- Collection Vehicles
Waste collection vehicles may be side loading, rear or front end loading. The vehicles used for collection depend on the type of bin emptied.
- Side loading collection vehicle
Mainly used for the collection of wheelie bins (MGB's).
Side loading collection vehicle for MGB's
Length overall
9.90 m
Front overhang
1.1 m
Wheelbase
5.30 m
Rear overhang
2.65 m
Turning circle kerb to kerb
18.70
Turning circle wall to wall
19.20 m
Front of vehicle to collection arm
3.30 m
Maximum reach of the side arm
1.70 m
Travel height
3.80 m
Clearance height for loading
3.80 m
- Front-lift loading collection vehicle
Mainly used for the collection of bulk bins.
Front-lift loading collection vehicle
Length overall
9.90 m
Front overhang
1.6 m
Wheelbase
5.84 m
Rear overhang
2.64 m
Turning circle kerb to kerb
22.10 m
Turning circle wall to wall
23.66 m
Travel height
3.96 m
Clearance height for loading
6.10 m
- Rear loading collection vehicle
Used for the collection of plastic bulk bins. Useful rear-lift bins can also be used for the collection of wheelie bins.
Rear loading collection vehicle
Length overall
8.0 m
Width overall
2.5 m
Operational height
4.3 m
Travel height
4.3 m
Weight (vehicle only)
13.0 tonnes
Weight (payload)
9.5 tonnes
Turning circle
25.0 m
