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Schmidt Cleango 500 large-capacity sweeper for airport debris & rubber (distributed by Manmachine Works) vs Watex Runway Rubber Removal Jetting Panel & Rotary Head (consumable head assembly)
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 Runway Rubber Removal Jetting Panel & Rotary Head (consumable head assembly)
by Watex (Nanjing Watex Tech Co., Ltd.)
Replaceable high-pressure jetting panel and rotary nozzle head assembly — the wear-facing consumable heart of a runway rubber removal system.
| Cost of ownership | Schmidt Cleango 500 large-capacity sweeper for airport debris & rubber (distributed by Manmachine Works) | Watex Runway Rubber Removal Jetting Panel & Rotary Head (consumable head assembly) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Runway Rubber Removal Jetting Panel & Rotary Head (consumable head assembly) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Nozzle count per panel | — | 24–52 orifices |
| Nozzle diameter (rotary head) | — | 0.5 mm |
| Nozzles per rotary head | — | 4 |
| Maximum inlet pressure (Uraca KD725-rated) | — | 2,800 bar |
| Cleaning panel width | — | configurable per application |
| Drive mechanism | — | Hydraulic reaction rotation — no external motor |
| Compatible pump | — | Uraca KD725 or equivalent UHP triplex/quintuplex |
| Material | — | Stainless steel construction throughout |
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