[VIDEO] SuperVac Vortex model’s water-cooled engine improves performance

Schwarze Industries’ Jim Adair highlights new performance features of the Vortex line of parking lot sweepers.

Feb 23, 2017

Schwarze Industries’ Jim Adair highlights new performance features of the Vortex line of parking lot sweepers.

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