Elgin Introduces New Crosswind Fury Sweeper

Elgin Introduces New Crosswind Fury Sweeper 

ELGIN, Ill. (August 5, 2004) — The Elgin Sweeper Company has added the Crosswind Fury to its diverse line of sweepers. The Fury unites the technology of regenerative air with a compact body, setting a new standard for municipalities that want powerful cleaning without needing a full-size sweeper.

"This economical, compact sweeper offers the same efficient cleaning system as our larger models," said John Ronn, Elgin product manager, air sweepers. "And the Crosswind Fury gives us the opportunity to match the needs of municipalities with smaller sweeping applications."

The new Crosswind Fury is built on an Isuzu® cab-over chassis. The Fury's efficient sweeping system is powered by an auxiliary John Deere® 60-horsepower, turbocharged diesel engine that is Tier 2 emission-compliant. 

The Crosswind Fury provides unmatched sweeping power with hydraulically driven, dual 36-inch trailing arm side brooms. The sweeping system is operated from the control console center, mounted in the cab. With superior insulation and convenient gull wing doors, the engine enclosure reduces in-cab and drive-by noise levels while protecting the engine. 

A key feature of the Fury is its regenerative-air system, which re-circulates the air used to carry debris into the hopper, rather than venting it into the air. Additional features include a 72-inch container height, rear-dumping, 4.4-cubic-yard hopper; a 105-gallon water tank for dust suppression; and dual toolboxes at the rear of the sweeper. 

For more information on the new Crosswind Fury, contact your local Elgin dealer, call (800) 478-8061 or visit www.elginsweeper.com.

Elgin is a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS). Elgin is the leading manufacturer of sweepers for municipal, contractor, airport and industrial sweeping needs, offering the world's broadest selection of street sweepers, including mechanical, vacuum and regenerative air models. Since introducing the world's first motorized mechanical sweeper in 1914, Elgin has brought its sweeping technology to customers worldwide. Visit Elgin on the Internet at www.elginsweeper.com.