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Schmidt Street King 660 truck-mounted 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 Street King 660 truck-mounted airport sweeper (distributed by Manmachine Works)
by Manmachine Works
High-throughput truck-mounted sweeper with a 9.2 m³ hopper and optional airport conversion for glycol recovery and extended runway coverage.
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 Street King 660 truck-mounted 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 Street King 660 truck-mounted airport sweeper (distributed by Manmachine Works) | Watex Airfield / Runway Marking Removal Vehicle (UHP, supplied by Watex) |
|---|---|---|
| Hopper capacity | 9.2 yd³ (approx. 7 m³) | — |
| Water tank capacity (standard) | 1,600 litres | — |
| Water tank (with auxiliary) | up to 2,600 litres | — |
| Compatible chassis class | Class 7–8, 15–18 tonne GVW | — |
| Hopper tipping angle | 60 degrees | — |
| Engine power (working unit) | 55 kW | — |
| Net weight (body) | 3,800 kg | — |
| Drive options | Motor-driven or hydrostatic | — |
| Control display | 7-inch colour touchscreen, CAN-bus | — |
| Airport conversion | Glycol-recovery suction unit available | — |
| 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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