The Johnston V Range

VT651 VS651
VT801 VS801
 Operational Performance
The V Range has established itself as an industry standard by implementing over 50 years
of continuous improvement, resulting in a vacuum sweeper that is the most cost-efficient
and dependable while ensuring maximum performance is always achieved. Johnston
Sweepers offers a wide choice of options and chassis models to suit specific operational
requirements that will bring out the best performance in vacuum street sweeping.

In-cab controls are ergonomically positioned to both sides of the hopper for storage of hydrant or
provide safe and easy operation while sweeping. Aluminum Catch Basin extension tubes.
Throttle control of the auxiliary engine is infinitely All critical controls – including valves, solenoids and
variable ensuring optimum operational and fuel auxiliary equipment for pneumatic, hydraulic and
efficiency with no performance compromised. With a water systems are contained in a systems control
1500 rpm Eco-mode built into the V Range, fuel locker on the right hand side of the vehicle. The ease
conservation is enhanced and noise levels are reduced. of access to this equipment aids diagnostic checks
and maintenance. Additionally, the V Range is also
Pendant controls connected via a flexible cable
fitted with certified IP67 electrical connectors, an
allows the operator to safely tip the body and
industry standard meaning the connectors are
open rear door from inside or outside of cab, and
waterproof and dust-proof.
on either side of cab at the same time.
As standard, the V Range sweeper features a
To extend brush life, the wide-sweep brush can
Pressadrain water purging system so that when
also be adjusted using the pendant control.
freezing weather conditions are anticipated, water
 As standard, all Johnston V Range sweepers are is easily and conveniently drained by operating a
fitted with a full-width body prop which simple in-cab switch.
automatically engages when the hopper is raised,
Water jets in the nozzles are self-cleaning using
with a choice of four tipping heights.
“pressure-loaded” pins to make certain all high wear
The auxiliary engine and hydrostatic drive pump components are saturated with lubricating water.
are accessed via a wide lightweight service ladder
giving constant three-points of contact for the user.
All V Range models have equipment lockers on

Johnston CANbus System Advantage

The Johnston CANbus system monitors sweeper performance and provides daily checks. The display
incorporates as standard an audible and visual raised hopper warning, fuel gauge, engine hour
meter, tachometer and a water level gauge. In addition, data can be downloaded via a USB stick,
recording various items of data for better cost control and easy analysis of sweeping operations.

