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Determining the best hopper size for a cleaner community
D
ebris can overtake the streets as changing seasons bring in new elements. Street sweeping is an essential part of keeping municipalities clean yearround. Elgin Sweeper Company offers a wide variety of street sweepers that utilize different methods to remove debris. When determining what sweeper is the right fit, it is important to consider the capacity of the sweeper’ s hopper – where the debris is stored. Elgin offers multiple hopper size options ranging from a 3.6 cubic yard capacity to an 8 cubic yard capacity leaving even the busiest streets free of debris.
Here are a few things to consider when determining hopper function and capacity needs.
• Street size. For narrow downtown areas, a small hopper might be necessary to maneuver down narrow roads. For larger highways, regenerative air sweepers and pure vacuum sweepers feature large hoppers that reduce the need for frequent dumping.
• Seasonal changes. Street sweeping needs vary from season to season. Fall time brings in an abundance of leaves while snow melt, sand and debris make spring a busy time too. Consider the amount of debris the sweeper will encounter.
• Distance to dump sites. Once the hopper is at capacity, it cannot hold more debris. Longer distances between designated dump sites may require a larger hopper. Be aware of where debris can be dumped.
• Weight of debris. Heavier debris, like wet leaves and large sticks and branches, may require a larger hopper. Frequent storms and rainfall are factors to consider in areas with heavier debris.
Even after considering these factors, it can be difficult to know where to start, so here are a few sweepers to consider depending on hopper capacity.
• Large capacity. Regenerative air sweepers and pure vacuum sweepers have the largest hopper capacity at 8yd3. These include the Crosswind1, RegenX, and RegenX1 regenerative air sweepers and the Whirlwind and Whirlwind1 pure vacuum sweepers.
• Standard capacity. Mechanical street sweepers might be the way to go for areas with standard debris. The Road Wizard has a 5.4 yd3 hopper and the Broom Bear and Eagle have 4.5 yd3 hoppers.
• Smaller Capacity: For particularly narrow streets and small capacity needs, consider mechanical street sweepers such as the Pelican, a three wheeled sweeper with a 3.6 yd3 hopper, and the Boom Badger with a 4 yd3 hopper.
Having the proper size hopper prevents debris from taking over and keeps municipalities clear year-round.
With the support of the industry’ s strongest dealer network, Elgin sweepers have what it takes for jobs of any size. Visit ElginSweeper. com to learn more.
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