisters at your feet when a container hits maximum weight during sweeping. - Suit & Gear Branch: Augments astronaut traversal through
Servo Stride, 
Lunar Leap, and the integrated 
Exo Frame exoskeleton. Gear slots introduce the 
Forward Jetpack for aerial horizontal bursts and 
Gravity Boots to anchor feet instantly against low lunar gravity.
Vehicle Tuning and Mechanical Upgrades
Each motorized rover supports dedicated mechanical upgrades tailored to surface conditions. Investing in 
Tuned Motors retunes wheel motors for improved acceleration and higher sustainable travel velocity. Equipping 
Big Hopper modules expands internal dust capacity, allowing longer sweeping runs between base offloads.
For uneven terrain, install 
Cruise Control to lock sweeping velocity without holding the throttle input, freeing the operator to focus on steering alignment. 
Suction Control provides adjustable intake power, letting drivers sweep wider corridors at controlled crawling speeds. Night operations benefit from mounting 
Floodlights to illuminate darkened craters, while 
Turbo Kit modules supply high-speed boost overdrive to climb steep ridge inclines.
Docking Infrastructure and Bulk Silo Offloading
Vehicle efficiency relies on streamlined docking procedures. When returning to the base with a loaded rover, steer directly onto the collector pad. Installing the 
Quick Release upgrade expands the vehicle hopper discharge gates, dumping hundreds of kilograms into the station silo within seconds rather than minutes.
To support round-the-clock vehicle clearing, link garage charging stalls with elevated catwalk corridors. Beginners still honing manual techniques should refer to our beginner guide for early broom management, while drivers preparing for long-haul routes across the crater network should explore our lunar landmarks and contracts progression guide. Full vehicle tuning data and upgrade costs are cataloged in the Vehicles Database and Upgrades Database.