The CN101 sweeping confined areas with ease

The Johnston CN101 sub-compact is a welcome addition to Johnston’s range, of street cleansing vehicles.  Designed for use in confined spaces with low ground pressure requirements, this machine is ideal for the sweeping of urban and pedestrian areas.  It combines high performance, low cost of ownership and outstanding operator comfort in an environmentally friendly package.

High performance
The heart of the CN101 is a powerful Deutz 3-cylinder, oil cooled, low emission diesel engine which we’ve combined with the traditional Johnston sweeper configuration and a choice of front wheel or four wheel steer.  The result is a powerful exceptionally manoeuvrable sweeper with a turning circle that’s considerably better than that of any other machine in its class.

The CN101 has an infinitely variable hydrostatic transmission with extremely smooth and responsive control system incorporating progressive “anti lock” hydrostatic braking.

Front facing sweep gear features two independently controlled brushes ideal for reaching around street furniture and complete clearance of 900 corners and dead ends. Brushes incorporate pressure control and variable speed function which, combined with a wide mouthed nozzle and standard leaf flap, allows the efficient clearance of the huge variety of debris found in its path.

Robust and agile, the CN101 has a 50:50 front to rear weight distribution throughout its loading cycle ensuring safe and stable operation.  The CN101 also features a high tipping point enabling the hopper to discharge into standard collection receptacles.

Cost of ownership

Due to its fundamentally simple design concept, the CN101 offers outstanding cost of ownership benefits.  Add this to significant environmental savings and the CN101 sweeper is hard to beat for overall cost of ownership. 

The CN101 requires servicing at 1000 hour intervals – approximately double that of similar machines - providing huge savings on maintenance costs and lost time on-station.  As with all Johnston sweepers, the CN101 is designed to operate at low engine rpm resulting in significantly less fuel consumption, less noise, lower emissions and less wear and tear.  In addition, a simple boost mode is incorporated to aid operation in particularly aggressive areas.  Unlike similar machines, this boost facility is not time limited and still provides low engine rpm.

Service technicians were employed as an integral part of the design process of the CN101 to ensure that key servicing parts and pipe routings are easily accessible for maintenance, further reducing machine downtime.

Operator environment
From the ground up, the design of the CN101 recognises the importance of operator comfort and ease of operation. 

The chassis features independent coil springs and dampers to the front and rubber cone suspension to the rear.  As well as providing outstanding ride comfort this suspension system delivers low vibration and allows safe kerb climbing.

Comfort is assured in the light and spacious cab with generous leg and head room.  It is soundproofed and fitted as standard with an adjustable air suspended seat and adjustable rake/reach steering column giving the operator the best working position for extensive periods of operation. In addition, the controls are clustered according to function and highly intuitive reducing the risk of error and providing quick operator familiarisation.

Visibility from the driver’s seat is excellent through the wide view, low reflection and heated windscreen ensuring clear sight of the brushes, debris and obstacles.  Also fitted as standard are heated rear view mirrors which enhance the operator’s all-round visibility and increased safety even in cold conditions.

Safety is as always a key requirement of any machine.  As with all Johnston sweepers, a strong, hi visibility, automatically engaging, mechanical body prop is supplied as standard to allow safe under body working for daily checks and maintenance.

Environmentally friendly
The CN101 brings all the environmental benefits expected from a Johnston sweeper, in particular:

• Water recycling system as standard:  By separating water from collected debris, the water can be re-used to extend sweeping time – reducing use of water, time and fuel, whilst increasing on-station work time.
• Fuel efficient: With a large fuel tank and low consumption rate, this machine spends more time working and less in transit.
• Low noise emissions make the CN101 ideal for working in enclosed environments.
• Certified to the latest EUnited PM10 dust emission standards.

Options:

• Four wheel steer,  reducing turning circle to 3.9m
• Wanderhose, 4.8m long and 120mm diameter     
• High pressure hand lance – 11L @  100bar
• Integrated air conditioning
• A comprehensive range of additional options is also available.

Videos:
CN101 Feature video