Here's a McNeilus AutoReach automated side loader on an Autocar ACX cab and chassis collecting residential garbage. Watch as this skilled operator takes this truck through a variety of conditions, including some cul-de-sac's in a new subdivision, working around parked cars in an older neighborhood, and snaking through the tight streets of a mobile home park! Enjoy!
I would of course like to extend my thanks to the driver of this truck for allowing me to shoot some video of his truck!
Peterbilt 310 - Heil Formula 7000
Talk about a lucky catch!
Hands down, my favorite automated refuse body of all times, the Heil Formula 7000 paved the way for automated garbage collection in the 1980's! The 7000-series automated arm revolutionized automated garbage pick-up with it's simple, yet robust design. Seen here with the classic Heil Formula body, and paired up with a stunning Peterbilt 310 cab and chassis, this truck is a sight to behold, and a true blast from the past!
I've known of this particular truck's existence for some time, and have hoped to catch it on film ever since. This has proven difficult though, as this old beauty rarely runs. The town's main truck is a much newer Heil DuraPack 7000 paired up with a Peterbilt 320, which Mike and I were able to film a couple of years ago. I decided to venture back down there, and as luck would have it, and much to my surprise, I saw this truck mobbing across an intersection right as I came into town! So naturally, I pursued, and as it turned out, they were running both trucks that day in order to catch up from Labor Day. I am incredibly excited to finally be able to share this truck with my fellow garbage truck enthusiasts, and I still can't believe my own luck at being able to catch this elusive beast!
I can't even begin thank the driver enough for kindly allowing me shoot some video of this truck!
Autocar WX64 - McNeilus AutoReach
Working it's way through the streets of an old, quiet neighborhood near downtown is this beautiful McNeilus AutoReach, paired up with a magnificent Autocar Xpeditor WX64 cab and chassis, handling carts of residential garbage on an early autumn morning. This truck is just one of many new additions to the local fleet, likely acquired from somewhere in the Seattle area.
Of course, a huge thanks goes out to the driver! Your friendly and professional service is greatly appreciated!
Autocar ACX - Labrie Expert Dual Helping-Hand
Here is definitely one of the more unusual trucks that I've seen over the years! Sitting a top this slick Autocar ACX chassis is a Labrie Expert Dual Helping-Hand automated side load body! As the name implies, this rig features not one, but two automated arms - one on the curb side of the body, and one on the street side. This truck is used to handle tight alleys in a single pass, as well as to collect one-way streets without having to go against traffic or have all of the containers moved to one side of the street. This rather unique truck is seen here collecting residential yard waste on a beautiful late-summer's morning! I hope you all enjoy the video!
I would of course like to take a moment to extend my thanks to the driver for providing the community with excellent, professional service!
WhiteGMC WXLL - Heil Rapid Rail
Today, I'm proud to share with you my favorite truck that I've filmed in a long time! Watching and listening to this truck took me straight back to my childhood! Here we have a gorgeous Heil Rapid Rail automated side load body sitting atop a WhiteGMC Xpeditor WXLL chassis! This classic beauty is seen here slamming back cans of residential waste on a sunny afternoon! This truck was a real joy to watch, and I hope you all enjoy it even half as much as I did!
I would definitely like to extend a huge thank you to the very friendly and professional driver for allowing me to shoot this video!
