OverviewThe Heil® DuraPack® 5000 high-compaction rear-load refuse vehicle has nearly 30 years of production history and more than 20,000 units built. The body is built with a fully welded, interlaced subframe, formed channels and high-tensile steel to maximize strength while minimizing weight and improving resistance to corrosion and cracking. A high cylinder mount and compact short-overhang design provide outstanding weight distribution, reduce wear on rear chassis components and maximize forward loading of body and payload.
Key Benefits- Proven durability with fully welded interlaced subframe and AR400 wear surfaces in hopper floor and sides.
- High compaction performance from the Heil Linkage Packing System (no rollers or slides to wear).
- Generous 3.94 yd³ (≈3.01 m³) tailgate hopper reduces cycle frequency on route.
- Excellent weight distribution via high cylinder mount and compact overhang.
- Service Smart side door for simplified routine maintenance and reduced downtime.
Standard Features- In-SIGHT display for in-cab troubleshooting and consolidated operator controls.
- Flat, abrasion-resistant steel floor for simplified cleaning and reduced maintenance.
- Three-micron hydraulic filtration system to extend hydraulic component life.
- One-handed manual packing controls on tailgate to stop/start/reverse upper or sweep panels during cycle.
- High-capacity 3.94 yd³ (≈3.01 m³) hopper to handle large items with fewer cycles.
- Exclusive fully welded, interlaced subframe and high-tensile construction for longevity.
- Linkage Packing System delivering higher packing power with smaller cylinders.
- Service Smart side door to simplify routine maintenance and minimize shop downtime.
Optional & Accessory Packages- 3rd Eye digital packages (fleet connectivity, service verification, body/chassis data, route management, camera support).
- Bayne Thinline mobile lifters (single or dual) to improve operator ergonomics and route efficiency.
- Commercial packages (reeving system, winch, roll bar, lip and latch kits) for commercial container handling.
- Roof or front-of-body CNG tank configurations for compressed natural gas fuel systems.
- Optional camera packages and telemetry integrations.
Connected Collections & TelematicsDesigned for compatibility with Connected Collections solutions and aftermarket telematics/service-verification modules. Optional integrated systems enable service verification, route management, diagnostic data and camera integration to support fleet management and regulatory reporting.
Resources & MediaIncludes product overview and testimonial videos plus a downloadable product brochure with detailed technical and marketing information.
Technical specifications- Model name: DuraPack® 5000 (Rear Loader)
- Hopper capacity: 3.94 yd³ (tailgate hopper) (≈3.01 m³)
- Body construction: fully welded, interlaced subframe; formed channels; high-tensile steel
- Hopper wear surfaces: floor 1/4 in AR400; sides 3/16 in AR400
- Packing system: Heil Linkage Packing System (no rollers/slides)
- Hydraulic filtration: 3-micron filtration standard
- Integrated operator interface: In-SIGHT display (in-cab troubleshooting and controls)
- Optional integrations: 3rd Eye telematics/service verification, camera support (up to 6 cameras), Bayne Thinline lifters, CNG tank configurations
- Proven production: nearly 30 years in production, over 20,000 units built
- Design focus: high compaction, outstanding weight distribution, reduced chassis wear, enhanced durability and corrosion resistance