The Volterra ZSL™ from McNeilus represents a major advance in the refuse collection truck industry. Certified zero-emission by the EPA and CARB, it raises the bar by offering an unrivalled experience for drivers, technicians and owners, while reducing total cost of ownership.
Operator comfort and safety are evidence at first glance.
More Interior Space
The cab’s fully integrated design puts the driver first. This encourages driver attention, improves comfort and facilitates operation. This makes it a significant advantage in attracting and retaining the best people in your company.
Low Step
With a 15-inch low step height, 2 inches lower than the industry standard, drivers can get on and off easily from the street or sidewalk, making a day’s work easier and helping to reduce the risk of injury.
Raised Work Area for the Driver
Drivers come in all sizes, which is why our design of pedals, tilt and telescopic steering wheel, integrated controls and temperature-controlled seats is designed to accommodate anyone from 4′ 11″ to 6′ 2″.
Direct Visibility
Direct visibility from the cab achieves the highest 5-star rating for the direct vision standard. This helps drivers to see obstacles and minimize potential incidents on the road.
Advanced Driver Assistance System
Fully factory-installed and standard on every McNeilus Volterra ZSL vehicle, this integrated system includes blind spot monitoring, 360° camera view, front and rear collision notification, parking assistance, rearview camera, rear cross-traffic assist, lane departure warning and advanced emergency braking.
Instrument Panel
The gauge display keeps the driver informed of speed, odometer, battery regeneration, tire pressure, indicator lights, 360° camera images and more.
Center Console Screen
The customizable 15-inch central touchscreen simplifies driver controls – air conditioning, lights, cameras, mirrors, and more. This helps minimize distractions and makes operation intuitive for greater driver awareness.
The Volterra ZSL™ from McNeilus is positioned as a revolution in the refuse collection truck industry. By adopting this technology, companies can not only attract top talent, but also promote safer, more environmentally friendly driving, setting new standards in the industry
McNeilus® vehicles collection is the ideal solution to meet the growing needs of waste management. As North America’s leading manufacturer and supplier of waste collection trucks, McNeilus® offers a range of vehicles that stand out for their unique advantages.
Three types of collection vehicle are available: front-loader, side-loader and rear-loader.
In the previous article, we explored the advantages of side loader trucks. In this one, we’ll explore rear loader trucks.
Maximize Reliability with McNeilus Rear-Loaders
Waste collection is an essential task. Reliable equipment is essential for efficient collection. McNeilus rear-loader refuse trucks are at the cutting edge of the industry, offering trusted performance and exceptional versatility to meet your needs.
Solutions for Every Need
McNeilus offers several variants to meet different requirements. The standard model is ideal for residential tasks and light commercial routes. If you’ve got heavier work to do, the Heavy Duty (HD) model is built for reliability, with superior compaction capacity. You can count on it for demanding commercial applications.
Superior Compaction
The Extra Compaction (XC) model is designed for tough jobs. With increased compaction capacity, it can handle your most demanding routes, including commercial collection and demolition waste. The XC also offers features such as a larger bucket capacity and compaction cylinders that can compress up to 1,200 pounds per cubic yard.
Maximum Versatility
The split body rear-loader model is designed to adapt to your dual-stream collection needs. Available in two body sizes and with a 40/60 split, it can meet the requirements of your operation. The rear doors operate independently, allowing collection from both sides of the truck. This also helps reduce the carbon footprint by eliminating the need for another truck for recyclable materials.
A Global Solution
McNeilus M2 Rear-Loaders are ideal for international carriers looking for a lighter solution. They offer the same quality as the standard model and are available in a variety of body configurations. Their robust design and low maintenance costs make them an attractive overall option.
With L’Arsenal, exclusive distributor of McNeilus refuse trucks, you can count on first-class solutions for waste management.
McNeilus® refuse trucks are an ideal solution for meeting the growing needs of waste management. As North America’s leading manufacturer and supplier of refuse trucks, McNeilus® offers a range of vehicles that stand out for their unique advantages.
