Truck bodies, trailers, and equipment were among the more than 550 exhibiting companies that displayed their latest products at the recent WasteExpo held in New Orleans.
For 45 years, WasteExpo has been North America’s largest solid waste and recycling tradeshow serving both the private and public sectors. Here is a sample of what the 11,000 visitors saw:
Truck of the future. Parker promoted this vehicle’s new technology—the company’s RunWise advanced series hybrid drive. Introduced in 2010, the drive system is designed especially for trucks that operate in stop and go conditions such as those seen in refuse service. It is built around a special transmission that uses both mechanical power from an engine and hydraulic power that is stored in a high-pressure accumulator. The pressure is used to help accelerate the vehicle. Once the truck reaches 45 mph, the driveshaft connects directly with the engine to power the truck. A bent axis pump/motor supplies the pressure the accumulator. The system also uses energy captured by the act of braking to help recharge the accumulator. The result is reduced fuel consumption and extended brake life, according to Parker Hannifin’s Hybrid Drive Systems Division, Columbus OH. www.parkerhybrid.parker.com
Hook height options for the Slider20-S include a fixed 35.63”, a fixed 54”, or a hydraulically adjustable 35.63” to 54” hook height. Adjusting the hook height to accommodate varying container heights can be done in less than seven seconds without ever leaving the cab.
The Slider20-S is compatible with a multitude of bodies and containers, including those used on competitive brand hooklifts. http://www.stellarindustries.com
Sealed up tight. Titan Trailers of Delhi, Ontario, Canada, has made a series of upgrades to its trailers targeted for the recycling industry. In particular, the tailgate has been modified so that the seal is tight—but the seal itself is tucked away so that it has less exposure to wear. The company also is offering aluminum liners for heavy-duty applications. www.titantrailers.com
Packing with gas. One of several alternatively fueled refuse trucks at WasteExpo was this Hercules CNG automated side loader from E-Z Pack Manufacturing, Cynthiana, Kentucky. Fuel tanks are protected inside the tailgate away from obstructions. Up to 1,000 diesel gallon equivalent capacity is available. www.ezpacktrucks.com
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