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Bucher E35m mechanical sweeper dumping
Bucher V65t stainless steel hopper
E35m rear red brush
Contractors and municipalities rely on street sweepers to tackle a wide variety of heavy material . The most common sweeper hopper contents include concrete millings , chunks of asphalt , broken pavement , mud and a variety of construction debris . A must-have feature of mechanical sweepers is the ability to dump into on-ground dumpsters or dump trucks . The 2022 refresh of the MaxPowa E35m included improvements to the following systems based on contractor and municipality feedback :
• Water systems .
• Rear roller door .
• Broom cover hinge .
• Elevator support pin .
• Side access doors .
• Gutter broom motor labyrinth .
Key specs of the Bucher E35m :
• 4.5 cubic yards of hopper capacity .
• Stainless steel hopper .
• Chain-driven , 12-flight , squeegee-type conveyor .
• 50-gallon water tank .
• Large leading arm / digger-type gutter brooms .
• Tight 18.6-inch turning radius with 136-in . wheelbase .
The E35m is still a single-engine design , delivering the power needed for the toughest jobs while eliminating the hassle and extra costs of a second engine .
Hopper Lifts High
The E35m hopper is raised and lowered via a heavy-duty , two-stage scissors lift with hydraulic cylinders . The lift capacity is rated at 12,000 lbs ., and the hopper dump angle is 54 degrees , including a 42-in . chute for better reach and efficient off-loading of debris . The optional Ultra High Dump provides an additional 18 inches in tip height , ideally suited for transferring debris into a larger dump / tipper truck .
MaxPowa V65 Pure Vacuum Street Sweeper
The Bucher Municipal V65 pure vacuum sweeper is available to tackle the toughest environment and even includes a stainless-steel hopper . It ’ s also available in a twin or single-engine setup , proving you can still be fuel efficient without compromising power .
Key specs of the Bucher V65 :
• Massive 8.5 cubic yards of hopper capacity .
• Complete hopper constructed of 9-gauge stainless steel .
• Up to 141-in . swept width ( with the simultaneous sweep option ).
• 410-gallon water tank .
• Wireless discharge control .
• PM 10 / 2.5 certified .
The top-mounted wanderhose , also referred to as a powerboom , has 280-degree rotation — available in 5.9-in . and 7.87-in . diameters — which can be used as a catch
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