Mack's Class 8 electric collection vehicle now has a Heil automated side loader option

Mack Trucks now offers the ability to integrate the Heil fully electric RevAMP automated side loader (ASL) with its Mack LR Electric Class 8 battery-electric vehicle (BEV) as an option through Heil Environment.

The fully electric compactor and auger include an independent battery pack, enabling the Mack LR Electric refuse vehicle to run longer. The Heil RevAMP ASL is also quiet and has zero hydraulics, preventing potential leaks or breaks and reducing maintenance.

"Mack is excited that the Heil RevAMP can now be installed on our Mack LR Electric refuse truck," said Jonathan Randall, president of Mack Trucks North America. "The pairing of the Mack LR Electric with the fully electric ASL helps fleets to achieve sustainability goals while also reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The self-contained unit will draw power from its own source, ensuring maximum range to meet the demands of the application."

The electric ASL is now available for order and is currently in the fleets of some of Mack's users.

To accommodate the electric ASL, Mack engineers had to remove the Mack electric power take-off (ePTO) and change the centre of gravity of the body upfitting due to the dense packing capabilities of the auger system.

The ASL lift arm has a fast eight-second cycle time and is shake-free, helping to reduce driver fatigue and improve productivity. Because there is no arm kick out, the Mack LR Electric with the ASL can collect refuse in alleyways and other tight urban areas.

The Heil RevAMP uses a 46 kWh battery with up to 400A available at 100 volts. It's estimated that more than 1,200 containers can be picked up following an overnight charge. The auger is tapered from 30 to 24 inches, requiring less energy to run.

"The Mack LR Electric is delivering reduced emissions and a quiet ride for its customers, which is an important consideration in residential areas," said Scott Barraclough, Mack's senior product manager for e-mobility. "The addition of the Heil RevAMP ASL makes route collection even quieter."