TYMCO® has been actively involved in manufacturing Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) - Propane fuel powered sweepers since 1984 and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fuel powered sweepers since 1992. TYMCO currently offers these two choices of alternative fuel powered sweepers on our Model 600®.

With the ever growing need to address environmental concerns and to meet Federal, State and Municipal air quality requirements, there has been an increasing demand for fleets to add more low emission alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs). TYMCO has been manufacturing alternative fuel street sweepers since 1984. This experience, coupled with our well known reputation for reliability and productivity make TYMCO alternative fuel street sweepers the smart choice. These California Air Resources Board (CARB) verified Ultra Low Emission Vehicles (ULEV), when combined with our proven Regenerative Air System, offer the highest degree of cleaning power available on the market today, while at the same time maintaining and improving the environment.

TYMCO currently offers two forms of alternative fuel for the Model 600: Dedicated CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) and Dedicated LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) - propane, which allows both the sweeper and the chassis engines to operate on alternative fuel, making them CARB and South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 1186.1 compliant.

Street sweepers must be maneuverable in order to get to those hard-to-reach areas. The TYMCO engineered and manufactured alternative fuel powered chassis is designed to provide maximum fuel capacity on the shortest wheelbase available. TYMCO has accomplished this by designing a modular CNG fuel storage rack system and LPG tank that require minimal additional wheelbase, resulting in the tightest turning radius possible, all while providing maximum rear view visibility.

Both the CNG and LPG fuel storage areas are designed to be user friendly. Quick access for fueling, system shut-off valves and pressure reading make the operator's job easier and safer. The large capacity CNG fuel storage cylinders are enclosed for protection, and the roof enclosure is angled and sloped to allow for low hanging tree limbs. Both the CNG and LPG fuel storage areas are mounted in such a way as to allow for maximum sweeper operation. Utilizing the very latest advancements in technology, TYMCO alternative-fuel powered sweepers are specifically engineered to provide the highest degree of performance, safety, and simplicity.