Introduction
There’s always that one street that your refuse fleet just cant collect. It’s too small for the Compactor truck to get down and the crew are forced to carry bins to the end of the road to be emptied.
Side Loader Garbage Trucks are the perfect fit for streets like this. With our Side Loaders hopper sitting on one side of the body allows the bucket to travel within the vehicles width. Here are 6 applications that our Side Loader Refuse Trucks can help with.
6 Practical Applications Of Side Loader Garbage Trucks
Narrow Streets, Alleys And Historic Town Centres
Our offset hopper side loader was created to solve this problem.
Normally when a bucket on a Side Loader is collecting it travels outside of the vehicles width. This causes issues when trying to fit down narrow lanes. Our offset hopper sits on one side of the body allowing the bucket to travel within the width of the truck.
These types of streets that require manual labour can now be collected using the truck. Old town areas, housing estates with tight gaps between homes or alleys behind shops. All of these can be serviced by our side loader.
Residential Estates And Housing Communities
As mentioned above there are some housing estates that have very narrow gaps between homes.
The side loader body is fully sealed and will not leak any liquid out of the body. With a housing estate you don’t want to be leaving liquid behind on the road.
Bins will be on the nearside of the vehicle meaning no walking around to the back of the truck to empty them.
Commercial Districts And Shopping Areas
Another area that side loaders can be used is shop fronts.
Many commercial businesses produce a lot of waste that can not always be collected during off peak hours. A Side Load Trash Truck can be used to collect from shop fronts as they only need to be on one side of the vehicle.
Our side loader comes with Hydraulic Compaction with PLC control. Allowing more waste to be put in to the body per load.
Municipal Kerbside Collection Routes
Collecting bins from the side of the road is one of the most common tasks a refuse truck will do.
With our Side Loader Garbage Truck bins will be emptied from one side of the vehicle. The truck doesn’t need to reverse between bins to empty them. Saving time and manpower.
Industrial Parks And Factory Waste Points
Factories can produce heavy amounts of waste that may not fit in to a standard refuse truck.
With our side loader we offer a variety of GVW’s that can collect from factories. Ranging from 8000kg to 16000kg. As well as Emission Standards from Euro III to V.
Mixed Routes Where Access Varies Street By Street
If you have all of the above applications on one collection route then a Side Loader will save you money.
A Side Loader Refuse Truck with an offset hopper handles the whole round with one vehicle. For an operator bidding on a mixed district, that is often the difference between a viable tender and an uncompetitive one.
Benefits Of Using Side Loader Garbage Trucks
From the list of applications above we can gain some benefits of using a Side Loader Garbage Truck.
- Being able to access areas that normal side loaders can’t due to the offset hopper.
- Having only one operator to collect bins from the kerb.
- No leaking liquids out of the body as it’s fully sealed.
- Compacting waste using our hydraulic PLC controlled system.
Operator doesn’t need to walk around to the other side of the truck when collecting.
How To Choose Side Loader Garbage Truck For Applications
Below are the specifications you have to choose from when purchasing a Side Loader Refuse Truck.
| Specification | Options Available |
| Chassis | FAW Jiefang Tiger VH, 4×2, left-hand drive |
| Wheelbase | 3,300–3,900 mm |
| Gross vehicle weight | 8,000–16,000 kg |
| Engine | Yuchai or Weichai, 130–160 HP |
| Emission standard | Euro III, IV or V |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Tyres | 7.50R16 or 8.25R16, 6+1 |
| Body material | Q345 carbon steel, anti-corrosion treated |
| Body sealing | Fully sealed, leak-proof |
| Loading system | Offset hopper with guide channel, bucket lift and dump |
| Compaction | Hydraulic, PLC controlled, automatic or manual |
| Safety | Continuous cycle operation with emergency stop |
| Cab | Tiger VH, air conditioning, optional sleeper |
When deciding on what wheelbase to go with make sure you know how big your roads are that you’ll be collecting from. If you know your roads are small then opt for the shorter wheelbase.
Once you have your wheelbase decided then think about how much waste you’re going to be collecting. Will it be light household waste or something heavier like from a factory.
Find out what Emission standard you need and if you want the sleeper cab.
When looking for Side Loader Garbage Truck Price, remember to ask for an itemised quotation. So you can see what price you’re paying for each option.
FAQ
What is an offset hopper on a side load trash truck?
An offset hopper is when the bucket on a side loader travels within the width of the truck. Normally when the bucket travels it’s outside of the trucks width. Which causes problems when driving down narrow streets.
Can a side loader refuse truck access narrow alleys?
Yes, our offset hopper side loaders can drive down narrow streets. As the bucket stays within the width of the truck it allows us to collect from tighter roads.
How many operators does a side loader garbage truck need?
Normally you only need one person on board to collect bins from the road. The bucket is controlled by hydraulics that lift and drop bins into the hopper.
How does side loader garbage truck improve waste collection efficiency?
There are many reasons why our side loader will allow you to collect faster. You only need one person to collect bins, no need to walk around the truck and compacting your waste to reduce trips to your tip.
Are side loader garbage trucks suitable for residential waste collection?
Side loader garbage trucks are great for house hold waste. Our sealed body will not leave any liquid behind on the road. The operator can stay on the nearside of the truck when collecting bins.
What is the difference between automatic and manual side loader garbage truck?
On TWL’s Side Loader Garbage Truck you have the option of Automatic or Manual compaction. When your bucket drops waste in to the hopper it will be compressed. You can control this compression by running it on automatic or manual.
Conclusion
Side Loader Garbage Trucks are great for collecting in areas that your other vehicles may not be able to. By having the offset hopper design you can drive down streets that your other side loaders may not be able to.
With the benefits above you can collect from many different areas using one truck. Save money on running two vehicles and have one that will collect all of your areas.
Make sure you know your road sizes before ordering your Side Loader. Find out your local emission standards and how much waste you’re going to be collecting.
If you want to find out more information about our Side Loader Garbage Truck call us on +86 135 4506 4324. Or send an email to [email protected]. You can also view more products on TWL’s official website https://www.twl-autos.com/. Send us your street sizes and areas you’ll be collecting from.
