tymco street sweepers

frequently asked questions

    • What is the TYMCO Model 210 street sweeper designed for? The TYMCO Model 210 is a highly maneuverable parking lot sweeper and street sweeper that is perfect for a variety of tasks. It is ideal for sweeping downtown parking garages, large parking lots, homeowner associations, and even light construction jobs.

    • What is the key technology of the Model 210? The Model 210 uses the patented TYMCO Regenerative Air System, which continuously cleans the air in a closed loop, ensuring it never exhausts polluted air into the atmosphere. This system uses a powerful blast of air to dislodge debris from the surface, picking up everything from light trash and leaves to heavy dirt, sand, and rocks.

    • How does its design improve dust control? The Model 210 is the only parking lot sweeper on the market with a high-efficiency centrifugal dust separator. This system provides maximum fine dust particulate separation, ensuring excellent dust control while using less water.

    • What are the features of its hopper and dumping system? The sweeper has a large 2.4 cubic yard hopper and powerful "piggyback" hopper dump cylinders. These cylinders can lift the hopper up to 60 inches for easy dumping into standard dumpsters or containers.

    • What is a "Smart Gutter Broom"? The innovative Smart Gutter Broom automatically adjusts its pressure to "dig" debris from around curbs, islands, and parking bumpers. If it encounters an immovable object, it will automatically retract to prevent damage and then return to its original position without operator intervention.

    • How does the Model 210 save on fuel and maintenance? The sweeper is powered by a smaller, more fuel-efficient auxiliary engine that is designed around a lightweight, self-cleaning aluminum alloy blower. This design, along with fewer moving parts, results in a low-maintenance machine that has a lower total cost of ownership and more sweep time.

    • Is there a single-engine option available? Yes, the Model 210h is a single-engine variant that uses the truck's main engine and a hydraulic power system (hDrive®) to operate the sweeper functions. This option further reduces maintenance by eliminating the need to service a separate auxiliary engine.

    • What is the TYMCO Model 435 designed for? The TYMCO Model 435 is a powerful and maneuverable mid-sized street sweeper that delivers the performance of a full-size unit. It is an ideal sweeping solution for both municipal street sweeping and large parking lots.

    • What is the key technology of the Model 435? The Model 435 is built with the patented TYMCO Regenerative Air System. This system uses a controlled blast of air to dislodge and collect a wide variety of debris, from fine dirt to heavy rocks, without exhausting polluted air into the atmosphere.

    • How does the Model 435 handle dust control? The Model 435 is the only mid-sized sweeper with a high-efficiency centrifugal dust separator. This system continuously cleans the air in the closed-loop system, providing excellent dust control while using less water than other sweepers.

    • What are the features of its hopper and dumping system? The sweeper has a large 4.0 cubic yard hopper and powerful dump cylinders that lift the hopper up to 72 inches. This allows for high dumping into large dumpsters and containers, improving efficiency on the job.

    • Does it have a "Smart Gutter Broom"? Yes, the Model 435's innovative Smart Gutter Broom automatically adjusts pressure to "dig" debris from curbs and gutters. It also automatically retracts if it encounters an immovable object to prevent damage, returning to its original position without operator intervention.

    • How does this sweeper save on fuel and maintenance? The Model 435 is designed for a low total cost of ownership. It uses a smaller, more fuel-efficient auxiliary engine that powers a lightweight, self-cleaning aluminum alloy blower. With fewer moving parts and easy, ground-level access to components, it spends more time sweeping and less time in the shop.

    • How is the Model 435 available? The Model 435 is available on a conventional truck chassis, like the Freightliner M2-106, with options like dual steering and a variety of safety packages to meet specific operational and ergonomic requirements.

    • What is the TYMCO Model 500x designed for? The TYMCO Model 500x is a high-dump street sweeper that is known for its advanced technology and high productivity. It integrates the reliability of the Model 600 with modern multiplex electronics, making it a powerful and efficient sweeping solution.

