Half/Pack Front load Garbage Trucks
The world’s leading front loader since 1969.
Built to Work Hard.
Built to Last.
Built for Every Route.
The Heil® Half/Pack® front-load garbage truck body has consistently delivered proven performance in some of the most demanding environments imaginable, earning a loyal following of users who rely on its unmatched dependability and appreciate its lowest total cost of ownership.
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Proven Strength and Performance.
The Heil Half/Pack front loader has earned its reputation by performing day after day in the most demanding collection environments. Its interlaced subframe and double walled hopper create a rigid, durable foundation designed to withstand intense compaction forces while maintaining long term structural integrity. With decades of refinement and real world validation, the Half/Pack delivers consistent performance, dependable uptime, and a proven path to lower total cost of collection.
Confidence You Can Rely On.
Reliable sensor technology eliminates frequent adjustments associated with traditional proximity switches, providing precise control and consistent operation. Shur-Lock tailgate locks secure payloads and allow safe in cab operation, while integrated diagnostics give operators and technicians real time visibility into system performance. The result is predictable operation and confidence on every route.
Productivity That Keeps Routes Moving.
Every element of the Half/Pack is designed to keep operators productive and routes on schedule. Fast arm and packer cycle times reduce idle time and allow more stops per shift, while efficient compaction maximizes payloads and minimizes disposal trips. Optional Lightning Cylinders further decrease cycle times, helping fleets complete routes faster without sacrificing control or durability.
Engineered for Real World Durability.
From raised packer tracks to zinc plated hydraulic tubes, the Half/Pack is built to thrive in abrasive, corrosive environments. High tensile steel construction resists wear and fatigue, while hardened rod scrapers protect hydraulic components from contamination. These features work together to extend service life, reduce unplanned downtime, and preserve long term resale value.
Lower Cost of Collection Starts Here.
The Half/Pack is engineered to deliver measurable savings over the life of the truck. Reduced maintenance points, simplified service access, and corrosion resistant components help keep trucks on route instead of in the shop. Increased payload efficiency and faster cycles translate directly into fuel savings, lower labor costs, and fewer trips, all contributing to one of the lowest total costs of collection in the industry.
Designed to Fit Your Operation.
With multiple body sizes, weight optimized configurations, and compatibility with systems like the Curotto-Can®, the Half/Pack adapts to a wide range of residential and commercial applications. Whether navigating tight urban streets, servicing high volume commercial stops, or maximizing legal payloads in weight restricted areas, the Half/Pack delivers the flexibility fleets need without compromising performance or durability.
Delivering The Lowest Total Cost of Collection (TCC)
Lowest Total Cost of Collection (TCC)
The ultra-efficient Half/Pack provides unbeatable productivity to lower your TCC.
Can add up to:
$97,420 Savings
Over the lifetime of the truck
LIGHTNING CYLINDER PACKAGE
Decreased cycle time increases productivity.
Can add up to:
$8,600 Savings
Over the lifetime of the truck
Enhanced Improvements
Reduced proximity switches and grease locations, which result in less maintenance costs.
Can add up to:
$10,330 Savings
Over the lifetime of the truck
CNrG CNG Tailgate
Removable valve cover plates allow for quick and easy access, which reduces maintenance costs.
Can add up to:
$20,600 Savings
Over the lifetime of the truck
Zinc Plated Hydraulic Tubes
Reduces maintenance and downtime costs.
Can add up to:
$9,750 Savings
Over the lifetime of the truck
Optional Odyssey Controls
The Half/Pack with Odyssey® Controls features a refined hydraulic and electronic control system for maximum efficiency, reliability, and precise control. The Heil Commercial Half/Pack garbage truck with Odyssey Controls also has a single, easy-to-use joystick that requires minimal effort to operate, which saves time and increases productivity.
Half/Pack Standard Features
Fully-enclosed up to 19″ from the bottom of the hopper floor, to the bottom of the arc-sensor opening. This reduces the chance of waste water escaping from the body onto the chassis components.
The interlaced subframe provides exceptional strength and durability, which means your Half/Pack will enjoy a long lifespan and excellent resale value.
The Half/Pack features our Service Smart design, which simplifies routine maintenance and helps keep your asset out of the shop and on route – servicing your customers.
