M4
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Full-size four-wheel purpose-built mechanical street sweeper with a 5.6 cubic yard hopper, Cummins ISB 6.7L 280 HP diesel, and 18.5-foot turning radius. Heavy sweep package and 12,000 lb lift capacity handle road millings, sand, gravel, and leaves.
Cummins ISB 6.7L 280 HP turbocharged diesel, 2021 EPA/CARB certified
5.6 cubic yard hopper vs. 4.5 yd³ competitors, 24% more capacity per dump cycle
18.5-foot turning radius with cab-forward/center-mounted layout
250-gallon water tank with dual diaphragm pumps, 15 spray nozzles
3 tons per minute sweep rate, 3–11 mph sweeping speed
12,000 lb hopper lift capacity with 11-flight elevator and corded rubber squeegee tips
47-inch gutterbrooms, optional front articulating broom extends reach to shoulders and islands
On-board dust suppression with optional high-capacity water system
See the M4 at work
Municipal public works departments, DOT programs, and private sweeping contractors running arterial and collector routes where a full-size sweeper earns its keep. The M4 is the flagship mechanical Global, handling heavy debris like road millings and chip seal at 3 tons per minute while the 18.5-foot turning radius keeps it maneuverable on city streets.
Municipal arterial and collector street sweeping
DOT and state highway shoulder programs
Post-construction cleanup including road millings and chip seal
Industrial park and parking lot sweeping for private contractors
Fall leaf collection with standard leaf gate system
Single-engine Cummins 280 HP design replaces the dual-engine setup competitors use, that's half the oil changes, half the filters, and one less engine to fail on a shift. The 5.6 yd³ hopper beats the 4.5 yd³ that auxiliary-engine competitors offer because Global isn't giving up cargo space to a second engine. Hydraulic hoses and manifolds live in a centralized weatherproof locker, not buried in the frame, so your mechanic diagnoses problems at eye level instead of on his back.
Fleets running aging dual-engine sweepers with two sets of maintenance intervals to track, or operations where a competitor's 4.5 yd³ hopper forces dump cycles every 45 minutes instead of every hour.
For residential cul-de-sac routes, the three-wheel M3 has a 12.5-foot turning radius and a lower GVW. For highway-speed sweeping or side-dumping into a dump truck, step up to the M4 HSD with 65 mph travel and 18,000 lb lift capacity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the M4 best suited for?
Municipal public works departments, DOT programs, and private sweeping contractors running arterial and collector routes where a full-size sweeper earns its keep. The M4 is the flagship mechanical Global, handling heavy debris like road millings and chip seal at 3 tons per minute while the 18.5-foot turning radius keeps it maneuverable on city streets.
What are the main applications for the M4?
The M4 is ideal for: Municipal arterial and collector street sweeping; DOT and state highway shoulder programs; Post-construction cleanup including road millings and chip seal; Industrial park and parking lot sweeping for private contractors; Fall leaf collection with standard leaf gate system.
What sets the M4 apart from other mechanical street sweepers?
Single-engine Cummins 280 HP design replaces the dual-engine setup competitors use, that's half the oil changes, half the filters, and one less engine to fail on a shift. The 5.6 yd³ hopper beats the 4.5 yd³ that auxiliary-engine competitors offer because Global isn't giving up cargo space to a second engine. Hydraulic hoses and manifolds live in a centralized weatherproof locker, not buried in the frame, so your mechanic diagnoses problems at eye level instead of on his back.
When should I consider a different model instead of the M4?
For residential cul-de-sac routes, the three-wheel M3 has a 12.5-foot turning radius and a lower GVW. For highway-speed sweeping or side-dumping into a dump truck, step up to the M4 HSD with 65 mph travel and 18,000 lb lift capacity.
What is the typical upgrade path from the M4?
Fleets running aging dual-engine sweepers with two sets of maintenance intervals to track, or operations where a competitor's 4.5 yd³ hopper forces dump cycles every 45 minutes instead of every hour.
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M3
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M4 HSD
High Side Dump version of the M4 for crews dumping directly into dump trucks on heavy-duty routes. Cummins ISB 6.7L 280 HP diesel, 5.2 cubic yard hopper with 18,000 lb lift capacity, 14 mph sweeping speed and 65 mph travel speed. 2025 EPA/CARB certified.
M4 Hybrid
The world's first purpose-built electric hybrid street sweeper. Cummins ISB-200 6.7L diesel paired with electric drive motors and lithium-ion batteries delivers over 50% fuel-economy improvement and reduced emissions and noise, with 60 mph travel speed and 5.6 cubic yard hopper.
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