2016 Global Environmental Products M3 Mechanical Sweeper
Dump height is the mechanical sweeper spec buyers check last and regret first. A small hopper forces frequent trips back to the disposal site. A low dump geometry wastes operator time and fuel, and strains the lift system over a season. The M3 class breaks that constraint with a design that holds significantly more dirt per cycle and dumps from full height without fighting physics.
60% more hopper capacity than competitive 3.5 cubic yard machines, reducing fuel and time spent returning to dump sites
Single John Deere diesel engine eliminates dual-engine oil changes, filters, and belt maintenance
12.5-foot turning radius, the tightest in class for maneuvering cul-de-sacs and tight downtown streets
A/C cab and front/rear suspension for operator comfort and durability on rough pavement
Trade-in unit awaiting shop reconditioning
Running a John Deere diesel with 3,443 chassis hours and 17,257 miles, this 2016 M3 pairs a 5.6 cubic yard hopper with dual diaphragm water pumps and 220-gallon capacity, delivering 3 tons per minute sweep rate and sweeping speeds from 5 to 11 mph. The 47-inch digger-type gutterbrooms with polyurethane dirt shoes handle curb lines and gutters in a single pass. A front and rear suspension system absorbs pavement shock, and the climate-controlled cab keeps operators comfortable during long routes. This unit came to BEC as a trade-in and is awaiting reconditioning; ask the BEC team about its current status.
Catch basin cleaning to keep stormwater flowing and prevent street flooding
Construction and post-paving debris pickup, including road millings and chip seal
Routine maintenance sweeping where light debris and curbside leaves matter most
Heavy-debris routes that jam light-duty sweepers and shorten broom life
Built for This Work
Municipal street sweeping and debris removal
Parking lot and plaza cleaning
Curb and gutter line maintenance
High-volume commercial property sweeping
Roanoke
13710 Lower Huntington Rd
Roanoke, IN 46783
Mon-Fri 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Walk-ins welcome. Call ahead to confirm this unit is on-site.

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