Rating of the best garbage trucks for 2024

Despite all the efforts of ecologists and innovative developments of scientists, the problem of utilization of household waste has remained relevant for many years. It is difficult for residents of most cities to imagine the volumes that are daily removed from their settlements, however, according to rough estimates, if waste collection is stopped for just one year, then about 5 kg of garbage will fall on 1 square meter. And, despite the fact that the numbers already look frightening, the volumes only continue to grow at a colossal pace, reaching an increase of 800 billion tons annually.

That is why now, as never before, there is a huge demand for municipal equipment, and in particular garbage trucks. It is hard to believe, but their total part as a percentage of all equipment can be up to 40%, and vehicle fleets throughout Russia annually acquire up to 3 thousand new units of equipment. Modern garbage trucks are specialized cargo special equipment with the sole purpose of efficiently dealing with the removal of household waste. However, the characteristics and appearance of different models can vary significantly, from the method of loading to the method of compaction. The rating of the best garbage trucks for 2024 will allow you to quickly familiarize yourself with the leaders of municipal cleaning equipment, their characteristics and features of work.

You can quickly get acquainted with the results of the rating and compare the features and capabilities of cars by looking at the table below:

Model	Loading type	Standard chassis	Body capacity	Compaction factor	Manufacturer country	The cost
KamAZ EKO-MB18k	Side	KamAZ- 53605-3950-23	16 m3	6:1	Russia	On request
MK-1451-13	Side	GAZ-C41R13	8 m3	up to 2.5	Russia	2 825 000 rub
GeesinkNorba GPM IV	Rear	MAN TGM 19.250	21 m3	7:1	Holland	15 500 321 rub
KO-440V new	Rear	KamAZ-53605	19 m3	from 2.5 to 7	Russia	RUB 4,752,000
Farid T1	Rear	KAMAZ, MAZ	19 m3	6:1	Italy	On request
Hidro-Mak	Rear	KAMAZ, Mitsubishi Fuso	18 m3	6:1	Turkey	RUB 6 114 242

Important! All prices in the article are approximate and may vary significantly depending on the configuration and the availability of additional options, it should also be noted that most manufacturers are ready to discuss individual terms of cooperation.

Garbage trucks with side loading

One of the most popular types of municipal vehicles in post-Soviet countries. It is meaningless to describe in detail the features of such garbage trucks - they have a similar principle of operation, which will be discussed below with specific examples. But the main advantages of the technique include:

• Cost (cheaper than rear-loading versions);
• Ease of maintenance and repair;
• Can be operated by one person.

As a result, they are great for small towns and villages where the volume of waste is not high. The main disadvantages are:

• Weak compaction (the greater the compaction coefficient, the more debris gets into the tank);
• Duration of emptying the container;
• Waste can often be thrown out and scattered;
• There is no possibility of manual loading.

Among other things, side loading has many moving parts, which also poses an additional hazard and requires more caution from employees when working.

KamAZ EKO-MB18k

Cost: upon request on the official website (based on many factors).

This car is assembled in Kemerovo (KORMZ) and is considered one of the most successful body models among Russian manufacturers. The frameless body has a rather original shape and, most importantly, excellent strength and an increased level of rigidity. Also, due to this shape, the engineers managed to achieve an increase in the usable body area and increase the volume of the loading space.

Thanks to the good design of the press plate, the machine can carry out automatic container unloading and pressing. The modified gripper-manipulator has an increased load capacity (limit of 700 kg), can rotate, work with any type of garbage cans and has a function to return to its original position (central).

Before lifting, the container is fixed with special automatic clamps, and the lifting itself is carried out vertically and perpendicularly, which avoids the scattering of garbage at a low height.

The usable body volume is 18 m3 and the compaction process takes 13 seconds. By the way, the maximum loading weight depends on the modification of the body and ranges from 8405 to 9425 kg (the chassis KAMAZ-53605 is used).

Of the interesting features, it is worth highlighting the possibility of choosing a variation of the engine when ordering - gas or diesel.

• Acceptable prices;
• Ease of maintenance and repair;
• Good body strength;
• Automatic unloading and pressing;
• Reinforced grip-manipulator (with the function of returning to the starting position);
• Good carrying capacity;
• The speed of the compaction process.