Standard 7″ In-Sight display provides real-time feedback, as well as optimal operator control. The operator can look to one place for all needed body information. Also, the In-Sight display offers maintenance personnel the ability to quickly and easily diagnose problems away from outside hazards and weather. 3rd Eye Camera feeds are also integrated into the display, thus eliminating the need for a separate camera monitor, freeing up line of sight and cab space.
Our exclusive “clean front head” relocates the hydraulic body valve from the front head to under the side of the body. This design reduces the influence of engine heat on the hydraulic components, as well as improving access to the valve bodies. This also means improved safety and reliability, all while reducing downtime.
Use of zinc-plated hydraulic tubes reduces hydraulic leak-causing corrosion, lessening the frequency with which components need to be replaced over the life of the body. This reduces maintenance and downtime costs.
The use of tamper-proof in-cylinder and arc sensors seamlessly gauge component locations for effortless control. This eliminates proximity switches that previously required frequent adjustment and maintenance, resulting in less downtime and maintenance costs.
The Heil in-cab operated tailgate locking system not only keeps payloads secure but also enables the operator to unlock and open the tailgate and discharge the payload from the safety of the cab. In-cab, on display notifications confirm when the tailgate is sealed.
Easy to read and understand touch button body, packer, pump and lighting controls with indicator lights come standard.
Durable covers protect tubes and hoses from damage, resulting in less maintenance.
High tensile strength steel withstands the exceptional forces of the compaction cycle and ensures maximum payloads. Our exclusive double-wall hopper reduces corrosion, which increases long-term durability.
Elevated packer and eject tracks keeps them from operating in abrasive debris or corrosive leachate. Comes standard with heavy-duty wear strips.
The scrapers help to minimize ingestion of material, such as paint, melted plastic, and leachate into the hydraulic system. This reduces the chance of objects entering the cylinder seal and causing damage.
Standard backup assist lights mounted on the body help to illuminate your surroundings while in reverse.
THE POWER OF Connected collections
Fleets face continued frustration around their ability to connect with their customers. Fleet owners need better tools to communicate with their drivers – to ensure customer needs are met – while also ensuring they are operating efficiently… and safely. Introducing Connected Collections from Environmental Solutions Group companies, Soft-Pak®, Heil, and 3rd Eye. Together, we’ve developed Connected Collections to help fleet owners make better decisions faster.
Half/Pack Optional Body Packages
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OPTIONAL 3RD EYE DIGITAL PACKAGES
Connect your refuse fleet for service verification, body/chassis data, fuel tax reporting, and route management. Includes factory installed 3rd Eye Mobile, Radar System, and the ability to connect up to six cameras.
Optional Curotto-Can Residential Package
The Curotto-Can® Automated Carry Can has the fastest load time of any automated system on the market and delivers a proven 25% to 30% productivity advantage over automated side loaders. By using the robust reliability and additional capacity of a front loader, this carry can delivers game-changing performance that will enable you to service more customers, more quickly, in more applications.
Half/Pack OPTIONAL FEATURES
CNrG Tailgate
The lower profile, fully integrated CNrG tailgate fuel delivery system will revolutionize the way you use CNG garbage trucks. Capable of holding up to six CNG tanks with a total capacity of 90 DGE.
RODENT-RESISTANT HARNESS LOOM
Optional rodent-resistant wiring harnesses are completely encapsulated in woven loom, greatly reducing down time from chewed wires.
Lightning Cylinder Package
Saves four seconds in dump cycle time. Only available with optional Odyssey Controls.
H.A.L.O. Semi-Autonomous Controls
The H.A.L.O. (Heil Autonomous Lift Option) utilizes semi-autonomous single-button operation, eliminating multi-control movement and reducing driver input by 82%. Greatly reduces training time and increases new driver productivity.
Heil Half/Pack Front Load Garbage Truck Brochure
Heil H.A.L.O. Half/Pack Front Loader Brochure
CNrG CNG Tailgate Storage Brochure
Half/Pack With Freightliner EconicSD Brochure
Curotto-Can Automated Carry Can Brochure
Nexteligence® Connected-Tech Training, where knowledge and technology meet. Designed to increase the knowledge and capabilities of Service Technicians for the Heil Product Line.
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