Basildon Borough Council has selected three Swingo compact sweepers from Aebi Schmidt, replacing the less reliable machines it previously operated.
The sweepers work 7.25-hour shifts, seven days a week, across the borough’s 42 square miles, covering Basildon, Billericay, Wickford and smaller towns and villages.
Operations Manager Mark Aldridge said the Swingo was chosen after he evaluated demonstrators from four or five manufacturers.
‘While each one had its merits, the one that really stood out and which most impressed our driver and maintenance teams was the Schmidt Swingo,’ said Aldridge who is responsible for a fleet of around 50 street cleaning, parks and ground maintenance vehicles.
‘Our driver operators rate the new equipment very highly, especially their sweeping capabilities and their reliability. And the air-conditioned cabs have been essential in the very warm weather we’ve been experiencing.
‘Any minor teething issues we may have had initially have been quickly rectified by Schmidt engineers who have provided an excellent level of support,’ he added.
The machines are provided on contract hire by NRG Riverside. All drivers completed a 24-hour training programme with an Aebi Schmidt trainer.
Aebi Schmidt Area Sales Manager, Paul Pudney, commented: ‘We are thrilled to have played a key role in helping meet the street cleansing needs of Basildon Borough Council and look forward to working closely together in the future.’
Photo: © Aebi Schmidt
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