• Waste can be scattered during loading;
• No manual loading.

Main technical characteristics: standard chassis KamAZ- 53605-3950-23, body capacity - 16 m3, fuel - diesel, seal 6: 1, carrying capacity: waste up to 9000 kg, manipulator up to 700 kg.

MK-1451-13

Cost: 2,825,000 rubles.

The version from the Ryazhsky auto repair plant is in many ways similar to the previous model, but it has a more compact size. Thanks to this, the car is ideal for cities with dense buildings and limited space.

The MK-1451-13 is installed on the GAZon NEXT chassis. Able to work with standard containers (0.75 m3). It has an attractive appearance due to the use of bending and laser cutting technologies, as well as excellent structural rigidity. It is worth noting that the body is also completely sealed, and all its parts undergo high-quality anti-corrosion treatment, which makes it possible to extend the life of the garbage truck even in a destructive environment.

When ordering online, you should pay attention that the standard variation of the garbage truck is right-handed (finding the manipulator). However, the plant also produces left-hand samples on request. It is possible to order a manipulator control system directly from the cab.

Good basic equipment, which includes Italian-made hydraulic valves, high-pressure hoses made in accordance with the European DIN standard, as well as seals for Bussak-Shamban hydraulic cylinders with an operating temperature range from –30 to +80 ° C.

• Attractive price;
• Sealed body;
• Long service life;
• Possibility to order additional options and modifications;
• Good basic equipment.

• Small body (however, the car is positioned as compact);
• Low compaction ratio - up to 2.5;
• No manual loading;
• The standard manipulator is not very durable.

The garbage truck has a useful body volume of 8 m3 and is capable of transporting waste weighing up to 2520 kg. The sealing capacity of the press is up to 2.5 times.In addition to the standard manipulator with a lifting capacity of 700 kg, there are design options with increased strength. Engine type - diesel. The standard chassis is GAZ-C41R13.

Garbage trucks with rear loading

This type of special equipment is more technologically advanced and convenient, however, and as a result, more expensive and more demanding to maintain. These cars are often bought by utilities in large cities - despite their price, they perfectly cope with a variety of tasks, and due to their high compression ratio, they are able to carry more loads, which allows the fleet to reduce the number of vehicles used.

• Adaptation to different containers and types of work;
• Virtually no waste scattering;
• Safety - there are no moving parts outside the car;
• Automatic mode and the possibility of manual loading.

• Service cost and price;
• Models with a high level of compaction, as a rule, are produced abroad and cost two to three times more expensive than their Russian counterparts.

An important fact - Belarusian / Russian-made chassis are better suited for dirt roads than Western competitors.

GeesinkNorba GPM IV

Price: 15 500 321 rubles.

As the name of the section implies, the loading mechanism for these cars is located at the back of the body. Such garbage trucks can often be found in almost all municipal services in Russia. However, if we talk about a specific model, then the Dutch company GeesinkNorba has been the leader for a long time. Their models have a very different focus and functionality, but the most popular solution with a good price / quality ratio is the GPM IV. Among the features of the superstructure, reliability is distinguished, and the ability to work in difficult conditions for a long time.

It is worth noting that the garbage truck has a fairly advanced design based on unique technologies. Thus, the pressing mechanism is capable of producing an incredibly high compaction coefficient, which reaches 7. Also, an important innovation of the company in garbage disposal - most analogs press waste, resting them against the upper part of the body, which contributes to the rapid wear of the main parts. GeesinkNorba engineers went further in this matter and created a system that is able to distribute debris evenly throughout the body, thereby not only protecting against premature wear of the machine part and extending its life, but also increasing the useful volume of the tank. This also includes the possibility of loading bulky waste - the width of the loading opening is equal to the width of the entire body, so there should not be any problems with bulky items in urban use.

The bodies themselves are produced in various variations - from 12 to 28 m3, however, regardless of size, they are made of Hardox and Domex steel, which has excellent qualities and allows for a long time to work under a serious load.

