A road or parking lot sweeper head comprises a sweeper base chassis comprised of a wheel carriage having at least two wheels attached. The wheel carriage attaches to an outer side of the sweeper base chassis and comprises a first wheel on a first side of the sweeper base chassis and a second wheel on a second side of the sweeper base chassis. Wherein the first wheel and the second wheel position the sweeper head above a surface at a proper operating height for an associated vacuum and to engage the surface in operation and prevent any portion of the sweeper head from contacting and damaging said surface.
