What are the most important features of a decent refuse truck?
Well, if it’s going to be operating in an urban area (like New York City for instance), then it needs to have good visibility. A cab-over-engine design would be advisable, ideally combined with a nice low windscreen to allow the driver to spot pedestrians.
And don’t forget about good access, to enable the crew to climb in and out with ease. We’re talking low-entry, minimal steps and a wide door aperture.
Finally, what about an automatic transmission to make the driver’s life as easy as possible for this type of stop-start work?
In fact, we’ve just described everything that these New York garbage trucks do not have! But don’t they look great?
Mack
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Not so new Mack
Not as practical as an FL, but a lot nicer to look at.
Autocar