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Schmidt MFH 250 compact electric/road sweeper (distributed by Manmachine Works) vs Watex Airfield / Runway Marking Removal Vehicle (UHP, supplied by Watex)
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
Schmidt MFH 250 compact electric/road sweeper (distributed by Manmachine Works)
by Manmachine Works
Compact self-propelled sweeper with choice of two- or three-brush configurations and a hydrostatic chassis suited to confined airside areas and terminal forecourts.
Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
Watex Airfield / Runway Marking Removal Vehicle (UHP, supplied by Watex)
by Watex (Nanjing Watex Tech Co., Ltd.)
UHP truck-mounted water-blasting system purpose-configured for chemical-free removal of airfield runway and taxiway paint markings.
| Cost of ownership | Schmidt MFH 250 compact electric/road sweeper (distributed by Manmachine Works) | Watex Airfield / Runway Marking Removal Vehicle (UHP, supplied by Watex) |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Schmidt MFH 250 compact electric/road sweeper (distributed by Manmachine Works) | Watex Airfield / Runway Marking Removal Vehicle (UHP, supplied by Watex) |
|---|---|---|
| Hopper capacity | 2 m³ | — |
| Hopper discharge height | 1,400 mm | — |
| Sweeping width (2-brush) | up to 2,900 mm | — |
| Sweeping width (3-brush) | up to 2,600 mm | — |
| Brush diameter | 850 mm (2-brush) / 800 mm (3-brush) | — |
| Engine option A | EuroMot 5, 55 kW (75 hp) — no AdBlue | — |
| Engine option B | Euro 6c, 62 kW (84 hp) — DPF + AdBlue + SCR | — |
| Transport speed (max) | 50 km/h | — |
| Permissible total weight | up to 5,000 kg | — |
| Cabin noise level | 72 dB(A) | — |
| PM certification | PM10/PM2.5 four-star | — |
| Operating pressure (standard markings) | — | 1,500–2,000 bar |
| Maximum pressure (heavy/multi-layer) | — | Up to 3,000 bar |
| Nozzle count per panel | — | 24–42 orifices |
| Water consumption | — | ~22 L/min |
| Vehicle gross weight | — | ~26 tonnes |
| Water tank capacity | — | ~950 litres (250 US gal) |
| Tank material | — | 304 stainless steel, 4 mm |
| Filtration | — | Three-stage, 200 gpm, 1 µm final |
| Diesel engine | — | Cummins or Weichai |
| Control system IP rating | — | IP 65 |
| Chemical use | — | None — pure water only |
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