FM-85 Heavy-Duty, Front-Mounted Broom

December 13, 2010

Roadtec Inc. - Astec Industries

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83-hp CAT 3.4T engine
Weighs 6,000 lbs.
Patent-pending brush head allows the brush to side-shift up to 15 in.
Innovative telescoping feature allows unit to accommodate broom lengths of 6, 7 and 8 ft.
Operator station located in a climate-controlled, robust cab

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