MB-85 Mid-Mount Broom

April 2, 2013

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Roadtec's new MB-85 heavy-duty mid-mount broom features a Tier 3 Caterpillar engine.

Broom features 32-in. diameter
Front steer; orbitrol, hydrostatic type
6,700-lb. weight
12-mph working speed
Left-hand entry into pressuized cab with filtered A/C and heat

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