Three types of refuse truck exist: front-loading, side-loading and rear-loading.
In the previous article, we explored the advantages of front-loading trucks. In this one, we’ll explore side-loading trucks.
McNeilus side-loaders: when you need versatility
McNeilus automated and manual side–loaders exceed expectations when you need a truck flexible enough to handle the demands and obstacles of almost any type of residential routes. We offer a range of options in our side–loader product line to meet your needs. From Zero Radius™ and AutoReach® side–loaders offering efficient, high-performing owing to their single-arm designs, to the flexible manual/automated side–loader that can be used simultaneously as an automated side–loader, with an easy-to-use arm, and as a manual side–loader for the “extras” often encountered along many residential routes.
All McNeilus side–loaders feature McNeilus‘ exclusive Excalibre™ packing cylinders. Other features of the side–loader range include an advanced painting process offering superior coverage and quality for a long-lasting, high-quality finish. The McNeilus CODE™ control system available on the Zero Radius (ZR) side–loader puts superior truck diagnostics and troubleshooting at your fingertips, as well as the ability to add a garbage bin tipping device to the manual/automated side–loader to facilitate manual loading.
The ZR™ side loader also offers several enhancements that facilitate maintenance, increase performance and frame life, and reduce overall vehicle weight. The AutoReach® is one of the strongest side loaders in the industry, with an arm lift capacity of up to 2,000 pounds, and the manual/automated side loader can also be ordered as a strictly manual side loader.
The ZR side loader
There can be plenty of obstacles to deal with on a daily collection route: narrow streets and alleyways and clearance problems around containers. Overcome these obstacles with the Zero Radius™ Automated Side Loader from McNeilus.
This advanced garbage truck offers an innovative, yet simple, zero radius operation. The arm extends instead of pivoting, so you don’t need much clearance to grab the garbage cans. With an optional extended reach of 12 feet, it’s even easier to navigate dead ends and obstacles such as parked cars. This field-proven arm can also handle some of the densest routes.
The McNeilus CODE™ system is also available on the ZR™ Automated Side Charger. In addition to comprehensive vehicle diagnostics at your fingertips, there’s an integrated smart fuse panel, reduced hardware requirements, pre-start reminders, status messages, and much more!
The AutoReach side loader
Get up close and personal with one of the industry’s toughest side loader The AutoReach® automated side loader features a 2,000-lb. arm lift capacity.
The innovative design of the AutoReach® arm allows it to articulate laterally over an 8-foot range, making it easy to manage obstacles. The arm’s gripper assembly can easily grasp garbage cans from 30 to 110 gallons, and optional extended grippers can handle garbage cans up to 300 gallons.
To add to the benefits of this unique side loader, all functions can be operated at idle speed, minimizing noise and fuel consumption.
Manual/Automated side loaders
Collection routes can be unpredictable when it comes to what sits next to the curb. The McNeilus Manual/Automated (MA) Side Loader eliminates some of the uncertainties with an automated arm and manual loading mechanism that makes it the most flexible refuse truck on the market.
The easy-to-use arm efficiently handles residential garbage cans. The low rim of the hopper also allows the operator to manually dispose of the “little extras” often encountered when collecting residual materials. What’s more, an optional cart tipping device allows you to collect from both sides of the street.
This versatile vehicle can also be operated without the arm as a strictly manual side loader. The lowered chassis and low hopper lip make it ideal for one-man or recycling routes, allowing the operator to empty bins easily and efficiently.
McNeilus side loaders offer exceptional versatility to meet the most demanding residential refuse collection needs. Whether you opt for Zero Radius™, AutoReach® or Manual/Automated, you’ll benefit from exceptional performances, advanced features such as the CODE™ system and the ability to customize your vehicle to your specific needs. These residual refuse trucks are designed to make harvesting more efficient, quieter and more environmentally friendly, while offering exceptional durability and ease of maintenance.
In the following article, we’ll look at rear-loading trucks.
