Bucher CityCat VR50 Euro 6

The CityCat VR50 combines manoeuvrable external dimensions with heavyweight suction performance. Bucher describes it as a package that sets the standard for performance and range, with high suction power, a large hopper and very large water capacity.

Motor

The engine is a 4485 cm³ FPT/Iveco NEF 4 Euro VI delivering 118 kW and 580 Nm, with AdBlue and exhaust aftertreatment. The fuel tank holds 110 l and the AdBlue tank 30 l. An electronic control concept regulates the diesel engine for optimum consumption and a low noise level across the entire engine speed range, without compromising performance. Bucher states that test drives have shown up to 30% diesel savings and 20% lower pass-by noise in transport mode compared with previous models.

Chassis and steering

The chassis is a Bucher-built frame construction with C-profile. The gross vehicle weight is 10 500 kg, the unladen weight 5500 kg and the payload 5000 kg (5600 and 4900 kg in the 80 km/h version). The machine is 4980 mm long, 1798 mm wide and 2500 mm high with a 2450 mm wheelbase. The steering is hydrostatic four-wheel steering that can be switched on and off, and the turning radius is 2950 mm. The working speed is 0–20 km/h and the transport speed 0–80 km/h, so the machine can also be used on motorways in the 80 km/h version. The rear axle is a drive axle with differential and planetary hubs, while the front axle is a non-driven axle. The brakes are a hydraulic dual-circuit system with twin callipers on each side at the front and a single calliper at the rear.

Pick-up and brushes

Pick-up is suction-based, with a recessed stainless steel suction mouth ahead of the axle that can be moved 400 mm sideways hydraulically together with the side brush. The mouth has hydraulic height adjustment and retracts on impact with obstacles, and a large, hydraulically activated panel filter makes it possible to pick up large objects. The suction fan is infinitely variable. With two brushes, the cleaning width is 2533 mm, with three brushes 3520 mm, and with RCB set-up (roadworks brush) 3768 mm. The side brushes are Ø 900 mm with infinitely variable speed 0–150 rpm and impact-protected suspension. With a pushed brush system, Bucher states a sweeping width of up to 2750 mm.

Hopper and water

The 5.6 m³ hopper is made of stainless steel and is supplied in different steel grades according to the desired corrosion resistance. It is tipped and opened hydraulically, with a 930 mm discharge height for low discharge and 1550 mm for high discharge, a 1700 mm discharge width and a 51° tipping angle. Optional high discharge makes it possible to empty directly into large containers or refuse trucks without reducing the hopper capacity. The fresh water tank holds 880 l, and an additional tank of 1120 l can be fitted for a total of 2000 l.

Cab and controls

The cab is hydro-mounted and sound-insulated, with LED lights all the way round, central locking, glass all round the cab and room for three people with an extra folding seat. The machine is operated with the Smart-Con one-hand armrest and a CSense 10.1-inch touchscreen. The EasyClean function washes the fan, filter screen, dirty water tank, side walls and other hard-to-reach pockets clean in a couple of minutes.