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Schmidt Senior 2000 trailed/towed high-suction airport 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 Senior 2000 trailed/towed high-suction airport sweeper (distributed by Manmachine Works)
by Manmachine Works
Heavy-duty towed mechanical sweeper with conveyor-belt discharge, handling up to one tonne of debris per minute without a suction fan.
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 Senior 2000 trailed/towed high-suction airport 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 Senior 2000 trailed/towed high-suction airport sweeper (distributed by Manmachine Works) | Watex Airfield / Runway Marking Removal Vehicle (UHP, supplied by Watex) |
|---|---|---|
| Sweeping width | 1,900–2,100 mm | — |
| Brush rotational speed | 0–140 rpm | — |
| Operating speed (max) | 20 km/h | — |
| Debris intake capacity | up to 1 tonne/min | — |
| Water tank capacity | 1,150 litres | ~950 litres (250 US gal) |
| Water spray flow rate | up to 36 l/min | — |
| Drive type | PTO hydraulic — no onboard engine | — |
| Conveyor | Height-adjustable belt with variable speed from cab | — |
| Towing engine (option) | Deutz TD2011 Turbo-Diesel, 56 kW (on towing vehicle) | — |
| 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 |
| 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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