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TV 1000 Self-Propelled Snow Blower with Flying Cab 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)
TV 1000 Self-Propelled Snow Blower with Flying Cab
by Øveraasen AS
A dual-engine 1,000 HP airport snow blower with a patented repositionable Flying Cab that gives the operator unobstructed sight lines at all times.
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 | TV 1000 Self-Propelled Snow Blower with Flying Cab | 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 | TV 1000 Self-Propelled Snow Blower with Flying Cab | Watex Airfield / Runway Marking Removal Vehicle (UHP, supplied by Watex) |
|---|---|---|
| Clearing capacity (TV 1000) | 7,500+ tonnes/h | — |
| Clearing capacity (TV 1000+) | 8,500 tonnes/h | — |
| Max casting distance | 40–50 m | — |
| Clearing width | 3,430 mm | — |
| Driving engine | Volvo Penta D8, 235 kW / 320 HP, EU Stage V | — |
| Blower engine | Volvo Penta D16, 585 kW, EU Stage V | — |
| Combined rated power | ~820 kW / ~1,000 HP | — |
| Max transport speed | 50–62 km/h | — |
| Operating speed range | 10–40 km/h | — |
| Operating weight | 35,500 kg | — |
| Length (cab front) | 12,000 mm | — |
| Height | 4,350–4,450 mm | — |
| Diesel tank | 1,500 litres | — |
| Snow depth capability | 1 cm – 2 m in a single pass | — |
| Emissions standard | EU Stage V | — |
| 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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