Nirosta® In My Body  Human/Machine Interface

• ECO mode
• Color Coded operating zones.
Johnston is the only sweeper manufacturer to offer as
• Key operating fuel consumption displayed.
standard, “Complete Hopper Constructed of Stainless Steel”-
not lined. We don’t use just any stainless steel. We • Performance improvement through better ergonomics and intelligent functionality.
exclusively utilize Nirosta® Stainless Steel - the very best for • New V Range has half the number of sweeping controls versus competitive unis – ideal for the
this application. novice operator while retaining the ability for an experienced operator to quickly tune the machine.
• All sweeping controls moved to the door post – GB position controlled by joystick.
Johnston sweeper bodies provide 250-times better
• In-cab pendant control of WSB adjustment.
corrosion resistance than mild steel and our abrasion
resistance is not only better than mild steel, but also better • Semi-automatic winterization - Pressadrain.
than 304 stainless steel. Our commitment to this level of • Fuel & water gauges all in cab.
excellence is what has gained us the commanding position The Johnston Standard
 Data Acquisition For Management
in the vacuum sweeper marketplace. Complete Stainless Steel Hopper
• Data Capture – If you can’t measure it, you can’t control it!
Johnston is the only company to give a “Life-Time Warranty” We exclusively utilize Nirosta® Stainless Steel
• Easy analysis of key data by USB flash drive and upload into Excel – Hours swept, auxiliary rpm, fuel
with our stainless steel hoppers. We are the only manufacturer to Better corrosion resistance than mild steel consumption, next/last service, etc.
offer a “Complete Stainless Steel Water Tank” in our vacuum Abrasion resistance better than mild steel • Easy comparison between machines and operators.
sweepers. It too has the only “Life-Time Warranty” in the industry. • Ability to restrict the operation of the machine within given parameters.
Abrasion resistance better than 304 stainless steel
Johnston provides superior corrosion and abrasion resistance  Diagnostics
Complete Stainless Steel Water Tank
prolonging and extending component life resulting in no • Important warnings are indicated on the main screen and direct the operator to the source of a problem.
maintenance and increased productivity. Superior corrosion and abrasion resistance
• A multitude of additional diagnostic data is provided by pressing F3. This can either allow the
Johnston offers the best performing vacuum product on the Lowest ownership costs and best warranties operator to diagnose the problem or provide accurate information to a service center.
market and the lowest ownership costs, and best warranties. Only “Life-Time Warranty” in the industry • Ability to open hopper door and lift the hopper with auxiliary engine turned off.
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 Productivity
The V Range provides the ideal balance between performance, environmental impact and low cost of
ownership, with applications to suit a full range of sweeping environments - benefits that make the
Johnston V Range the sweeper of choice worldwide.
Two drive options (VT and VS) provide outstanding vacuum performance. On the VT Range, JCB and John
Deere auxiliary engines combined with the Johnston mechanical step-up gear box and fluid coupling, and
the Johnston hydrostatic gear box drive on the VS model, provide the best efficiency ratios in the industry.
The versatile VT Range powerpack with a range of 1200 rpm – 2000 rpm, can operate efficiently in
municipal environments at a lower rpm, or for one pass heavy duty resurfacing operations, the engine
provides full power to ensure a clean path is all that is left behind.
The V Range offers numerous sweep configurations from a nozzle with only 30-inch sweep path to a
simultaneous sweep path of 144 inches.
A stainless steel water tank is integrated into the floor of the hopper body, which provides ideal weight
distribution between axles, and weight transfer during sweeping.
Dust and debris are collected by pneumatically operated vacuum nozzles and wide diameter 10 inch
nozzle trunking, maximizing velocity and allowing larger debris to pass easily into the hopper.
Debris is sucked in a direct route from the vacuum nozzle into the hopper, reducing wear and tear as well
as maintenance. Once in the hopper, the Johnston cyclonic airflow helps separate the debris, and clean air
is then released into the atmosphere.

Accessible systems locker with LED service light. Supawash front spray bar. Supawash hand lance in action Powaboom option cleaning catch basin. Variable lateral cntrol Varibrush option. TOP
while sservicing catch basin. Rotatilt Brush Option.
New screen latching system for ease of use. New standard engine cowling sound suppression. New wider access ladder.
MIDDLE
PM10 spray bar.

Johnston VT651: BOTTOM

Self-cleaning nozzle spray jets.

The Industry Leader

J ohnston’s popular VT651 has a hopper volume of 8.5 yd³ and water
tank capacity of 415 gallons. The VT651 is compatible with GVWR
33,000 lb chassis.
A Johnston VT801 truck mounted sweeper comes with a high powered
engine as standard and a hopper volume of 10.5 yd³. The water tank capacity
is increased to 534 gallon and is well matched to a GVWR 35,000 lb chassis.

All Johnston V Range models are built with an angled hopper floor, enabling
a total discharge angle of 55º (model dependent) to aid load discharge.
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 Blower Drive
System
The V Range blower drive system
carries a full 5-year comprehensive
warranty. The gearbox ratio of 1:1.79
equates to a fan speed of 3580 rpm.
Virtually maintenance-free; there are
no belts to adjust on a daily basis or
replace within a year of operation.