    • What are its primary applications? This sweeper is an ideal choice for a variety of tasks, including sweeping state highways, city streets, and working behind milling machines or road reclaimers.

    • What is the "High Dump" feature? The Model 500x is renowned for its high dump hopper lift assembly. It offers an industry-leading variable dump height, from 2 feet to 11 feet, and a fast dump cycle of less than 68 seconds. This allows operators to easily dump debris into a wide variety of containers, including high-sided trucks.

    • What is the hopper capacity and construction? The hopper has a capacity of over 5.7 cubic yards and can handle a payload of over 6,000 pounds. For maximum durability and corrosion resistance, the hopper and chute are fabricated with low-carbon, high-chrome stainless steel.

    • What is the "Broom Assist Pick-Up Head"? The Broom Assist Pick-Up Head (BAH) works in conjunction with the Regenerative Air System to efficiently pick up a wide variety of debris, from light trash to heavy dirt and gravel. This system is designed for high productivity with low maintenance.

    • How does this sweeper handle dust control? The Model 500x is equipped with a high-efficiency centrifugal dust separator that provides excellent fine dust particulate separation. This system keeps dust and fines inside the hopper, ensuring excellent dust control while using less water.

    • How does the Model 500x save on fuel? The sweeper is powered by a fuel-efficient 115-horsepower John Deere auxiliary engine and a lightweight, self-cleaning aluminum alloy blower. This design reduces fuel consumption while delivering powerful sweeping performance.

    • What is the TYMCO Model 600 designed for? The TYMCO Model 600 is a powerful and reliable street sweeper that is built for a wide range of applications. It is an industry-standard sweeping solution for municipal street cleaning, construction site cleanup, and industrial and airport sweeping.

    • What is the key technology of the Model 600? The Model 600 is powered by the time-tested and patented TYMCO Regenerative Air System. This system delivers an amazingly clean sweep without using a mechanical main broom and without exhausting dusty air into the atmosphere, which contributes to a low total cost of ownership.

    • How does its design improve performance? The Regenerative Air System uses a super-efficient aluminum alloy blower to both push and pull air, effectively dislodging and collecting debris from the pavement. The pick-up head incorporates full-width air blast and suction, allowing it to pick up everything from light trash and leaves to heavy dirt and gravel.

    • What are the key specifications for its hopper and auxiliary engine? The Model 600 has a large hopper with a capacity of over 7.3 cubic yards and can handle a payload of over 10,000 lbs. It is powered by a fuel-efficient 99-horsepower John Deere auxiliary engine to ensure powerful and consistent sweeping performance.

    • How does the Model 600 reduce maintenance and downtime? The design of the Regenerative Air System, with its fewer moving parts and lack of a main broom, means less downtime and a lower maintenance cost compared to traditional sweepers. The auxiliary engine is also easily accessible for service.

    • Is the Model 600 environmentally friendly? Yes, the Regenerative Air System is more environmentally friendly because it does not exhaust polluted air. It is also available with alternative fuel options like CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) to reduce emissions.

    • What is the TYMCO Model DST-4 designed for? The TYMCO Model DST-4 is a mid-sized, dustless street sweeper that is engineered for exceptional performance in both wet and dry conditions. It is an ideal sweeping solution for industrial and municipal applications where air quality and dust control are a top priority.

    • What is the key technology of the Model DST-4? This sweeper utilizes a patented Dustless Sweeping Technology (DST) system, which includes a pre-cleaner and cartridge filters with a high MERV 16 rating. This system works in conjunction with the Regenerative Air System to capture a significant percentage of fine particulates.

    • How does the DST system control dust? The DST system's filters have a MERV 16 rating, meaning they can capture at least 95% of particles as small as 0.30 microns. Moisture is spun out before it reaches the filters, which ensures the sweeper is equally efficient in wet and dry conditions without the need for operator adjustments.

    • What are the key specifications of the hopper and brooms? The sweeper has a 78-inch wide pick-up head and a 4.0 cubic yard hopper with a high-dump function. It is equipped with 36-inch diameter gutter brooms that have variable speed controls, allowing for precise and effective sweeping.

