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Schmidt Wasa 300 trailed/towed airport rubber-removal 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 Wasa 300 trailed/towed airport rubber-removal sweeper (distributed by Manmachine Works)
by Manmachine Works
PTO-driven towed sweeper engineered to lift stubborn rubber deposits from aircraft landing zones and apron pavements.
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 Wasa 300 trailed/towed airport rubber-removal 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 Wasa 300 trailed/towed airport rubber-removal sweeper (distributed by Manmachine Works) | Watex Airfield / Runway Marking Removal Vehicle (UHP, supplied by Watex) |
|---|---|---|
| Hopper capacity | 3 m³ | — |
| Water tank capacity | 1,100 litres | ~950 litres (250 US gal) |
| Sweeping width | 2,400 mm | — |
| Operating speed (max) | 20 km/h | — |
| Area coverage per load | up to 48,000 m² | — |
| Hopper discharge height | 1,750 mm | — |
| Water flow rate | up to 36 l/min | — |
| Brush drive | Hydraulic direct drive via PTO — no V-belt | — |
| PM certification | PM10/PM2.5 four-star (Europe) | — |
| 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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