Also, this model is often used for transporting large-sized objects to disposal sites or waste transfer stations. By the way, the lifting device of the machine is multifunctional and has a carrying capacity of up to 1 ton, which allows it to work with the absolute majority of containers that are used in Russia. Another interesting feature of the GeesinkNorba GPM IV is the manual lowering of the hatch roof with a lower beam when loading large-sized waste bags.

Taking into account the fact that the production of electric cars is actively developing in the world, GeesinkNorba is already developing cars with the installation of equipment on a chassis equipped with an electric motor.

• Convenient to operate;
• Many variations and models;
• High compaction ratio;
• Uniform distribution of waste;
• Possibility of loading bulk waste;
• Strong and durable Hardox and Domex steel;
• High carrying capacity;
• Loading capacity of the manipulator.

• Cost;

Main technical characteristics: standard chassis MAN TGM 19.250, body capacity - 21 m3, fuel - diesel, seal 7: 1, manipulator lifting capacity up to 800 kg.

KO-440V new

Cost: 4,752,000 rubles.

Domestic manufacturers also have good models in stock, and one of them is KO-440V new, produced by the Arzamas Municipal Engineering Plant. As you can see from the “new” prefix, this is a modified version of the popular garbage truck, which received an increased body by 3 m3, as well as a greater compaction coefficient (it is possible to manually adjust the pressure generated by the press plate). The volume of the tank allows you to easily load 100 European standard tanks of 1.1 m3.

Of the advantages, it is worth highlighting the hydraulic cylinders placed on the side walls. This solution helps to extend the service life, and also greatly simplifies the repair processes.

The body is made of an all-metal plate, has spherical sidewalls (reinforced with a curved profile), which act as stiffeners, thereby increasing the strength and durability of the body. By the way, all these innovations are present for a reason - the body is really designed for heavy loads. An interesting feature is also the reinforced bottom of the loading bucket (its thickness is 8mm). At the request of the buyer, the plant manufactures a ladle from a durable steel grade HARDOX 400.

The pressing process was also redesigned so that the total cycle time was reduced to 25 seconds. Another plus is the complete unloading of waste from the bucket - there are no residues left in it. The presence of a slide valve for the drainage system from the bucket will also be very useful, which greatly simplifies work in low temperatures. An unambiguous advantage, which cannot be ignored, is the large ground clearance. And although it was originally designed to increase the cross-country ability at landfills, even on ordinary roads in some CIS countries, this factor will be a significant plus.

Interestingly, the standard kit includes an "apron" - a device that makes it impossible to spill waste particles during unloading. As an option, a tank weighing system can be purchased that can recognize tanks by number. It is possible to order and install a gantry grab (with the help of you can load bulky waste up to 3 tons).

• Ease of maintenance and repair;
• Good body strength;
• Reinforced loading bucket;
• Possibility of ordering models made of strong and durable HARDOX 400 steel;
• Drainage drain from the bucket;
• High ground clearance (well suited for dirt roads and landfills);
• "Apron" included;
• Availability of additional options.

• Pressing time;
• The price is higher than that of domestic competitors (although if we consider it as an inexpensive analogue of GeesinkNorba GPM IV, then the purchase looks justified).

Main technical characteristics: standard KamAZ-53605 chassis, body capacity - 19 m3, fuel - diesel, seal from 2.5 to 7, carrying capacity: waste up to 7275 kg, manipulator up to 800 kg, portal grip up to 3000 kg.

Farid T1

Cost: upon request on the official website (based on many factors).

This is another “foreigner” who has taken root well in post-Soviet realities. The main advantage of the Italian garbage truck, in addition to reliability, is, of course, that it is heavy-duty, which means that it is able not only to transport significant volumes of waste, but also to compact, transport and unload qualitatively (independently, this process is completely mechanized) without loss of content. It is noteworthy that in addition to automatic loading, FARID Industrie S.p.A. It is also designed for manual collection of solid waste, which significantly expands the range of capabilities of this machine.

The body of the "Italian" is frame made of pipes with a square cross section. The inside of the tank is made in the form of a steel sphere, the material of which is resistant to deformation and destruction.Thanks to the use of solid steel sheets, the walls have good stiffness and also correctly distribute the load. By the way, the shape of the tank facilitates the complete release of liquids, which prevents rust and corrosion.