Step-Up
Engine Gear Box

Fan
Impeller
Environmental Impact
Fluid
Coupling
Manufactured in a factory accredited to IS0 14001 Water recirculation not only provides extended
ABOVE
for sustainability, Johnston is committed to providing sweeping shifts but can also save 237.7 gallons of
the most environmentally sustainable equipment on
the market for collecting all types of debris and litter.
water per day over an 8 hour shift.
Stainless steel hydraulic lines, wider blower intakes, and
new improved body safety prop automtacically deploys. Cost of Ownership
The V Range sweepers are equipped with noise BELOW
V Range sweepers operate at the lowest costs, with a large 50 gallon auxiliary
Low fuel consumption is a key attribute in reducing suppression hoods, encapsulating the auxiliary Optional full-width nozzle option between the axles. fuel tank giving increased on-station time. In addition, maintenance costs are
carbon footprint and CO2 emissions. With the engine and fan casing. Noise at the driver’s ear is less significantly reduced on the Johnston gearbox and fluid coupling, as no belts or
mechanical drive systems running at maximum than 65 dBA at maximum rpms (chassis dependant), high wearing components are required.
efficiency, the fuel consumption of the auxiliary creating a safer operating environment for both
engine is the lowest in its class with 0.87 gallons per driver and pedestrians. The fully variable engine can Johnston’s VT Range provides the lowest emissions and running costs. The VT
hour at 1200 rpm. be set to lower rpms for night sweeping which and VS models operate at low fuel consumption with both the chassis and
reduces the noise levels by 50%. auxiliary engines using a total of 1.33 gallon/hr at low rpm. In addition, suction
The VT Range is now fitted with auxiliary engines sweeping requires fewer component parts, thus resulting in less wear and tear
supplied by JCB and John Deere, whose engines The Johnston V Range is robustly constructed and reducing maintenance costs.
meet the highest standards for emissions and from quality materials and designed to
environmental impact. provide years of continuous performance Designed to last in the toughest environments, the V Range hopper is
and reliable service. End of life disposal is manufactured from 4003 stainless steel, shot blasted with aluminium oxide
Dust emissions are controlled to the highest
enhanced by the V Range sweeper being almost prior to the application of a strontium based primer followed by a hard
standards, and PM10 atomizers suppress
100% recyclable. wearing top coat. In addition, all grey parts such as the sweepgear, powerpack
dust to meet EUnited PM10 Standards in Europe,
and in America, SCAQMD Rule 1186. and subframe are shot blasted and electro-magnetically powder painted in a
durable two part epoxy paint finish. This ensures the sweeper continues to look
as good as it performs, retaining a high residual value or longer in-service life.
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 Additional Features
Johnston provides a comprehensive choice of options
all designed to maximize versatility and performance:
Supawash • A high pressure water jet, enables the
operator to clean street fixtures and pavements
using either a fan or pencil jet spray. The lance and
50-ft hose stows away neatly when not in use. In
addition, high pressure water jets on a spray bar are
positioned on the front of the cab, and others
placed behind the nozzle boxes to provide dust
suppression when sweeping.
Hydraulic Catch Basin Cleaner • An optional
Hydraulic Catch Basin Cleaner mounted on the top
of the hopper can be fitted to allow the emptying
of drains to storm drains. If “Powaboom” is
selected, hydraulic controls are fitted to make the
operation easier, while the top-mounted position
provides greater access to both sides of the sweeper,
and also shields the driver from oncoming traffic.
Wide Sweep Nozzles • Twin 48-inch vacuum
nozzles that deliver 96 inches of pure vacuum
sweep path.
Rear mounted Littasnatch • 18-ft long lightweight
suction tube for collection of debris on pavements
and areas out of reach of the sweeper brushes.
Rotatilt • Controlled from inside the cab, this
option allows the gutter broom to tilt and sweep
irregular and contoured curbs, and gutters.
Weed Ripping Brush • A heavy duty brush with
thick metal tines that effectively clears vegetation
that is growing and established in gutters.

Johnston North America Inc.

606 A&B Performance Road
Mooresville, NC 28115
Tel: 704.658.1333
Fax: 704.658.1377
E-mail: info@johnstonnorthamerica.com
johnstonnorthamerica.com

Due to continuous product development Johnston Sweepers reserves the right to alter specifications without prior notice. Copyright© 2013 Johnston North America • VRANGE/JNA0713