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