Moon Sweepers Vehicles Guide: Prices, Capacity & Rover Stats

While handheld brooms can handle the initial sectors around your outpost, motorized vehicles are necessary to clear the Moon’s 50-square-kilometer surface. Driving any vehicle while cleaning also unlocks the Steam achievement Finally, Wheels (held by 62.5% of players).

Compare handheld options in our tools guide, review system perks in the upgrade matrix guide, or consult the beginner walkthrough.

What Are the Five Vehicles in Moon Sweepers?

The vehicle showroom features five distinct machines, scaling from simple walk-behind units to heavy industrial vacuum platforms:

Which Vehicle Should You Buy First?

When choosing your initial vehicle, players face a decision between saving for the Ride-on Sweeper ($1,000) or buying the Push Sweeper ($300) immediately:

Push Sweeper ($300)

• Strengths: Lowest barrier to entry. For $300 (plus the $200 Garage), you gain 400 kg of hopper capacity and a 1.5-meter cleaning width.
• Drawbacks: You walk behind the unit rather than riding inside, meaning transit speed across open craters remains modest.
• Verdict: Best for solo players who want to stop packing hand capsules immediately.

Ride-on Sweeper ($1,000)

• Strengths: Significantly higher driving speed, 800 kg hopper, and headlights for night operations.
• Drawbacks: Costs $1,000, requiring sustained manual sweeping or early contract bounties.
• Verdict: The most satisfying early mid-game vehicle that stays relevant until the endgame.

What Makes the Mega Vacuum Rover the Endgame Choice?

The Mega Vacuum Rover ($6,000) is the undisputed pinnacle of lunar regolith extraction:

• Massive Suction Width: Features a 4.0-meter pneumatic intake head that clears entire vehicle lanes in a single pass.
• Huge Base Tank: Boasts a 3,000 kg sealed regolith tank that can be upgraded with specialized compactors to hold 5,700 kg.
• Mechanic Nuance: Suction power and top speed are inversely related—driving at maximum speed reduces vacuum pickup rate, requiring steady cruising for complete clearance.

How Do Vehicles Function in Multiplayer?

In co-op lobbies of up to 16 players:

• Individual Fleet Ownership: Cleaning vehicles belong to the player who bought them. Teammates cannot drive another player’s personal rover unless permission is toggled.
• Crew Transport Van: The Crew Transport Van ($2,000) serves as a mobile command vehicle, allowing one driver to transport multiple players with handheld brooms to distant survey outposts.
• Fleet Synergy: Pairing one Mega Vacuum Rover with two Ride-on Sweepers clearing perimeter edges allows a crew to clean an entire regional sector in under ten minutes.

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