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Collection truck manufacturers are constantly evolving their vehicle designs to meet the needs of haulers. Designs today are constantly being upgraded to offer more fuel efficiency, ruggedness, ease of operation and better maneuverability, all to help make the often difficult jobs of curbside and Dumpster collection less cumbersome.
The following vehicles and accessories are some of the latest models and innovations in the constant battle to keep up with an ever changing material flow, to provide safe and environmentally conscious collection for haulers and the neighborhoods they serve. The vehicles and products featured on the following pages vary in size, capacity and loading position, just as the requirements of operators vary from location to location depending on the material mix and geographic area.

Hall-All HyPak Rapid Cycle Side Loader
The HyPak Rapid Cycle Side Loader from Haul-All combines rapid cycle loading and DAC (double action compaction) technology to optimize productivity. Haul-All  says the unit is ideal for medium to high volumes in curbside, multi-family and park applications. Features include:
• A large bucket volume of up to 5 cubic yards is designed to minimize loading time to optimize collection efficiency
• A low load height for manual collection is designed to maximize operator productivity and safety
• Collection cart dumper adds flexibility without the high cost of full automation
• Onboard 1,500-psi pressure washer
• A packing blade that compacts through the forward-and-return cycle to eliminate wasted strokes, which maximizes bucket, hopper and body volume while minimizing cab-to-axle and turning radius
• Panel design facilitates material flow during the compaction cycle to achieve higher payloads
Visit www.haulall.com for more information.

Heil DuraPack 4060 Split-Body Rear Loader
Alabama-based Heil Environmental says its new DuraPack 4060 Split-Body Rear Loader is the ideal vehicle for customers manually collecting multiple commodities on a single route. The loader’s features include:
• The compaction power to handle bulky ferrous material, such as used appliances and sheet metal
• The sealing ability to handle wet materials, such as organics or food scraps
• Smooth, curved sides and a fully welded, interlaced subframe designed to provide durability
• Fully sealed electrical controls for operating both tailgates from either side are standard
• Available with a range of options to accommodate specific customer applications
Visit www.heil.com for more information.

Labrie Automizer 2010 Right-Hand Side Loader
Quebec-based Labrie Environmental Group has introduced the Automizer 2010 Right-Hand Side Loader. Features include:
• A standard floor made out of Hardox to maximize the life of the body and to reduce maintenance costs by eliminating the need for wear plates, according to the company
• A tapered body designed for smoother and easier unloading at the landfill or transfer station
• The Zero-grab automated arm is ideal for regular and narrow streets, facilitating bin collection even between parked cars, the company says
• Hydraulics are designed to permit precise control of the automated arm
• A “work at idle” standard is designed to reduce energy consumption
• A patented split hopper, known as the Co-Mingle version, allows standard cart collection and is designed to reduce cross-contamination, spillage
• Designed to fully automate the collection of residential and commercial refuse and recycling
Visit www.labriegroup.com for more information.

Mcneilus Pacific Series Lo-Pro Front Loader
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Inc., Dodge Center, Minn., has introduced a new version of its West Coast front loader. According to McNeilus, the new model meets its customers changing demands. Its features include:
• A curb weight of approximately 16,500 pounds as configured, which includes the new Command Zone 3 multiplexed control system and the Ngen Hydraulics package, which is designed to provide on-demand hydraulic functionality, saving fuel and reducing maintenance costs, according to the company
• Allows for the optional CNG (compressed natural gas) configuration, which provides additional environmental benefits, including potential fuel savings
Visit www.mcneiluscompanies.com for more information.

Pak-Mor RBS100 Rear Loader
Pak-Mor Ltd., Seguin, Texas, produces an array of refuse collection vehicles, including rear loaders, front loaders and commercial side loaders, to meet a wide range of waste and recycle collection applications. The RBS100 Series Rear Loader features:
• Rugged construction in addition to maneuverability
• Light weight and high compaction
• Available in 6-, 8-, and 10-cubic-yard body configurations
• Designed for residential applications
Visit www.pakmor.com for additional information.

Pioneer Rack ’n Pinion Strong Arm Tarping Systems
Pioneer, Wastequip’s brand of automated tarping systems for the waste and recycling industry, offers Rack ’n Pinion tarping systems designed to accommodate containers of various sizes. Features of the systems include:
• Fully hydraulic, using patented rack and pinion technology designed to provide controlled side arm movement with adjustable length telescoping arms
• A hydraulic cylinder moves a rack gear forward and backward in combination with a pinion gear to rotate the pivot arms
• Arms that extend and retract through dual-acting hydraulic cylinders to accommodate containers of various heights
• Accommodate 20-, 30-, 40- and 50-yard containers and come standard with a 114-inch wide heavy-duty mesh tarp reinforced at the front and rear with urethane-coated nylon for wear resistance
• Available in adjustable and fixed gantry models
• Include a quick tarp attachment that requires no drilling to install
Visit www.pioneercoverall.com for additional information. 

Kristin Smith also edits Recycling Today’s Product Spotlight. She can be reached at ksmith@gie.net.