The hydraulic cylinders, like the domestic KO-440V new, are placed outside the body and, at the same time, are additionally protected by folding panels. The very system of compaction of two plates moving along the guides. But the automatic unloading takes place thanks to a curved plate, which is distinguished by high strength and a shape that facilitates the removal of all impurities. It is also worth noting that the tipping for garbage cans is equipped with both a Euro gripper and a scallop, and complies with the DIN standard.

Standard variation of FARID Industrie S.p.A. works with containers with a volume of not more than 1.1 m3, however, upon request, the company manufactures and installs a portal loader up to 8 m3.

• Full automation;
• Heavy-duty;
• Possibility of manual loading;
• The body is strong, durable and resistant to deformation;
• Liquid drain system;
• Uniform load distribution;
• Hydraulic cylinders are taken out and additionally protected;
• A wide range of possibilities;
• Sealing 6: 1.

• Price;
• Difficulties with the repair.

Main technical characteristics: standard chassis KAMAZ, MAZ, body capacity - 19 m3, fuel - diesel, 6: 1 seal.

Hidro-Mak

Price: 6 114 242 rubles (prices vary greatly depending on the chassis and additional options).

But this is a really advanced machine, capable of not only transporting garbage and having a built-in system for washing garbage cans. It seems something complicated, but this model is already present on the roads of Russia and has gained some popularity.

The washing system itself is located at the rear of the body and consists of a pair of nozzles, the rotation of which can be controlled and set the pressure in the range of 80-100 bar. The garbage truck bunker itself has a volume of 19 m3. And immediately behind the driver's cab, a 1900 liter fresh water tank is mounted. On average, one tank wash uses up to 20 liters of water. With an average pump capacity of 45–66 l / min, about 2–4 containers per minute can be washed (15 to 30 seconds per tank). It is noteworthy that all the dirty water is collected in a special tank with a slightly smaller volume (1400 m3). Interestingly, the delivery set includes a gun for manual washing, which allows, if necessary, to clean the machine itself or the area where there are garbage cans.

However, convenience comes at a price in the literal sense - extra tanks cost money, they have a decent weight, and the systems require fuel to operate. Also, be sure to consider that in many regions of Russia, the operation of the machine will be difficult during the cold season. However, for an additional fee, the manufacturer equips cars with a water heating system, so everything depends only on finances. Another unpleasant moment in the operation of such installations is noise - it is unlikely that residents of nearby houses will appreciate the really loud sound of the washing system at 6 in the morning. However, as mentioned above, the car is not mass in the post-Soviet space, however, it has already gained some popularity as a universal communal technique.

• Universal car;
• Quality and reliability;
• A huge number of additional options;
• Washing installation;
• Possibility of manual washing;
• Good compaction level;
• Inexpensive and practical KAMAZ chassis.

• Cost;
• Work during the cold season may be limited;
• Noise;
• Low prevalence in the CIS countries.

Main technical characteristics: standard KAMAZ chassis, Mitsubishi Fuso, body capacity - 18 m3, fuel - diesel, 6: 1 seal. The manufacturer offers a large number of modifications that fundamentally change both the characteristics and the price of the car.

Summing up

Today, big changes are taking place in the municipal equipment market - old, lumbering and ineffective garbage trucks are gradually replacing new models with a huge list of possibilities.However, despite all the efforts of engineers, the trends of recent years have not changed - garbage trucks with side loading are gradually going to the landfill themselves, losing to cars with rear loading. Yes, as long as they have one significant advantage - cost. However, versatility, convenience, efficiency and safety (it is worth highlighting separately, because when side loading mechanisms rise to a height of up to 3 meters, while the rear ones rarely exceed the bar of 1.5 meters) make more and more utilities abandon proven models in favor of new products.

In addition, the rear loading scheme implies manual loading, which is sometimes simply necessary, and also has a greater sealing ability. And in the long term, the purchase of such a car is profitable - it holds more garbage, which means it is able to transport goods in fewer times, which allows you to save on fuel, and even on the number of cars. However, today the choice of communal vehicles is so great that it is quite possible to pick up a car for any needs, from inexpensive and easy-to-maintain domestic models to expensive tech giants of the world scale.