Side-by-side
Schmidt SK 600 truck-mounted sweeper for airport surfaces (distributed by Manmachine Works) vs Watex Airport Runway Rubber Removal Vehicle (integrated UHP)
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 Airport Runway Rubber Removal Vehicle (integrated UHP)
by Watex (Nanjing Watex Tech Co., Ltd.)
Self-contained ultra-high-pressure truck system that removes touchdown-zone rubber deposits and restores runway friction in a single pass.
| Cost of ownership | Schmidt SK 600 truck-mounted sweeper for airport surfaces (distributed by Manmachine Works) | Watex Airport Runway Rubber Removal Vehicle (integrated UHP) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Airport Runway Rubber Removal Vehicle (integrated UHP) |
|---|---|---|
| Hopper capacity | 6.0 m³ | — |
| Sweeping width | 2,300 mm | — |
| Water tank capacity | 1,800 litres | — |
| 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 | — |
| Max operating pressure | — | 2,780 bar (40,000 psi) |
| Cleaning width per pass | — | 1,800 mm |
| Rubber removal speed | — | 3,000–5,000 m²/h |
| Clean water tank capacity | — | 10,000–12,000 litres |
| Debris/wastewater tank capacity | — | 10,000–12,000 litres |
| Sustained operating time per fill | — | ~5 hours |
| Wastewater recovery rate | — | ~95 % |
| Main engine power (chassis) | — | 316–415 kW |
| Auxiliary engine power | — | 268–315 kW |
| Gross vehicle mass | — | 31,000–38,000 kg |
| Operating temperature range | — | −6 to +50 °C |
| Control system | — | PLC + touch screen, stepless speed regulation |
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