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A4 Storm. Larger airports purchase
either the A7 Tornado or A7 Zephyr
depending on the applications required.
" Schwarze provides a training
academy in Huntsville, Alabama for
mechanics, " Giles said. " Schwarze
products are supported by a national
dealer network. Local dealers are
factory-trained and can provide
local operator and mechanic training.
Operators only need one week of
training. "
MB4 High Speed
Runway Snowblower
The MB4 high speed runway
snowblower functions at a high
capacity with the ability to move 7,500
tons of snow per hour. When used
simultaneously with other plow and
broom equipment, the MB4's highspeed
capability enables it to keep
up with other equipment, offering
increased runway clearing efficiencies.
The MB4 features separate drive
and auxiliary blower head engines and
has dual 125-gallon fuel tanks to power
up to 12 hours of operation. The 500
hp chassis drive engine is an electronic
turbocharged diesel engine and is T4F
EPA emission-certified. Both engine
enclosures on the MB4 feature full
length, full height butterfly side covers
The A7 Zephyr has a high
velocity blast air to push
material from surface.
SCHWARZE
Both engine enclosures on the MB4 feature full-length, fullheight
butterfly side covers that rotate upward, exposing
the entire engine compartment for unimpeded maintenance
access.
AEBI SCHMIDT
that rotate upward, exposing the entire
engine compartment for unimpeded
maintenance access.
" In general, most airports have a
limited snow clearing time; therefore,
the equipment must be able to complete
the job during that window. When
various types of clearing equipment
are used, the blower is generally in
the last position behind the plows and
brooms, " said Alan Luke, sales, MB
Airport Maintenance Products. " The
snow blowers must be able to move
the snow pushed by plows and brooms
at the same speed. The MB4 has this
capability. "
Luke said the MB4 is simple
to operate. The two-man cab has
integrated microprocessor CAN
bus controls that allow for efficient
communication between the electronic
control units (ECUs) throughout the
vehicle, with a single point of entry for
system diagnostics, data logging and
configuration. MB designed it to be
uncomplicated and straightforward to
operate, requiring minimal training for
equipment operators.
" The operator simply needs to
control the direction of the discharge
and the control system adjusts the ribbon
speed to outrun the vehicle speed, " he
said. " If necessary, the ribbon speed is
adjustable for wind conditions that may
cause operator visibility issues. "
The MB4 uses a butterfly-style
hood enclosures enabling easy access for
both the auxiliary and chassis engines.
Engine maintenance is standard and
uncomplicated for airport equipment
mechanics and maintenance technicians.
" MB prides itself on service and
technical support for all its custom-built
equipment, " Luke said. " Should there
be an issue with an MB4 or any piece
of MB equipment, MB's technical team
will work to ensure that its equipment
is back up and fully operational as soon
as possible. "
The MB4 is applicable to all size
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