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Here are some essential tips from the Bucher brand\u2019s top industry expert on pavement sweeper truck maintenance.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bucher Municipal manufactures one of the industry\u2019s leading sweeper truck lines, famous for safety, performance, ease of use, and comfort. Recently, Johnny Kidwell, Bucher Assembly Head and premier industry expert on Bucher pavement sweeper truck manufacturing and maintenance shared with us his key tips for proper care of Bucher equipment and generalized tips applicable to most or all major sweeper truck brands. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kidwell has had a hand in building almost every one of the sweepers the company has produced out of Bucher Municipal North America, Inc. Here, we\u2019re passing along these critical maintenance tips from the company\u2019s top expert for Bucher sweeper truck owners and other operators in the industry who may be considering this great brand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bucher Municipal Company<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bucher has built their reputation by combining the highest performance in modern pavement sweepers with a comparatively low cost of ownership. Bucher is further known for its leadership in the industry in green initiatives, including its line of 100% electric sweeper vehicles. Through Bucher\u2019s innovative technology for generating smooth airflow and the manufacturer\u2019s comprehensive product support services, the organization has risen to the top of the field in mechanical, vacuum, and regenerative air sweeper truck technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to the exceptional design creativity and manufacturing skills of the Bucher team, including Kidwell\u2019s leadership in Production, some Bucher Municipal sweeper trucks are still in operation after 15 years of routine use. This great milestone is nearly double the industry average of just 8 years. It serves as the sweeping business standard for maximum durability, reliability, and long-term productivity of the best sweeper trucks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Johnny Kidwell, Bucher Assembly Head<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Through John\u2019s more than 13 years with Bucher Municipal, he has been instrumental in the development of all new Bucher sweeper truck functional designs and technological advancements. That would include Bucher\u2019s truck-mounted sweepers, as well as its full range of compact vacuum sweeper sizes, truck-mounted machinery, and full-scale sweeper trucks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bucher Pavement Sweeping Truck Maintenance Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In a previous NAS article on Bucher equipment, Johnny commented on his findings from examining a well-functioning Bucher sweeper truck after many years of routine operation, \u02baThe overall condition of the sweeper, including the hopper, is astonishing after 17 years. It\u2019s as structurally sound as one of our brand-new hoppers. That\u2019s amazing when you consider the corrosive and abrasive environment it works in every day.\u02ba <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some of John Kidwell\u2019s top maintenance tips to help you keep your Bucher sweeper truck(s) in that condition long-term:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winterization Tips<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

These are especially important maintenance processes during wintertime in regions with cold temperatures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n