Nobody has more experience with automated refuse collection than Heil, and no product has a longer track record than Heil’s Rapid Rail® side loader. More than 20 years after its introduction the Rapid Rail® continues to be the standard to which all others are compared. And it’s no wonder. Rapid Rail’s 8-foot reach, fast cycle times and continuous packing make it a highly productive and efficient choice for automated collection.
Rapid Rail® was invented by the “father of automation,” Marc Stragier, in the desert of Arizona back in the late 1960s. Marc envisioned a method of refuse collection that would save money, but more importantly spare his municipal workers the physical punishment of manual collection in the tortuous desert heat. Today, as the New Products Manager for Heil, Marc continues to be the visionary for our industry, but he also works with Heil engineers as they continuously improve the product that started it all.
Recent modifications to the Rapid Rail® have made it easier to maintain, easier to operate, more efficient and more able to withstand the daily rigors of automated collection.
A rich tradition of performance and advanced features
• 8-foot reach
• 1,600 lb. lift capacity
• 8-second cycle time
• Operate-In-Gear-At-Idle
• Continuous packing with unique paddle packer design
• 3-piece Cordaflex loader harness
• Deutsch electrical connectors and rotary actuated switches
• Sizes Available: 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 30, and 32 Cubic yards
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• Standard on today’s Rapid Rail
• Reduces fuel consumption as much as 20%
• Finish routes faster
• Quieter, smoother operation
• Saves wear and tear on body as well as chassis components, especially engine and transmission
• Tamper proof module
Continuous Packing
• Unique paddle packer design constantly sweeps hopper
• Operator can continue running route, dumping containers, without stopping to cycle packer
• Proven 20 year design
• Continuous compaction
Improved Loader Harness
• Cordaflex 3-piece design
• Extends life of loader harness
• Metal bulkhead fitting relieves strain on the harness
• Larger bend radius extends harness life
• “Fire hose” has been eliminated to simplify maintenance
Electrical Refinements
• Diodes incorporated into coils reduce the number of wires necessary in the body harness• Improved mounting of coordinator board eliminates the possibility of short circuits with metal control box
• Deutsch connectors and rotary actuated switches withstand harsh environments, provide reliable service
