Rear Load RCV’s
- Designed especially to be compatible with chassis from 7.6, 8.5 and 10.0 cum body volume tonnes GVW
- Non HGV – 2.5 tonnes payload
- Low level ‘Cleanskin’ body design
- Manual loading or hydraulic bin lift operation without restriction
- Fast and efficient cycle operation with full reverse facility
- Optional suction and water jet equipments
- Unique hydraulic protection system
- Extremely versatile and durable test
The LinkTip HEW Bantam is specifically designed to meet the operational requirements for a cost effective versatile refuse collection vehicle. As the trend towards larger RCV units continues the Bantam is aimed at meeting the need for a small vehicle in the operational fleet. Operationally the LinkTip Bantam is designed to be simple, durable and easy to use whether operated by crew or as a one man operation. The all steel construction of the Bantam features a ‘Cleanskin’ body design which has unobstructed curved sides ideal for company’ livery and mobile advertising. The ‘Cleanskin’ construction combines strength with design to offer maximum payload potential when compared to conventional RCV construction.
The rear hopper construction features hopper sides and floor manufactured in 5mm Hardox 400 High tensile steel to provide maximum strength and sustain long life operation. Once loaded the hopper is cleared by a conventional RCV type sweep blade into the body section. The sweep blade cycle features full cycle reverse which enables the operator to reverse the direction of the blade in a verticle and horizontal axis, The low level rave height features a semi-automatic hopper action with intermittent cycle operation until the sweep blade has passed the critical trap point via a ‘hold to run- system. A manual override system is standard to operate each function of the hopper cycle independently for maximum operational stability.
To further ensure the safety of the crew there are several built in safety systems which enable the crew to stop the load cycle at any stage, including cycle reverse. Compaction is achieved the same way as conventional RCV units where the load is compressed towards the front of the vehicle against the compaction plate. The compaction plate can also be moved hydraulically towards the front of the vehicle to provide a greater unswept load volume.
An in-built ‘anti-back pack’ system ensures that the load cannot be compacted back against the hopper equipment where it may cause damage. The load is ejected under the rear hopper which it is raised hydraulically to provide a clear body aperture for load ejection via the ejection plate.
Safety systems require that the operator must use both hands to raise and lower the tailgate which includes an audible alarm when in motion. Additional features include hopper cycle operation whilst the tailgate is raised so that any refuse still contained in the hopper can be cleared. Operationally the Bantam is ideally suited for domestic refuse collection in narrow access urban areas as well as rural collection. The Bantam can also be cost effective in the collection of street litter especially when combined with the optional suction and high Pressure water jetting equipment.
The sleek low level ‘Cleanskin’ body design enables the Bantam to be taken into sensitive areas where access is limited and where a larger RCV cannot economically travel, and because the load is accepted at the rear of the vehicle there are fewer restrictions on the loader lower running costs compared to larger two, three and four axle RCV units make the Bantam ideal for rural dispersed collections while its impressive payload potential gives it a longer collection period than similar non compaction units, equating to more working time and less time spent tipping. The low level rave height is ideally suited to manual and mechanical loading with a range of LinkTip bin lift equipment for operation with standard plastic wheeled bins from 120-1100 litre capacity. The HEW Bantam is the best choice for small non HGV rear loading equipment especially at a time when operational costs are so important whilst still maintaining full operational flexibility.
For larger vehicle applications the Compact WPI1000 features the same durable hopper design of the Bantam WPI but with a larger 10.0 Cum body volume. Whilst maintaining the narrow width and low body height of the smaller units the Compact WPI 1000 is able to operate with legal payloads in excess of 5.5 tonnes, with the flexibility of manual or container loading of twin and four wheeled containers.
