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RS 100 "Canuck" Runway Sweeper 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)
RS 100 "Canuck" Runway Sweeper
by Øveraasen AS
A tractor-towed runway sweeper sharing RS-series component quality at a significantly lower capital cost, built for smaller airports and supplementary fleet roles.
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 | RS 100 "Canuck" Runway Sweeper | 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 | RS 100 "Canuck" Runway Sweeper | Watex Airfield / Runway Marking Removal Vehicle (UHP, supplied by Watex) |
|---|---|---|
| Clearing width | 4,000 mm | — |
| Clearing capacity | 160,000 m²/h | — |
| Max working speed | 40 km/h | — |
| Air blower capacity | 25,000 m³/h | — |
| Blowing speed | 100 m/s | — |
| Brush diameter | 935 mm | — |
| Brush speed | up to 900 rpm | — |
| Engine | Volvo TAD583VE EU Stage V / EPA Tier 4f | — |
| Engine power | 175 kW / 240 HP | — |
| Fuel tank | 1,000 litres | — |
| Overall length | 8,000 mm | — |
| Height | 2,950 mm | — |
| Transport width (without brush) | 2,580 mm | — |
| Drive type | Towed — couples to any standard tractor/light truck | — |
| Emissions standard | EU Stage V / EPA Tier 4f, biofuel compatible | — |
| 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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