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Schmidt Cleango 500 large-capacity sweeper for airport debris & rubber (distributed by Manmachine Works) vs Watex Containerised UHP Water-Jetting Power Pack (runway rubber-removal pump unit)
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Ground Support Equipment (GSE).

Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
Schmidt Cleango 500 large-capacity sweeper for airport debris & rubber (distributed by Manmachine Works)
by Manmachine Works
Self-propelled ride-on sweeper combining a 5 m³ hopper and tight turning circle for efficient cleaning of large airport apron areas.

Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
Watex Containerised UHP Water-Jetting Power Pack (runway rubber-removal pump unit)
by Watex (Nanjing Watex Tech Co., Ltd.)
Diesel-powered containerised UHP pump unit that supplies up to 2,780 bar to a towed or vehicle-mounted cleaning panel — the deployable power source for runway rubber removal.
| Cost of ownership | Schmidt Cleango 500 large-capacity sweeper for airport debris & rubber (distributed by Manmachine Works) | Watex Containerised UHP Water-Jetting Power Pack (runway rubber-removal pump unit) |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Schmidt Cleango 500 large-capacity sweeper for airport debris & rubber (distributed by Manmachine Works) | Watex Containerised UHP Water-Jetting Power Pack (runway rubber-removal pump unit) |
|---|---|---|
| Hopper capacity | 5 m³ | — |
| Max payload | 6,600 kg | — |
| Sweeping width (standard) | 2,200 mm | — |
| Sweeping width (with 3rd broom) | up to 3,550 mm | — |
| Water tank (standard / max) | 685 / 1,835 litres | — |
| Wheelbase | 1,850 mm | — |
| Steering angle | 68 degrees | — |
| Transport speed options | 25 / 40 / 45 / 50 km/h | — |
| Engine | Euro 6c 6-cylinder diesel (DPF + AdBlue + SCR) | — |
| PM certification | PM10/PM2.5 four-star | — |
| Max working pressure | — | 2,780 bar (40,000 psi) |
| Pump configuration | — | Three- or five-piston plunger |
| Pump efficiency gain vs standard | — | Up to +25 % |
| Diesel engine | — | Cummins (or Weichai / Volvo per spec) |
| Engine max speed | — | 1,900 rpm |
| Diesel consumption reduction vs standard | — | Up to −10 % |
| Water tank capacity | — | ~950 litres (250 US gal) |
| Tank material | — | 304 stainless steel, 3 mm laser-welded |
| Filtration | — | 4-stage, 200 gpm triple filters, 1 µm final stage |
| Control system IP rating | — | IP 65 |
| Vibration reduction (anti-vibration mounts) | — | Up to 50 % |
| Engine oil change interval | — | 1,000 hours |
| Frame finish | — | Galvanised anti-corrosion |
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