Professional pedestrian power units
One power unit. A year-round grounds-maintenance platform.
Choose a two-wheel tractor around the attachments you need, the weight of work you expect and where the machine will operate. From compact hydraulic Kersten machines to heavy-duty mechanical PTO and fully electric platforms, the right carrier can sweep, weed, mow and work through winter.
Start with the work you need to do
Which type of two-wheel tractor fits your operation?
The biggest difference is not simply engine size. It is how the machine drives its attachments, what connection system it uses, and how much work you expect it to carry through the year.
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Kersten K-Series
Compact hydraulic power
Hydraulic wheel and implement drive gives smooth control for sweeping, weed brushing, artificial surfaces, mowing and winter work.
Kersten UBS-Series
Mechanical PTO for heavier work
Hydraulic wheel drive with a mechanical implement PTO for broader and heavier attachment work including mowing, power harrowing and gravel renovation.
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Kersten E-Series
Battery power with hydraulic attachments
Kersten’s compact hydraulic architecture powered by EGO batteries for lower-noise, zero local-emission work on smaller and sensitive sites.
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Matador M-Trac 2.0
Heavy-duty electric PTO
A 48 V electric multitool with variable electric PTO, 70 mm attachment connection and four battery-capacity options from 60 Ah to 200 Ah.
Understand the drive system
Hydraulic implement drive or mechanical / electric PTO?
Choose the carrier around the implement workload. That makes a bigger difference to day-to-day usefulness than buying on horsepower alone.
Hydraulic attachment drive
K-Series and E-Series. Particularly useful for controllable sweeping, weed brushing and surface maintenance. The hydraulic architecture removes belts from many attachment-drive duties and allows fine matching of travel and implement speed.
Mechanical PTO
UBS-Series. The stronger route when you need to run a wider range of high-load attachments such as flails, drum mowers, power harrows and other mechanically driven tools.
Electric PTO
Matador M-Trac. A heavy-duty battery option with variable PTO speed and 70 mm attachment compatibility for teams wanting electric operation without limiting the machine to lighter hydraulic attachments.
Compare the ranges
Choose the smallest power unit that comfortably covers your heaviest regular task.
A more powerful carrier can widen your attachment choices, but size, access, transport and operator handling still matter. If most work is compact sweeping and weed control, a lighter platform can be the better tool.
Kersten K-Series · hydraulic implement drive
Precise control for professional surface maintenance.
The K-Series drives both the wheels and attachments hydraulically. It is the natural starting point for sweeping, weed brushing, artificial-turf maintenance and lighter year-round attachments where compact dimensions and smooth speed control matter.
Entry hydraulic · 35 mm
K820
The lightest current K-Series power unit, built around the same hydraulic attachment principle for compact professional maintenance work.
Choose it when: your workload is mainly sweeping, weed brushing, light mowing or winter work on smaller sites and you want the lowest-cost route into the 35 mm Kersten attachment system.
Compact hydraulic · 35 mm
K820 Pro
The compact professional K-Series carrier for smaller sites, tighter access and lighter general maintenance.
Choose it when: sweeping, weed brushing and light attachments make up most of the workload and manoeuvrability matters more than maximum attachment size.
Professional hydraulic · 35 mm
K1500
A step up in engine and hydraulic capacity while retaining the narrower 35 mm K-Series attachment platform.
Choose it when: you need a stronger all-day hydraulic carrier but still work in sites where compact width and easy transport are important.
High-output hydraulic · 70 mm
K2100
The largest K-Series hydraulic power unit, with the wider 70 mm connection and higher hydraulic output for larger surface-maintenance attachments.
Choose it when: you want hydraulic attachment control but need bigger sweepers, heavier weed work, artificial-turf equipment or more demanding winter attachments.
Kersten UBS-Series · mechanical PTO
Move into heavier attachments without giving up pedestrian control.
UBS combines hydraulic wheel drive with a mechanical implement PTO and the 70 mm quick-attach system. The result is a broader heavy-duty attachment platform for contractors, councils and estates that need one carrier to work across hard surfaces, grass, gravel and winter maintenance.
