R4Air
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Full-size four-wheel regenerative air sweeper with HIGH-DUMP hopper for dumping directly into a dump truck. 6.0 cubic yard stainless steel hopper, Cummins ISB 6.7L 280 HP Tier 4 Final, 32-inch impeller and 72-inch pick-up hood.
HIGH-DUMP hopper dumps directly into a dump truck, eliminates trips to the transfer station
6.0 cubic yard 100% stainless steel hopper with cyclone dust separators
Cummins ISB 6.7L 280 HP 6-cylinder turbocharged Tier 4 Final, largest in its class
32-inch diameter impeller with wear-resistant coating, 3,000 RPM hydraulic drive
72-inch wide pick-up hood with carbide dirt shoes
250-gallon water tank with dual diaphragm pumps, two spray modes
18.5-foot turning radius with 130-inch wheelbase
Optional 47-inch front articulating broom extends sweeping path to 139 inches
See the R4Air at work
DOT contractors, private sweeping operations, and municipalities running heavy-debris routes where dumping into a dump truck on-site eliminates the transfer-station round trip. The R4Air is the only four-wheel regenerative air sweeper in the market with high-dump capability, which is why paving contractors and stormwater cleanup crews specifically buy it.
DOT stormwater compliance sweeping with fine-particle capture requirements
Post-paving cleanup where millings and fines must be captured, not blown around
Industrial and port facility sweeping with dust-control regulations
Construction site perimeter sweeping for SWPPP compliance
Municipal arterial routes requiring both regenerative air and high-dump capability
Operations combining standard sweeping and catch-basin work (with optional attachments)
High-dump regenerative air is a rare combination, most regenerative sweepers are low-dump because the air system doesn't leave room for the lift. Global engineered around that to offer both capabilities on one chassis. Stainless steel hopper construction is standard, not optional like some competitors, so you're not buying a rust-prone sweeper at a 'base price' and paying extra for the SS upgrade. The 280 HP Cummins ISB is the same engine as the M4 HSD, meaning parts commonality for fleets running both mechanical and regen-air sweepers. Optional front articulating broom is game-changing for crews working medians, islands, and hard-to-reach curbs.
Fleets operating low-dump regenerative air sweepers that force a haul to the transfer station after every fill, or contractors using mechanical sweepers on routes where SWPPP requires fine-particle capture and a mechanical broom keeps failing compliance.
For residential or tight urban routes, the R3Air three-wheel platform has a 12.5-foot turning radius. For pure-vacuum sweeping of heavy debris like rocks and broken glass, the V6Air delivers higher suction force than regenerative air.
R4Air For Sale
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2018 Global Environmental Products R3 Regenerative Air Sweeper
Cover a full traffic lane in one pass with a 2,000 mm sweeping width, expandable to 2,500 mm • Keep dust down with a low-pressure water spray system feeding the 280 L fresh water tank
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Capture fine dust and wet debris with a true pure-vacuum system, not a broom-and-conveyor design • Sweep curb lines from either side using dual steering and dual gutter brooms with simultaneous operation
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the R4Air best suited for?
DOT contractors, private sweeping operations, and municipalities running heavy-debris routes where dumping into a dump truck on-site eliminates the transfer-station round trip. The R4Air is the only four-wheel regenerative air sweeper in the market with high-dump capability, which is why paving contractors and stormwater cleanup crews specifically buy it.
What are the main applications for the R4Air?
The R4Air is ideal for: DOT stormwater compliance sweeping with fine-particle capture requirements; Post-paving cleanup where millings and fines must be captured, not blown around; Industrial and port facility sweeping with dust-control regulations; Construction site perimeter sweeping for SWPPP compliance; Municipal arterial routes requiring both regenerative air and high-dump capability; Operations combining standard sweeping and catch-basin work (with optional attachments).
What sets the R4Air apart from other regenerative air street sweepers?
High-dump regenerative air is a rare combination, most regenerative sweepers are low-dump because the air system doesn't leave room for the lift. Global engineered around that to offer both capabilities on one chassis. Stainless steel hopper construction is standard, not optional like some competitors, so you're not buying a rust-prone sweeper at a 'base price' and paying extra for the SS upgrade. The 280 HP Cummins ISB is the same engine as the M4 HSD, meaning parts commonality for fleets running both mechanical and regen-air sweepers. Optional front articulating broom is game-changing for crews working medians, islands, and hard-to-reach curbs.
When should I consider a different model instead of the R4Air?
For residential or tight urban routes, the R3Air three-wheel platform has a 12.5-foot turning radius. For pure-vacuum sweeping of heavy debris like rocks and broken glass, the V6Air delivers higher suction force than regenerative air.
What is the typical upgrade path from the R4Air?
Fleets operating low-dump regenerative air sweepers that force a haul to the transfer station after every fill, or contractors using mechanical sweepers on routes where SWPPP requires fine-particle capture and a mechanical broom keeps failing compliance.
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