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Our History

A look back at the history of SCARAB.

1979 Scarab Sweepers founded by Rodger Hoadley.

Company Founded

Scarab Sweepers founded by Rodger Hoadley.
1980 The Scarab MK.1 mechanical road sweeper with donkey engine introduced. A Lombardini engine was used to power hydraulics.

Scarab MK.1

The Scarab MK.1 mechanical road sweeper with an auxiliary engine is introduced (a Lombardini engine was used to power hydraulics).
1984 The Scarab Minor based on the Multicar M25 chassis was introduced.

Minor Launched

The Scarab Minor, based on the Multicar M25 chassis, was introduced.
1988 The Scarab Major 3000, our first single-engine hydrostatic truck-mounted sweeper.

Single Engine Launch

The Scarab Major 3000, our first single-engine hydrostatic truck-mounted sweeper, is launched.
1991 The Scarab "Hydrostatic" Minor was introduced with Ford Engine and Ford Running Gear on a Scarab Chassis.

Hydrostatic Minor Launch

The Scarab "Hydrostatic" Minor was introduced with a Ford engine and Ford running gear on a Scarab chassis.
1992 The Scarab Major 7000 introduced on DAF 50 Chassis.

Major 7000

The Scarab Major 7000 is introduced on DAF 50 Chassis.
1993 By now the Major products were built on a wide choice of chassis - Iveco, DAF, Volvo, Mercedes etc.

Chassis Range Grows

By now the Major products were built on a wide choice of chassis - Iveco, DAF, Volvo, Mercedes etc.
1996 The Scarab Euro Minor was launched. Now using a VW Diesel engine to power the sweeper and sweep gear.

Euro Minor Launch

The Scarab Euro Minor was launched - now using a VW Diesel engine to power the sweeper and sweep gear.
1997 The Scarab Unidrive models were launched known as the Scarab Maxim.

Unidrive Launch

Scarab launches a unidrive model - known as the Scarab Maxim
1999 The Scarab Monic was launched, a sweeper built on a Isuzu chassis.

Monic, Merlin & Magnum

The Scarab Monic was launched, a sweeper built on a Isuzu chassis.

The Scarab Merlin and Magnum range were introduced with redesigned hopper for better suction and performance.
2001 The Scarab Magnum Plus was launched, our largest sweeper with options such as rear suction nozzles.

Magnum Plus Launch

The Scarab Magnum Plus was launched, our largest sweeper with options such as rear suction nozzles.
2003 The Scarab Mistral is launched.

Scarab Mistral

The Scarab Mistral, with an auxiliary engine, is launched.

CANbus was introduced to the truck-mount range of sweepers.
2006 The Scarab M6 is launched.

Scarab M6

Scarab M6 - Scarab's first skid mountable road sweeper - goes into production.
2010 CANbus 3.0 launched.

CANbus 3.0 Launched

CANbus 3.0 launched across the Scarab range.
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The FAYAT Group

Scarab becomes a subsidiary of the Fayat Group.
2015 The Scarab M25H

M25H Replaces the Minor

The Scarab M25H is launched. This machine is a major redesign of the Scarab Minor.
2015 The Scarab M65T is launched.

M65T Launch

Scarab launches the M65T twin engine sweeper. This is available as a full build and a skid unit for export.
2019 Scarab celebrates 40 years of building road sweepers.

40th Anniversary

Scarab celebrates 40 years of building road sweepers.
2020 Major investment into the Scarab factory to bring improvements to safety, quality and productivity. The factory re-organisation includes the introduction of a new dedicated After Sales centre.

Facility Enhancements

Major investment into the Scarab factory to bring improvements to safety, quality and productivity. The factory re-organisation includes the introduction of a new dedicated After Sales centre.
2021 The launch of the Maven 65 brings with it the next level of twin engine sweeping performance.

Maven 65 Launch

The launch of the Maven 65 brings with it the next level of twin engine sweeping performance.
2023 Merlin U62 in Calgary, Canada.

Single Engine Exports

In partnership with Canadian dealer, Cubex, Scarab delivers the first single-engine Merlin U62 skid unit for the City of Calgary.