Mechanical PTO · 70 mm
UBS Hydro 9
The entry point into the UBS mechanical-PTO platform, suited to professional sweeping, weeds, grass and winter attachments.
Choose it when: you need the attachment flexibility of UBS but do not need the engine and slope capacity of the larger models.
Heavy-duty PTO · 70 mm
UBS Hydro 13
A strong all-round professional carrier with more engine output and heavy-duty hydraulic wheel motors for lengthy grounds-maintenance work.
Choose it when: the machine will spend full working days on sweeping, weed brushing, mowing, edging and other high-use attachments.
High-output PTO · 70 mm
UBS Hydro 16
A 16 hp professional carrier for demanding implements, heavier terrain and teams that need more capacity without moving into the Alpin chassis.
Choose it when: attachment load, slope or working hours are pushing beyond the Hydro 13 but extreme-hillside work is not the main requirement.
Extreme terrain · 70 mm
UBS Alpin 23
A 23 hp slope-focused UBS with reinforced hydraulic wheel motors, Zero-Turn steering and a chassis designed for demanding hillside work.
Choose it when: steep slopes, rough terrain and high-load mowing or surface work are regular parts of the job.
Maximum control · 70 mm
UBS Alpin 23 Pro
The highest-spec UBS shown here, adding electrically controlled steering and active-steering capability for demanding slopes and tight manoeuvring.
Choose it when: operator control on very steep or confined terrain is as important as raw engine and PTO capacity.
Kersten E-Series · EGO battery power
Keep the familiar hydraulic attachment platform — remove the petrol engine.
The K820 Pro E and K1500 E are battery-powered counterparts for teams working around schools, housing, public spaces and other sites where local emissions and noise are important. Both retain the compact 35 mm attachment route.
Electric hydraulic · 35 mm
K820 Pro E
A compact electric hydraulic power unit using the EGO PU2700S motor with Eco and Turbo operating modes.
Choose it when: you need a small professional carrier for quieter, zero local-emission sweeping, weed brushing and light grounds maintenance.
Professional electric · 35 mm
K1500 E
The larger E-Series carrier, designed around two EGO 56 V batteries and the K1500’s professional 35 mm attachment platform.
Choose it when: you want the K1500 working format but need battery operation for lower-noise or emission-sensitive sites.
Battery configuration: confirm batteries, chargers and expected runtime for the attachment workload before ordering. Heavy hydraulic work can require a different battery strategy from light sweeping or transport.
Matador M-Trac 2.0 · electric PTO
Electric operation for heavier PTO-driven attachments.
M-Trac uses a 48 V lithium-ion system, electric wheel drive and variable electric PTO. The 70 mm connection is designed to open up a much broader heavy-duty attachment route than a compact electric hydraulic carrier.
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48 V electric PTO · 60 Ah
M-Trac 2.0 — 60 Ah
The lower-capacity M-Trac battery option for professional electric weed removal, edging, mowing and artificial-surface work.
Choose it when: you need the 70 mm electric-PTO platform but the 120 Ah battery capacity is more than your normal working day requires.
48 V electric PTO · 120 Ah
M-Trac 2.0 — 120 Ah
The higher-capacity M-Trac for longer and more energy-intensive professional work with the same variable electric PTO and 70 mm attachment system.
Choose it when: battery endurance is central to the buying decision and the machine will spend longer periods on heavy attachments.
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48 V electric PTO · 180 Ah
M-Trac 2.0 — 180 Ah
A high-capacity M-Trac for long shifts and energy-intensive attachments, with substantially more stored energy than the 60 and 120 Ah variants.
Choose it when: the machine will spend much of the day mowing, weed brushing, edging or running other demanding PTO attachments and charging opportunities are limited.
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48 V electric PTO · 200 Ah
M-Trac 2.0 — 200 Ah
The largest battery option in the current M-Trac 2.0 range, aimed at teams prioritising maximum available working capacity on a heavy-duty electric PTO platform.
Choose it when: long working days and sustained high-load attachment use justify carrying the maximum battery capacity in the range.
Quick comparison
Start with attachment drive and connection size.
