Not Just Sweepers. Sweep, Vac & Cut Weeds.
RAVO and Scarab pure vacuum machines sweep your streets, vacuum catch basins and leaf piles, hydro-excavate with the wander hose and high pressure pump, and rip weeds with a third broom. One machine, three jobs, sold and serviced by Jet Line out of Kensington, MN.
One machine. Three jobs.
Your sweeper shouldn’t sit when the streets are clean. With a wander hose, a high pressure pump and a third broom, a RAVO R5 or Scarab works all year.
Sweep
Pure vacuum pickup from curb to curb, with a third broom out to 130″ on the R5 for wide gutters, medians and leaf season.
- Streets, curbs & gutters
- Parking lots & trails
- Fall leaf pickup
Vac & hydro-excavate
The wander hose turns it into a vacuum: catch basins, inlets and leaf piles. Add the high pressure water pump and you can hydro-excavate. We’ve done it with our own R5.
- Catch basins & storm inlets
- Leaf piles & debris
- Hydro-excavating with the high pressure pump
Cut weeds
Swap the third broom for a weed brush and clear curb lines, joints and edges without chemicals. The R2 and Scarab third brooms do it too.
- Curb lines & gutters
- Sidewalk joints & medians
- No herbicide needed
See how full it really gets.
This is the City of Red Lake Falls dumping their RAVO R5 after a day of leaves. Pure vacuum pulls the load into the hopper with enough air to pack it down tight, so the stainless hopper holds a lot more before you have to drive to the dump.
Biggest to smallest
Every model is pure vacuum. Start with the hopper size and the work you need done, and we’ll help you narrow it down from there.
10 YD³Magnum U72Big on capacity, big on performance
Scarab’s single-engine Unidrive sweeper runs off a transmission PTO on a 33,000-40,000 lb truck chassis. Built for heavy municipal, construction and road maintenance routes.
8.5 YD³Maven 65Heavy duty twin-engine
A twin-engine sweeper with a quiet Deutz Stage V auxiliary engine (no AdBlue) for 24,000-36,000 lb chassis, with the widest sweep in the lineup. Assembled in the USA.
R5 & R5eThe benchmark, diesel or electric
More than 800 sold in North America. The biggest payload in its class, a 199″ curb-to-curb turn and no CDL required. This is our own R5, filmed on Minnesota streets.
2.6 YD³R2 & E2Big suction, small footprint
Patented push/pull brushes and 2- or 4-wheel steering for downtowns, alleys, trails and ramps, with front tools for street washing, scrubbing and snow.
Compare the lineup
Specs from the RAVO and Scarab brochures. Truck-mounted payload and water depend on the chassis.
| Model | Hopper | Type | Sweep width | Power | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarab Magnum U72 | 10 yd³ | Truck-mounted | 92″ / 126″ dual | Single engine (Unidrive PTO) | Big routes, construction cleanup |
| Scarab Maven 65 | 8.5 yd³ | Truck-mounted | 94″ / 142″ dual | Twin engine (Deutz Stage V) | Wide streets, highways, lots |
| RAVO R5 | 6.5 yd³ | Maxi-compact, no CDL | 95″ / 130″ w/ 3rd broom | Cummins QSF3.8 diesel | City streets, curbs, leaves |
| RAVO R5e | 6.5 yd³ | Maxi-compact, electric | 95″ / 130″ w/ 3rd broom | 120 kWh LiFePO4 | Quiet early-morning routes |
| RAVO R2 | 2.6 yd³ | Compact | 50-96″ / 114″ | Kubota diesel | Downtowns, alleys, trails |
| RAVO E2 | 2.6 yd³ | Compact, electric | 50-96″ | 48 or 64 kWh | Zero-emission downtowns |
Our R5 at work
Our own footage: the Red Lake Falls delivery, a Scarab and R5 milling cleanup, and our R5 on Minnesota streets. Tap a reel to pause or play.
Contracts, grants & financing
We help you get a sweeper approved, funded and on the street.
Where we sell & service sweepers
Common questions
What is a pure vacuum street sweeper?
A pure vacuum sweeper uses brooms to move debris to a suction nozzle and a powerful fan to pull it into the hopper. It gives the most reliable first pass pickup and is the most effective at collecting fine sediment and pollutants before they reach storm sewers.
Which sweeper is right for our city?
Most small and mid-size cities fit the RAVO R5: 6.5 yd³, no CDL and a tight 199″ turn. Larger routes and highways suit a truck-mounted Scarab, and downtowns, trails and plazas suit the compact R2 or E2. We’ll demo the best fit on your streets.
Can a street sweeper hydro-excavate or cut weeds?
Yes. With the wander hose and a high pressure water pump, a RAVO R5 or Scarab vacuums catch basins and leaf piles and can hydro-excavate, and a weed brush on the third broom clears curb lines without chemicals. We have done all three with our own R5.
Do you need a CDL to drive the RAVO R5?
No. The R5 has a GVW of 25,132 lb, so no CDL is required.
Can our city buy on contract?
Yes. RAVO and Scarab are both on Sourcewell and the Minnesota State Contract.
Are there grants for street sweepers?
Often, yes. Sweepers that keep sediment out of storm sewers can qualify for stormwater (MS4) and clean water funding. Jet Line builds a free funding guide for your city.
What areas do you cover?
Jet Line sells and services RAVO and Scarab sweepers in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.
Sweep, vac & cut weeds with one machine
Tell us what you need done, and we’ll bring one to your town and show you all three.
Ways to pay for a sweeper
Street sweepers keep sediment out of storm drains, so they can qualify for clean water money as well as small-town grants and loans.
USDA Community Facilities
Towns under 20,000 can get a 15% to 75% grant plus loans up to 40 years. USDA lists "public works vehicles or equipment" as eligible. Open all year.
Program details →SRFLow-rate loansClean Water SRF
EPA lists street sweepers and vacuum trucks as eligible stormwater sediment controls. Each state runs its own program; pick yours below.
Program details →FAA90%–95% federalAirport sweepers
Own an airport? FAA airport grants pay 90% to 95% at small airports, and FAA has ruled runway sweepers eligible as snow removal and debris equipment. The machine must meet FAA Buy American rules (or get a waiver), so ask us which model fits.
Program details →DERA25%–45% of a truckEPA diesel replacement
Replacing an old diesel truck or machine? Cities and counties can apply for EPA DERA grants. National deadline Jan 22, 2027.
Program details →100%Write-offBonus depreciation
Contractors can write off 100% of new equipment the year it goes into service; Section 179 covers up to $2.5M. Ask your accountant.
Program details →What counts as eligible equipment varies by state; confirm with the agency before you buy. Programs checked November 2026. Jet Line is not a tax advisor.
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Our Coverage Area
Select a product to see the states we cover. Offices in Kensington, MN and Salt Lake City, UT.