Side Loader

Side loader is loaded from the side, either manually, or with the assistance of a joystick-controlled robotic arm with a claw, used to automatically lift and tip wheeled bins into the truck’s hopper. Lift-equipped trucks are referred to as automated side loaders.

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Side Loader

The side loader is a refuse collection vehicle that is loaded from the side, either manually, or with the assistance of a joystick-controlled robotic arm with a claw, used to automatically lift and tip wheeled bins into the truck’s hopper. Lift-equipped trucks are referred to as automated side loaders, or ASL’s.

Using a continuously reciprocating crusher plate at the rear of the loading hopper, the waste is forced through an aperture into the main body and therefore compacted towards the rear of the truck. An automated side loader only needs one operator, where a traditional rear load garbage truck may require two or three people, and has the additional advantage of reducing on the job injuries due to repetitive heavy lifting.

  • The side loader is a combination of a high tech tipping box and a refuse collector bin lifter.
  • Houtris side loader is manufactured in different capacities according to customer needs.
  • Its stainless steel construction assures the reliability along the product life time.
  • The side loader is impended with high pressure washing system which cleans the internal area of the empty container automatically in each unloading stroke.
  • Its “Environmental friendly Character” has been confirmed with the extremely low sound emissions results, achieved due to the optimum design.
  • The side loader is designed according to a series of EU Standards & Directives, marked with CE, and guarantee its efficiency due to its robust and reliable design.
  • Bin lifting device allows to emptying all common bins which are comply with EN and / or DIN standards.


Spyros Houtris & Sons Ltd  “ Design, Production, Modification, Trade, Installation and Maintenance of Steel Structures, Machinery Systems and Machines / Mechanisms “

…innovative equipment for transport and waste management!


Spyros Houtris & Sons Ltd  “ Design, Production, Modification, Trade, Installation and Maintenance of Steel Structures, Machinery Systems and Machines / Mechanisms “

…innovative equipment for transport and waste management!

Main Features:

  • High Rigidity structure
  • Stainless Steel tipper box
  • Bin lifter can load bins of 80lt to 360 lt (as pair) and four wheel bins 1300lt. (EN 840-1/2/3)
  • Two underbody cylinders for stability during tipping
  • Internal high pressure washing system for bin washing while loading
  • External high pressure washing system with retractable reel, water gun and large water tank.
  • The rear door operates hydraulically for easy use in different occasions,
  • Leak-proof contact seal on rear door.
  • Equipped with high pressure washing system and / or disinfection system (optional).
  • Equipped with Color Rear view System
  • Sound warning during waste discharge.
  • Equipped with weighting system (optional).
  • CE Marking Certification.
  • Built in Safety bar for maintenance.
  • High quality / reliability seal.
  • On ergonomic position, a water tank is installed for workers.


Spyros Houtris & Sons Ltd  “ Design, Production, Modification, Trade, Installation and Maintenance of Steel Structures, Machinery Systems and Machines / Mechanisms “

…innovative equipment for transport and waste management!

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Spyros Houtris & Sons Ltd  “ Design, Production, Modification, Trade, Installation and Maintenance of Steel Structures, Machinery Systems and Machines / Mechanisms “

…innovative equipment for transport and waste management!