Refuse Collection Vehicles

Yes, we can mount bodies on most chassis brands. We are a certified body builder workshop and can adapt the solution to your chosen chassis.

Lead time depends on the body type and configuration. Typically 3–6 months from order. Contact us for a more precise timeframe based on your specifications.

Yes, we offer full service, maintenance contracts and spare parts. Our workshop in Drammen has extensive experience with all types of refuse collection bodies.

Yes, we can transfer bodies between chassis. This is a cost-effective solution when the chassis is worn out but the body is still in good condition.

A compact refuse collection vehicle that collects waste in tight areas and tranships it to a larger vehicle at a central location. The Orus range in the Terberg Environmental portfolio is developed for this type of vehicle.

It varies by type. A standard 2-axle rear loader is typically 8–10 m long, 2.5 m wide and 3.2–3.5 m high. Compact satellite vehicles are 5–7 m long, while large 3-axle rear loaders can be 10–12 m.

A standard 2-axle refuse collection vehicle has a gross vehicle weight of 18–26 tonnes. The kerb weight is typically 10–14 tonnes, giving a payload of 8–12 tonnes of waste. Three-axle vehicles can have a gross weight of up to 32 tonnes.

Typically 8–11 m for a standard 2-axle rear loader. Three-axle vehicles have 10–13 m, but with a steerable rear axle it can come down to 8–10 m. Compact satellite vehicles have only 6–8 m.

Typically 3.2–3.8 m depending on chassis type and body size. Compact satellite vehicles can be as low as 2.5–3.0 m. Height is an important consideration when designing waste rooms and door openings.

Yes, provided the vehicle is built and approved in accordance with safety standard NS-EN 1501. Speed is then limited to a maximum of 30 km/h, reversing is locked or warned, and the operator must hold a deadman's switch to confirm they are safely positioned.

Yes, fully electric chassis exist. A more common solution is a diesel or gas chassis combined with battery-powered hydraulics, where the body functions are driven by a separate battery system or the chassis's 24 V battery. This significantly reduces noise and emissions at collection stops.

A rear loader loads waste from the rear via a tipper/lifter and compresses it in the collection body. A side loader has a mechanical arm on the side that lifts and empties containers without the driver leaving the cab. Rear loaders are most common in Norway, while side loaders are used more where a single operator handles the entire route.