Manoeuverable Machine H11-1

The Hofmann H11-1 is a compact ride-on cold paint road marking machine designed specifically for constrained marking conditions — kerb markings, edge lines, and restricted-access urban environments where larger machines cannot operate without compromising sightlines or operator access. The drivetrain uses hydraulic wheel motors for stepless speed control with a mechanical parking brake. Dimensions are 2,150×1,380×2,000 mm and cold paint container capacity reaches up to 140L. The two-cylinder compressor delivers up to 740 L/min at 6 bar. Glass bead pressure containers are available as a single 65L unit or dual 2×30L square containers, both rated to max 0.5 bar. Line widths range from 10 to 50 cm depending on equipment.

The engine is a Kubota three-cylinder 900 cm³ water-cooled diesel, delivering 12.5 kW at 2,800 rpm and certified to EU Stage V / (US) EPA Tier 4 emission standards — making the Hofmann H11-1 suitable for deployment in markets and regions with strict exhaust emission regulations, including urban contracts and enclosed environments where petrol or older diesel engines would not be permitted. The operator platform folds up easily for material container filling, with fill openings positioned only approximately 80 cm above road level — significantly reducing the physical effort and spillage risk compared to machines with elevated fill points.

The machine is configured from a single divided container for both marking material and glass beads, keeping the overall footprint compact without sacrificing bead-dispensing capability. This integrated layout also means that the operator works from a single consolidated control position for both paint and bead functions. Optional ELC1plus or ELC4 electronic line-spacing controllers are available for automated gun firing. Confirmed deployments include edge line marking and kerb marking operations, with footage showing deployment in Iraq for yellow-and-white kerb applications.

Leader Infra supplies this manoeuvrable compact ride-on cold paint road marking machine for constrained urban and edge-line marking — delivering a Kubota EU Stage V / EPA Tier 4 diesel engine, 740 L/min compressor, fold-down operator platform, and 10–50 cm line widths in a 2,150 mm machine suited to tight-access marking programs globally.

FAQ — Why does the H11-1 use a water-cooled Kubota diesel engine rather than the air-cooled Honda petrol engines used in comparable Hofmann machines? The Kubota water-cooled diesel is certified to EU Stage V and US EPA Tier 4 emission standards, which are mandatory for public road contracts in the European Union and many other regulated markets. Air-cooled petrol engines typically cannot meet these thresholds. For contractors operating under emission-controlled urban work permits, or bidding on government road maintenance contracts that specify Stage V compliance, the Kubota diesel engine is not an optional convenience — it is a contract requirement that determines whether the machine can legally be used on the job at all.