McNeilus® refuse collection trucks offer the ideal solution to meet the growing demands of waste management. As a leading manufacturer and supplier of refuse collection trucks in North America, McNeilus® provides a range of vehicles that stand out for their unique advantages.
Three types of collection vehicles exist: front loader trucks, side loader trucks, and rear loader trucks.
Front loader trucks: the ultimate solution for efficient waste management
McNeilus® front loader trucks provide remarkable advantages, designed to tackle demanding commercial routes and dense residential neighborhoods.
A diverse range of trucks ensures you get exactly what you need. Whether it’s the sturdy Atlantic Series® or the lighter Meridian™, these trucks are equipped to excel in their respective fields.
All McNeilus® front loader trucks come standard with Excalibre™ compaction cylinders. These cylinders feature a patented hardened steel device and nitrided rods, offering exceptional resistance to wear and protection against corrosion. This ensures not only longevity but also drastically reduces hydraulic contamination, contributing to reliable operation.
One of the standout features of these trucks is the McNeilus® CODE™ control system. This system offers superiority in vehicle diagnostics and troubleshooting, putting the power in your hands. It simplifies operation and ensures you have complete control over your vehicle’s performance.
The Atlantic Series® and Meridian™ front loader trucks both boast a design that optimizes ease of use and protects essential hydraulic and electrical components. This design not only enhances truck performance but also extends their lifespan, reducing maintenance costs.
McNeilus Atlantic Series front loader trucks: robust power
The Atlantic® series is a true robust and reliable workhorse. Built with AR450 abrasion-resistant steel and arms rated to lift up to 10,000 pounds, it’s designed to tackle the toughest routes. If you’re looking for a front loader truck that offers the best value, this is it.
McNeilus Meridian front loader trucks: a transformed collection
The Meridian™ front loader truck is a true transformer in front loader collections. With its clear headframe, hydraulic improvements, and a flat body and hopper floor design that supports world-class carrying capacity, it offers superior efficiency and convenience.
Both Atlantic Series® and Meridian™ trucks offer CNG tailgate options in various capacities, meeting diverse environmental needs and considerations.
In conclusion, McNeilus® front loader trucks are the preferred choice for waste material collection management professionals. Their durability, advanced technology, and focus on ease make them a leading solution.
In the following article, we’ll explore side loader trucks.
Since its foundation, McNeilus has been committed to propelling the refuse collection vehicle industry to new heights. The company’s fifty-year history is marked by an unwavering dedication to getting every job done right, and by a series of customer-driven innovations. The result of this determination is clear: McNeilus has become a North American leader in refuse collection vehicles, setting the standard for reliability, durability and innovation.
The partnership with Oshkosh since 1998 not only enhances the company’s credibility, but also fuels its capacity to innovate. Since then, McNeilus and Oshkosh have shared their technologies and know-how to create a powerful competitive advantage. This means that customers benefit from world-class heavy-duty truck building expertise, over 850 patents and 1,350 global product developers, working together to advance the refuse collection vehicle industry.
Action speaks louder than words
At McNeilus, action speaks louder than words. Their commitment to technical support is unwavering. A complete parts, sales and service network has been set up, supported by mobile, certified technicians, rigorously trained and ready to intervene when and where you need them.
McNeilus’ commitment to the community goes beyond the trucks they build. They support non-profit organizations, such as the Ronald McDonald House with a unique program called “Cans for Kids”, as well as the refuse collection industry’s education and research programs through the National Waste and Recycling Association (NWRA), the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) and the Environmental Research and Education Foundation (EREF). McNeilus is committed to being there for the community, today and tomorrow.
McNeilus, with its half-century of history, continues to shape the future of the refuse collection vehicle industry, while helping to build stronger, more sustainable communities. A passion for excellence and a commitment to our customers and our communities are the foundation of our continued success.
The future is now
There was a time when telemetry, automation and electrification seemed like futuristic ideas. That was back in 1970, when McNeilus began its adventure. Today, the company not only develops innovative concepts, products and practices, it puts them to the test to help set industry standards.
