Rear Loader

Rear loaders have an opening at the rear that a waste collector can throw waste bags or empty the contents of bins into. Often in many areas they have a lifting mechanism to automatically empty large carts without the operator having to lift the waste by hand. Another popular system for the rear loader is a rear load container specially built to fit a groove in the truck.

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Rear Loader

Rear Loader is a refuse collection vehicle that has an opening at the rear that a waste collector can throw waste bags or empty the contents of bins into. Another popular system for the Rear Loader is a rear load container specially built to fit a groove in the truck. The truck will have a chain or cable system for upending the container. The waste will then slide into the hopper of the truck.

The modern rear loader usually compacts the waste using a hydraulically powered mechanism that employs a moving plate or shovel to scoop the waste out from the loading hopper and compress it against a moving wall. In most compactor designs, the plate has a pointed edge (hence giving it the industry standard name packer blade) which is designed to apply point pressure to the waste to break down bulky items in the hopper before being drawn into the main body of the truck.

  • Following the continues technological improvements, Houtris continuously upgraded and develop in RCV field as well as in its area of application. The NEW Rear Loader model is characterized by its quality and reliability that always offer.
  • The compaction system of the Rear Loader is based in a pendulum design ensure the most effective compaction results, maintenance free system and much lower sound emissions, positioned the rear loader in the highest level on its category.
  • Its “Environmental friendly Character” has been confirm with the extremely low sound emissions (73.5dB) results, achieved due to its optimum design.
  • The design of the rear loader is according to a series of EU Standards & Directives, marked with CE and guarantee its efficiency due to its robust and reliable design.
  • The rear loader is designed to satisfy a high range of waste material (mixed waste, domestic, industrial, recycle material etc). This is occur due to the multi-functional operation that the rear loader has continuously or discontinuously compaction operation.
  • Its custom made 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:

  • Design according to the latest edition of EN 1501-1 & EN 1501-4
  • Low sound levels 73.5 dB
  • Safety systems on workers foot-step.
  • Bin lifter can load bins of 80 Lt to 360 Lt (as pair) and four wheel bins 1300 Lt. (EN 840-1/2/3)
  • Bin lifter mechanism can tilt up to 50 degrees.
  • Compaction operation continues while bins are fully tilted.
  • Waste liquids collected into a 250-500 Lt tank below hopper.
  • Equipped with high pressure washing system and / or disinfection system (optional).
  • Equipped with Color Rear view System
  • Sound warning during waste discharge.
  • Electronically controlled by PLC
  • 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.
  • Material unloading can be completed using a double acting telescopic cylinder either by cab controls or side controls.
  • Ejection plate withdraws gradually to keep the material compressed all time.

Technical Features:

  • Hopper made of HARDOX 400-450, 6 mm
  • Container floor made of HARDOX 400-450, 4 or 5 mm
  • Hopper Volume: 1.7 m3
  • Compaction ratio: 7:1 / 500 Kg / m3
  • Working Pressure: 170 Bar
  • Compaction Cycle time: 23 secν.


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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…innovative equipment for transport and waste management!