If you already own Kersten attachments, compatibility should be the first check. If you are building a new fleet, choose the connection and drive system that supports the heaviest attachment you expect to use regularly.
| Range | Implement drive | Connection | Best suited to | Range progression |
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| K-Series | Hydraulic | 35 mm; K2100 uses 70 mm | Sweeping, weed brushing, artificial surfaces, lighter mowing and winter tasks | K820 → K820 Pro → K1500 → K2100 |
| UBS-Series | Mechanical PTO | 70 mm | Heavy professional attachment work, grass cutting, gravel renovation, power harrows, winter maintenance | Hydro 9 → 13 → 16 → Alpin 23 → Alpin Pro |
| Kersten E-Series | Electric motor + hydraulic implement drive | 35 mm | Quieter, zero local-emission work with compact K-Series-style attachments | K820 Pro E → K1500 E |
| Matador M-Trac | Variable electric PTO | 70 mm | Heavier electric attachment work, weed removal, edging, mowing and artificial surfaces | 60 Ah → 120 Ah → 180 Ah → 200 Ah |
Build a year-round machine
The power unit is only valuable if the attachment range matches your workload.
Start with the jobs your team already pays labour or contractors to complete. A well-matched carrier can replace several single-purpose machines across the year.
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Sweeping & debris
Routine hard-surface cleaning, kerb edges, leaves, moss and detritus removal.
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Mechanical weed control
Weed brushing, path edging and removal of established material from hard surfaces.
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Grass & vegetation
Rotary, flail, drum, cylinder and double-knife mowing depending on carrier and duty.
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Snow & ice
Snow ploughs, blowers and spreaders let the same carrier continue working through winter.
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Gravel & soil
UBS and heavier platforms can move into gravel renovation, power harrowing and seeding work.
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Artificial surfaces
Sweep, redistribute infill and maintain synthetic sports surfaces with specialist attachments.
Explore artificial-turf care →See the machines at work
Practical guidance from real maintenance work.
These examples show why carrier choice, operator comfort and attachment productivity matter once a machine leaves the showroom.
How path edging with a machine can save money
A Veolia trial comparing mechanised path edging with a manual approach, including the effect on labour time and operator effort.
Read the case study →
Why hand-arm vibration matters
Real-world vibration testing and why operator exposure should be considered when a machine will be used for long shifts.
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Electric two-wheel tractors
Background to Kersten's move into EGO-powered electric power units and the role of battery equipment in professional grounds maintenance.
Read the electric article →Choosing a two-wheel tractor
Questions to settle before you order.
Should I choose K-Series or UBS?
Choose K-Series when hydraulic surface-maintenance attachments make up most of the workload and compactness is important. Move toward UBS when you need a mechanical PTO for heavier mowing, soil-engaging, gravel or other high-load attachments.
Why does 35 mm vs 70 mm matter?
The quick-attach size determines which attachment families connect directly to the carrier. K820, K820 Pro, K1500 and their electric counterparts use the compact 35 mm route, while K2100, UBS and M-Trac use the larger 70 mm platform. Always confirm the exact attachment and drive requirement before ordering.
Can one machine really work all year?
Yes, if the carrier is selected around the attachment range you actually need. Sweeping and weed management can dominate spring and summer; mowing, artificial-surface work and gravel maintenance can broaden seasonal use; ploughs, snow blowers and spreaders can extend the same platform into winter.
When does electric make sense?
Electric power units are particularly useful where local emissions, noise, early starts or work around schools, housing and public spaces are important. The correct choice still depends on attachment load and required runtime, so battery capacity should be considered as part of the whole machine-and-attachment package.
Which machine should I choose for slopes?
Do not choose on a headline slope figure alone. Attachment weight, surface condition, tyres, direction of travel and operator position all affect suitability. The UBS Alpin models are specifically built around demanding slope work; discuss the real site and attachment with Kersten before specifying a machine for steep terrain.
Need help matching the carrier?
Tell us the jobs, attachments and sites you need one machine to cover.
Kersten UK can help compare hydraulic, mechanical PTO and electric platforms around access width, attachment compatibility, slopes, working hours and transport requirements.