The benefits of McNeilus® CODE™ control systems for refuse collection vehicles are indisputable. They offer operators revolutionary control, with diagnostic capabilities, troubleshooting, and unrivalled fleet performance monitoring, maintenance reminders, advanced control functions and customization tools.
Sustainability is another responsibility we take seriously. As part of the Oshkosh family, a constant effort is made to reduce the environmental impact of products and production, improve working conditions, reduce costs, increase value and be active in the community. McNeilus is also a leading supplier of electrified and compressed natural gas (CNG) refuse collection trucks.
L’Arsenal is proud to be associated with McNeilus.
McNeilus will work with L’Arsenal to bring customers more access to parts, service and refuse collection products.
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McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) company, has partnered with L’Arsenal to grow the McNeilus brand and expand its sales, parts distribution, and service support across Quebec, Newfoundland, Labrador and the Maritime provinces in Canada.
Founded in 1998, L’Arsenal is eastern Canada’s trusted supplier for heavy-duty emergency vehicles and safety equipment. The company also provides customers with a wide range of services including parts and equipment maintenance and repair.
“Our mission as a dealer goes beyond sales; it’s about delivering a superior customer experience, backed by a commitment to excellence and expertise, said Louis-David Lemaire, co-president of L’Arsenal. “We are proud and excited to partner with McNeilus, a pioneer in refuse collection solutions. Our vision is to match McNeilus’ high-quality product with our dedication to providing unparalleled service, ensuring a sustainable future.”
With this dealer relationship, McNeilus aims to enhance its industry leading support using dedicated, local sales and service teams to bring more access to products, parts and service technicians close to home. As part of its continuous improvement mission, McNeilus continually looks at ways to enhance the customer experience. Expanding its sales and support network through experienced equipment dealers in Canada will allow the company to tap into markets and develop relationships with customers that have been more difficult to reach.
“Partnering with L’Arsenal best positions McNeilus to enhance our customer support, provide high vehicle uptime, and deliver a superior experience,” said Lee Dreas, vice president and general manager for McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing. “They have a great reputation across Quebec and Eastern Canada for offering top products and customer service, and we’re looking forward to working with their team to bring our premium brand and refuse collection solutions to more customers.”
L’Arsenal Environmental and Specialized Solutions inc. is the exclusive Canadian dealer for McNeilus refuse products across Quebec, Newfoundland, Labrador and the Maritime provinces in Canada. Dealer-level support is now available from L’Arsenal, and existing customers are being onboarded into L’Arsenal’s parts and service support network.
About L’Arsenal
L’Arsenal brings together under one roof a wide range of products and services for environmental solutions and emergency response. In addition to selling trucks and safety equipment, we offer customers additional services such as equipment maintenance and repair and parts distribution. L’Arsenal is seen as a premier supplier among its customers. We are constantly developing our multidisciplinary expertise with a dynamic team that is committed to customer satisfaction and ensuring a positive experience. Visit: www.larsenalsolutions.ca
About McNeilus
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing is an industry leader in refuse truck bodies, OEM parts and customer support and service. Our lineup of front loaders, rear loaders and automated side loaders help you handle routes efficiently. We offer a nationwide network of service and support, including mobile service techs across the country, same-day parts availability, and a variety of alternative fuel systems and services for any refuse vehicle. Whatever your challenge, we’ve been down that route before. Visit: www.mcneiluscompanies.com/mcneilus-refuse/
About Oshkosh Corporation
At Oshkosh (NYSE: OSK), we make innovative, mission-critical equipment to help everyday heroes advance communities around the world. Headquartered in Wisconsin, Oshkosh Corporation employs approximately 17,000 team members worldwide, all united behind a common purpose: to make a difference in people’s lives. Oshkosh products can be found in more than 150 countries under the brands of JLG®, Hinowa, Power Towers, Pierce®, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh® Defense, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™ Communications, Oshkosh® Airport Products, JBT® AeroTech and Pratt Miller. For more information, visit: www.oshkoshcorp.com
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