Bissell BG102 ProShake 16" Upright Vacuum – 870W, Shakeout Bag, 50 ft Cord

Bissell BG102 ProShake 16" Commercial Upright Vacuum with Reusable Shakeout Bag

The BG102 runs an 870-watt motor through a 16-inch cleaning path with a reusable non-stick shakeout bag that eliminates bag consumable costs entirely. Chrome metal construction, an aluminum roller brush with four bristle strips, and a magnet bar for metal debris interception complete the commercial-grade specification. For facilities with large floor areas and straightforward debris — offices, schools, retail floors — the BG102 provides 16-inch coverage with zero ongoing bag expense.

BG102 ProShake Specs and Shakeout Bag System

• Motor: 870 watts — commercial suction for commercial carpet and light debris
• Cleaning path: 16 inches wide — 33% more coverage per pass than 12-inch uprights
• Collection: non-stick reusable shakeout bag — shake out debris, reinstall, no replacement cost
• Roller brush: aluminum with four bristle strips, double ball bearings — durable carpet agitation
• Magnet bar: captures staples, clips, and metal debris before the brush roll
• Power cord: 50 ft — 100-foot cleaning radius per outlet
• Height adjustment: 6-position — dial in brush contact for any carpet pile
• Motor hood: chrome metal — commercial appearance and durability
• Weight: 16.5 lbs — lighter than the BG102DC (17.5 lbs) and BG102H (17 lbs)

Reusable Shakeout Bags in Commercial Vacuuming

Shakeout bags work best in high-frequency emptying environments — facilities where operators dump the bag at the end of each room or area rather than letting it fill over multiple shifts. Schools with cafeteria-adjacent classrooms, retail stores with high paper and packaging debris, and offices with regular carpet traffic are typical use cases. The non-stick coating prevents debris from adhering to bag walls during the emptying process. For environments where dust containment during bag changes is important — healthcare, allergy-sensitive populations, or facilities with fine particulate — the BG102H high-filtration bag or BGU-series HEPA bags provide better containment during the emptying step.

BG102 Series 16-Inch Variants: Matching Collection to Facility Needs

All three BG102 16-inch models use identical motors, brushes, and hardware. The BG102 ProShake with shakeout bag has the lowest consumable cost and lightest weight (16.5 lbs). The BG102DC with bagless cup (17.5 lbs) also has zero bag cost but provides visible fill-level monitoring. The BG102H with high-filtration bags (17 lbs) adds filtration at the cost of ongoing bag expense. Match the collection system to how your facility manages debris: shakeout for simple high-frequency dumps, bagless cup for visible monitoring, high-filtration bag for air quality requirements.

Documents

BG102 Spec Sheet
BG102 Schematic