M3
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Purpose-built three-wheel mechanical street sweeper with a 12.5-foot turning radius and a 5.6 cubic yard hopper, the largest in its class. Cummins Tier 4 Final 130 HP diesel, heavy sweep package sweeps sand and gravel up to 3 tons per minute.
12.5-foot wall-to-wall turning radius, tightest in class for cul-de-sacs
5.6 cubic yard hopper vs. 3.5 yd³ competitive machines, 60% more capacity between dumps
Cummins Tier 4 Final 130 HP 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel, largest engine in its class
230-gallon water tank with dual diaphragm pumps, two spray modes (LOW/HIGH)
3 tons per minute sweep rate, 3–9 mph sweeping speed
12,000 lb hopper lift capacity with near-full useable capacity
47-inch digger-type gutterbrooms with polyurethane dirt shoes
Single-engine design eliminates the dual-engine oil changes, filters, and belts
See the M3 at work
Smaller municipalities, downtown districts, and residential routes where four-wheel sweepers can't make the tight turns. The M3's 12.5-foot turning radius handles cul-de-sacs in one pass instead of three-point turns, while still carrying a full-size 5.6 yd³ hopper that outpaces four-wheel competitors.
Residential cul-de-sac and subdivision sweeping
Downtown district and urban street cleaning
Routes with frequent dead-ends, narrow lanes, or parked cars
Municipal programs replacing aging three-wheel sweepers from other brands
Nobody else puts a 5.6 cubic yard hopper on a three-wheel chassis with a 12.5-foot turning radius, competitive three-wheelers max out at 3.5 yd³. That's 60% more route before dumping, which means fewer dump-cycle round trips and more curb miles per shift. The 130 HP Cummins is the largest engine in its class, so you don't bog down on heavy road millings. Hydraulic hoses run in the open, not hidden in the frame, so troubleshooting takes minutes instead of hours.
Crews running aging three-wheel sweepers from other manufacturers that dump every 20 minutes because the hopper is too small, or four-wheel sweepers that can't turn in the residential routes they were bought to sweep.
For highway-speed or DOT shoulder sweeping, the M4 HSD handles travel speeds up to 65 mph. For zero-emission mandates or environmental zones, the M3EV is the plug-in electric version of this same three-wheel platform.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the M3 best suited for?
Smaller municipalities, downtown districts, and residential routes where four-wheel sweepers can't make the tight turns. The M3's 12.5-foot turning radius handles cul-de-sacs in one pass instead of three-point turns, while still carrying a full-size 5.6 yd³ hopper that outpaces four-wheel competitors.
What are the main applications for the M3?
The M3 is ideal for: Residential cul-de-sac and subdivision sweeping; Downtown district and urban street cleaning; Routes with frequent dead-ends, narrow lanes, or parked cars; Municipal programs replacing aging three-wheel sweepers from other brands.
What sets the M3 apart from other mechanical street sweepers?
Nobody else puts a 5.6 cubic yard hopper on a three-wheel chassis with a 12.5-foot turning radius, competitive three-wheelers max out at 3.5 yd³. That's 60% more route before dumping, which means fewer dump-cycle round trips and more curb miles per shift. The 130 HP Cummins is the largest engine in its class, so you don't bog down on heavy road millings. Hydraulic hoses run in the open, not hidden in the frame, so troubleshooting takes minutes instead of hours.
When should I consider a different model instead of the M3?
For highway-speed or DOT shoulder sweeping, the M4 HSD handles travel speeds up to 65 mph. For zero-emission mandates or environmental zones, the M3EV is the plug-in electric version of this same three-wheel platform.
What is the typical upgrade path from the M3?
Crews running aging three-wheel sweepers from other manufacturers that dump every 20 minutes because the hopper is too small, or four-wheel sweepers that can't turn in the residential routes they were bought to sweep.
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M4 HSD
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