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H. Barber & Sons has built beach cleaning and litter collection equipment since 1966, when we invented the Surf Rake — the original beach cleaner. Today our tractor-towed and walk-behind machines clean sand, soil, and pavement for resorts, municipalities, and contractors in more than 90 countries. Whatever you’re clearing — seaweed, stones, litter, or storm debris — find the machine built for your environment below.
World leader in beach cleaning equipment for over 60 years. Tractor-towed and walk-behind beach cleaner models for all beaches and conditions. Trusted by resorts and municipalities world-wide.
Capture litter and roadside debris on pavement, grass, and soil with equipment built for public-works crews, event managers, and parks & recreation teams.
Create smooth, level, and stone-free arenas, fields, and construction sites using Barber’s durable grooming & stone-picking systems.
Trusted by municipalities, resorts, and contractors worldwide.
Refined to simple perfection over 60 years of real-world performance
Our machines last for decades, despite constant abrasion from salt, dirt, and debris.
Maintain safe, beautiful beaches for guests--no matter what the tides or crowds bring in.
Remove roadside litter quickly to keep drivers safe and operations efficient.
Keep large public grounds litter-free and well-groomed, freeing your team for higher-value work.
Stay ahead of wind-blown litter and spillage with reliable cleanup that minimizes labor and downtime.
Maintain pristine, debris-free playing surfaces with minimal manual effort.
Scale cleanup for festivals and gatherings with fast, mechanical efficiency—so attendees see a clean space, not your workload.
For over the past 60 years, H. Barber & Sons has engineered mechanical cleaning equipment, including the original beach cleaning the machine, the SURF RAKE.
Our equipment is used in over 90 countries across six continents (sorry Antarctica!). We focus on creating & refining cleaning equipment that makes cleanup & grooming simple, effective, fast, and reliable for maintenance managers & teams and maintain a network of dealers around the world to service them.
We also serve our customers directly from our factory in Naugatuck, Connecticut, United States, where we manufacture all our machines.
We’re sharing our over 60 years of experience in the beach cleaning industry, so you can determine what is the best beach cleaning machine for your specific beach and organization (and avoid the worst!). Access guides, articles, surveys, and calculators here.
Learn how to install, operate, maintain, and repair your Barber machine by visiting our customer service training portal. Review prior to purchase or when in the field.
Looking to quickly access images & videos of each of the Barber product lines, as well as brochures and product-specific FAQ’s? While you can find the most in-depth information about each product line by visiting its designated page, these are some ‘quick-reference’ assets.
We manufacture mechanical outdoor cleaning equipment including beach cleaning machines (the SURF RAKE and SAND MAN), litter collection equipment (the LITTER PICKER LP1 and ROAD RAKE), and stone picking machines (the TURF RAKE). All equipment is manufactured at our factory in Naugatuck, Connecticut.
All our machines are manufactured in Naugatuck, Connecticut, USA. Customers can purchase directly from us or through the global dealer network, depending on their location.
Yes. We encourage potential buyers to contact our team directly at +1 203 729 9000 or hbarber@hbarber.com. Staff can help assess your specific surface, debris load, and equipment situation to recommend the right machine and model.
H. Barber & Sons supports every machine after the sale with factory-direct parts, a global dealer network, and an online Customer Service Portal covering installation, operation, and repair. Because we manufacture all of our machines in Naugatuck, Connecticut, we control the parts supply rather than depending on overseas shipments. If a component fails during peak season, you can order it directly from the factory or your regional dealer to keep downtime short.
H. Barber & Sons recommends framing the decision around what the machine protects, not just its sticker price. For resorts, beach condition shows up directly in guest reviews–affecting bookings, cancellations, and overall occupancy rates; for municipalities and contractors, mechanical cleaning displaces recurring manual labor and emergency crews. Measured against those ongoing costs, a durable machine that lasts decades typically pays back through reduced labor and consistent, defensible results.
Absolutely. The easiest way to see our machines in action is to review our media library and YouTube channel, which include videos of every product line operating in real conditions. You can also contact our team to connect with existing owners and reference sites in your region and application or schedule a demonstration with our team. Watching the machine handle debris on beach conditions similar to yours is the surest way to confirm fit before you invest.
Call us directly at +1 (203) 729-9000.
