Refuse Trucks
The needs of a refuse collection fleet evolve over time. A truck may require additional equipment to accommodate different containers, improve visibility around the vehicle, meet specific safety requirements or collect more operational data.
Installing accessories can help adapt an existing refuse collection vehicle to these changing needs. At L’Arsenal, our service centre installs and integrates a range of equipment on refuse and recycling collection vehicles.
Cart tippers are designed to lift and empty different types of carts directly into the truck’s hopper. They can be added to certain rear loader configurations to support residential collection routes.
Different grabber systems can also be installed depending on the type and size of containers being handled and the vehicle configuration.
McNeilus uses this type of technology on its AUTOREACH® system, which features a grabber assembly designed to handle a range of container sizes.
Refuse collection trucks regularly operate and manoeuvre in areas where space is limited and where pedestrians, cyclists and other vehicles may be nearby.
Adding cameras can improve the operator’s visibility around the truck. Depending on the application, rear-view cameras, side cameras or cameras focused on specific working areas can be installed.
A 360-degree camera system uses multiple cameras positioned around the vehicle to provide a more complete view of its immediate surroundings, particularly during manoeuvring and low-speed operations.
On-board weighing systems make it possible to collect weight data directly from the refuse collection vehicle.
LoadMan offers weighing solutions for a variety of refuse and recycling applications, including front loaders, rear loaders and cart tippers.
Depending on the system configuration, material can be weighed during the normal collection cycle. This data can help fleet managers track collected weights and better analyze their collection operations.
Side guards can also be added to certain heavy-duty refuse collection vehicles.
Installed along the sides of the truck, these guards create a physical barrier in the open areas between the vehicle’s axles. This type of equipment may be required under certain safety policies, tender specifications or vehicle requirements.
Each installation must be adapted to the truck’s configuration and existing components.
New technologies can also provide valuable information about the materials being collected.
McNeilus now offers Material Contamination Detection technology, combining cameras, artificial intelligence, edge computing and cloud-based analytics.
The system automatically analyzes materials as they are emptied into the truck’s hopper and can identify up to 90 types of contaminants.
The data collected can help fleet managers identify contamination trends and determine where targeted education or other corrective actions may be needed.
McNeilus also indicates that the technology is designed as a standalone, modular system that can be integrated with residential side loaders and rear loaders from various manufacturers.
Adding an accessory requires careful consideration of the vehicle’s configuration and intended application.
Depending on the equipment, installation may require mechanical, hydraulic, electrical or electronic integration, as well as specific calibration or system configuration.
The type of truck, existing equipment, available space and operator requirements should therefore be evaluated before installation.
Cart tippers, grabber systems, cameras, on-board weighing systems, side guards and material detection technologies are just some of the solutions available to help adapt refuse collection vehicles as operational needs evolve.
L’Arsenal’s truck service center can assist with the selection and installation of equipment suited to your vehicle and your operations.
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