Electric side loader RevAMP®

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Overview
The Heil RevAMP is an all-electric automated sideloader (eASL) refuse collection body designed to operate with an independent body battery, without ePTO and without hydraulics on route. It is engineered to maximize EV chassis range utilization, lower fuel use on diesel or CNG chassis, and deliver high on-route productivity while improving fleet sustainability.

Key advantages

• All-electric on-route operation with an independent body battery and no hydraulics on route
• Maximizes EV chassis range by avoiding energy losses from ePTO when mounted on EV chassis
• Compatible with EV, diesel or CNG chassis for fleet flexibility
• Demonstrated fuel savings up to 38% on diesel chassis versus comparable hydraulic bodies
• Simple Level 2 charging via standard 208/240 VAC outlet; a single overnight charge can support an 8–10 hour collection day
• Capable of servicing up to 1,200 stops per day depending on route and configuration

Design and operational features

• Independent battery architecture: nominal 46 kWh body battery (typical) with high current capability (up to 400 A available at 100 V); Type 2 AC charging using 208/240 VAC shop power
• No hydraulics on route to eliminate hydraulic leaks and reduce maintenance exposure
• Non-offset, non-kick-out lift arm for tight-access collection; fast ~8-second cycle time with precise, quiet electric arm motion to reduce operator fatigue
• Auger compaction system: lower energy demand than a ram, self-cleaning hopper to prevent bridging, endless auger for quick hopper clearing, surface treatment for abrasive materials
• Electric-driven ejection panel with patented pack-through full-eject capability (no tilt-to-dump), improving landfill stability and simplifying installation
• Optimized lightweight body design (noted under 16,400 lbs for certain configurations) to preserve payload and reduce energy consumption
• Mounting options: independent body battery or full integration with chassis battery where supported for single-point charging

Benefits when mounted on different chassis types

• EV chassis: no chassis power draw when using independent body battery, maximizing chassis range; option to integrate with chassis battery where supported to enable single-point charging
• Diesel chassis: independent body battery removes need for PTO, yielding substantial fuel savings (up to 38% observed in demonstrations) and reduced GHG emissions
• CNG chassis: independent body battery reduces parasitic loads and complements CNG/RNG operating cost advantages

Case study summary
Municipal demonstrations showed fuel savings up to 38% on a diesel chassis, measurable reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, and route performance consistent with servicing up to 1,200 homes per day on a single overnight charge (results configuration- and route-dependent). Demonstration data provided for informational purposes.

Technical specifications

• Commercial name: RevAMP®
• Battery: nominal 46 kWh body battery (typical configuration)
• Peak current capability: up to 400 A available at 100 V (body systems)
• Charging: Type 2 AC charging; compatible with 208/240 VAC shop power or 240V outlet; overnight charge supports a full 8–10 hour day
• On-route performance: capable of servicing up to 1,200 stops per day (configuration and route dependent)
• Compaction system: electric auger compactor, self-cleaning hopper
• Lift arm: non-offset, no kick-out; approx. 8-second cycle time
• Body dumping: electric-driven ejection panel with full-eject pack-through
• Mounting options: EV chassis, diesel chassis, CNG chassis
• Operational advantages: no hydraulics on route, no ePTO draw when on EV chassis, reduced maintenance exposure to hydraulic failures
• Demonstrated benefits: up to 38% fuel savings on diesel chassis (demonstration data)
• Approximate optimized body weight: under 16,400 lbs for certain configurations