DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.,
April 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/
-- Heil, part of Environmental Solutions Group (ESG) and
Dover (NYSE: DOV), and one of the nation's largest refuse
truck body manufacturers, today announced the launch of the
Half/Pack® LowRider™ Front Loader.
The LowRider front loader, a proud addition to the
industry-leading Half/Pack family of Heil front-end loaders (FEL),
represents a next-generation design perfectly suited for both
commercial and residential applications. The LowRider is based on a
lower-profile DuraPack® body that shaves weight and
height when compared to a standard FEL. The LowRider is also
smoother to operate, faster on route and can be equipped with
next-generation Heil options to further increase safety and
productivity, as well as reduce Total Cost of Collection.
Specifically, the LowRider design can:
- Reduced body height of 12", similar to current Automated Side
Loaders (ASL) or Rear Loaders,
- 4,150 pounds lighter than standard Heil Half/Pack front loaders
for better commercial and residential payloads,
- Handle all ANSI-compliant dumpsters,
- Be more reliable with less proximity switches, mac valves, air
lines or mechanically cushioned cylinders,
- When equipped with Curotto-Can® system, operators
stay in the cab for both standard residential collection and
take-all routes, providing additional operator security during
COVID-19,
- Have a 23% faster dump cycle with Odyssey® hydraulic
controls/Lightning Cylinders, and
- Be fully configurable with optional Heil Autonomous Lift Option
(H.A.L.O.) joystick for commercial applications.
Pat Carroll, President of ESG
said, "The Heil Half/Pack LowRider is the logical next step in
front loader design. With a lower profile, it can go where standard
height front loaders might struggle. This is in addition to the
significant weight savings that deliver better payloads for fleet
owners servicing both commercial and residential customers. The
LowRider does all of this while improving safety and productivity,
which means providing a lower Total Cost of Collection than other
waste collection systems."
The LowRider's overall height is 12" lower than a standard front
loader and weighs 4,150 pounds less than standard Heil Half/Pack
front loaders, which correlates into superior payloads and higher
productivity than ASL's or FEL's that would be limited by height
obstructions. In addition, when operating as a Residential Front
Loader, especially when equipped with the Curotto-Can, operators
improve their safety with eyes-forward route collection and can
stop contamination and lost carts at the source due to the lower
load height of the can. The cart dump height is about 4' lower with
the Curotto-Can than with most ASL's, so overhead obstructions are
dramatically reduced.
Eric Evans, Vice President,
Mobile Product Management explained the idea for the LowRider came
from customers who were comfortable with front loaders in their
fleet but needed a more flexible solution to address overhead
height challenges for both commercial and residential routes.
Additionally, overall operational simplicity and productivity for
new operators was a concern and one that Heil solved with the
advent of the H.A.L.O.
"With H.A.L.O., Heil addressed another key ask from our
customers and designed something that helps newer drivers become
productive sooner. The H.A.L.O. option allows operators new to
commercial front loaders to complete a full container dump cycle
with the press of one button," said Evans. "This isn't AutoDump at
all. H.A.L.O. allows the operator to select the size of the ANSI
container, then merely press and hold the button on the joystick.
H.A.L.O. self-levels the container during the dump sequence and
delivers the container back to its starting position, removing the
risk of cab or windshield damage."
The LowRider comes standard with Odyssey hydraulic controls and
is available in 20, 23, and 28-yard body sizes. In addition, the
LowRider can be configured for H.A.L.O., the
Curotto-Can®, CNrG® alternative fuel tailgate
and 3rd Eye® camera/digital system options.
For more information regarding the Heil Half/Pack LowRider,
contact your nearest dealer or point your browser to
www.heil.com.
About Heil:
Established in 1901, Heil is one of the world's premier
manufacturers of ultra-durable, high productivity,
custom-configured garbage truck bodies with optimized chassis
integration and automation solutions that help customers achieve
the lowest cost of ownership. Their refuse collection bodies
include a wide variety of front loaders, side loaders, and rear
loaders. Heil bodies are known throughout the waste industry as
being legendary for productivity, long life, ease of maintenance,
and operator safety. Heil is a part of the Environmental Solutions
Group family of companies serving the waste industry. Heil has a
nationwide network of more than 40 dealers in over 60 locations
across the United States. They are
proud to be a leader in customer service and provide world-class
training, and after-the-sale support. For more information about
Heil, visit heil.com, the Heil Facebook page or follow Heil on
Twitter.
About Dover:
Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions
provider with annual revenue of over $7
billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components,
consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital
solutions and support services through five operating segments:
Engineered Products, Fueling Solutions, Imaging &
Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions, and
Refrigeration & Food Equipment. Dover leverages global
scale, operational agility, world-class engineering capability
and customer intimacy to lead in the markets we
serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 60
years, our team of approximately 24,000 employees takes an
ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine
what's possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the
New York Stock Exchange under "DOV." Additional information is
available at dovercorporation.com.
Environmental Solutions Group Contact:
Jeffry Swertfeger
(423) 648-5257
jswertfeger@doveresg.com
Dover Media Contact:
Adrian Sakowicz, VP,
Communications
(630) 743-5039
asakowicz@dovercorp.com
Dover Investor Contact:
Andrey Galiuk, VP, Corporate
Development and Investor Relations
(630) 743-5131
agaliuk@dovercorp.com
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