    • What are the environmental benefits of the DST-4? The Model DST-4 is a more environmentally friendly option, as it is certified to meet standards like South Coast AQMD Rule 1186 and is ETV verified for its efficiency in controlling PM10 and PM2.5 particulates. It also promotes water efficiency by using less water for dust control.

    • How is the truck designed for easy operation? The sweeper is mounted on a highly maneuverable cabover truck chassis and features a BlueLogic® Control System. This system provides on-board diagnostics and intelligent safety features, simplifying operation and maintenance.

    • What powers the DST-4? The sweeper is powered by a fuel-efficient 56-horsepower Kubota auxiliary engine, ensuring consistent and powerful performance for demanding sweeping tasks.

    • What is the TYMCO Model DST-6 designed for? The TYMCO Model DST-6 is a full-sized, dustless street sweeper that is considered the industry's first of its kind. It is a powerful and highly efficient sweeping solution for both industrial and municipal applications.

    • What is the key technology of the Model DST-6? This sweeper is built with a patented Dustless Sweeping Technology (DST) system that works in conjunction with the Regenerative Air System. This system effectively removes particulate matter from the sweeping surface without exhausting polluted air into the atmosphere.

    • How does the DST system filter the air? The DST system uses a unique process where a small amount of air is diverted through a pre-cleaner and advanced cartridge filters with a MERV 16 rating. These filters capture at least 95% of particles as small as 0.30 microns, which significantly exceeds typical PM10 requirements and sets a new standard for particulate matter removal.

    • How does it perform in different weather conditions? The DST-6 is highly efficient in both wet and dry conditions without the need for operator adjustments. Moisture is spun out of the air before it reaches the filters, ensuring consistent performance and prolonging the life of the filters.

    • What are the key specifications for its hopper and brooms? The sweeper has a large hopper capacity and a gutter broom with an automatic pressure-sensing sequence valve to ensure maximum cleaning performance in curbs and gutters.

    • How does this sweeper reduce environmental impact? The Model DST-6 provides significant environmental benefits by not exhausting dusty air and by being certified for its efficiency in controlling PM10 and PM2.5 particulates.

    • What chassis is the DST-6 mounted on? The sweeper is mounted on a highly maneuverable cabover "standard truck chassis," which allows it to travel to job sites at legal speed limits, making it a versatile and efficient choice for a variety of routes.

    • What is the TYMCO Model HSP designed for? The TYMCO Model HSP (High Speed Performance) is a specialized airport runway sweeper specifically engineered for the control of Foreign Object Debris (FOD) on airfields.

    • What is the key technology of the Model HSP? This sweeper is centered around the patented TYMCO Regenerative Air System, which uses a powerful, controlled jet of air to blast into crevices and pry up heavy debris without the need for traditional main brooms, elevators, or vacuums.

    • How does the Model HSP prevent the creation of FOD? The sweeper's all-air sweeping mechanism eliminates the use of a main broom, which prevents broom bristles from falling out and becoming additional FOD on the airfield. This makes it a safer and more economical option to operate.

    • What are its sweeping speeds and efficiency? The Model HSP is highly efficient at high speeds. Tests show that it consistently picks up 100% of debris at 15 mph and can sweep up to 25 mph, ensuring quick and effective FOD removal.

    • What other features does the sweeper have? It is equipped with a high-efficiency centrifugal dust separator for excellent dust control and a rear-view camera for increased safety. An optional Liquid Recovery System (LRS) can be added to make it a multi-purpose machine for recovering standing liquids like glycol.

    • How is the Model HSP designed for low maintenance? The Regenerative Air System is designed with fewer moving parts than traditional sweepers, which contributes to lower maintenance requirements and a longer service life. The system's self-cleaning aluminum alloy blower also reduces fuel consumption and maintenance.

    • What is the "Smart Gutter Broom" feature? The optional gutter broom automatically adjusts its pressure and will retract to avoid damage if it encounters an immovable object, returning to its original position without operator intervention.