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Schmidt SK 600 truck-mounted sweeper for airport surfaces (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 SK 600 truck-mounted sweeper for airport surfaces (distributed by Manmachine Works)
by Manmachine Works
High-capacity truck-mounted suction sweeper configurable for continuous apron and perimeter road cleaning on 15–18 tonne chassis.
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 SK 600 truck-mounted sweeper for airport surfaces (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 SK 600 truck-mounted sweeper for airport surfaces (distributed by Manmachine Works) | Watex Airfield / Runway Marking Removal Vehicle (UHP, supplied by Watex) |
|---|---|---|
| Hopper capacity | 6.0 m³ | — |
| Sweeping width | 2,300 mm | — |
| Water tank capacity | 1,800 litres | ~950 litres (250 US gal) |
| Fresh-water pump flow | up to 40 l/min | — |
| Operating speed (max) | 20 km/h | — |
| Compatible chassis | 15–18 tonne GVW standard truck | — |
| Night-operation approval | Noise suppression package — 22:00 to 06:00 capable | — |
| Drive options | Diesel auxiliary engine / PTO / hydrostatic | — |
| PM certification | PM10 certified | — |
| 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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