SHACMAN X6 6×4 Telescopic Roll-off Skip Loader Garbage Truck

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Swing arm refuse truck (20cbm)
General	Chassis Brand	Sagmoto /Shacman Series
	Overall Dimension(L×W×H)	Approx 8600×2600×3450mm
	GVW / Kerb Weight	25000kg / approx 11000kg
Cab	Cab Capacity	3 seats
	Air Conditioner	Standard equipped
Engine	Fuel Type	Diesel
	Engine Brand	Weichai (Cummins alternative optional)
	Rated Power	336HP/247kW
	Displacement	9.7L
	Emission Standard	Euro2/Euro3/Euro5 optional
Chassis Parameter	Drive Type	6×4
	Transmission	Fast 10-speed manual gearbox with PTO interface
	Wheelbase/No.of axle	4350+1350mm / 3 axles
	Tyre Specification	12R22.5 / 315/80R22.5
	Tyre Number	10pcs +1 spare tyre
	Max Speed	90km/h
	Paint	Standard: white cab + customized superstructure color
Superstructure	Waste Box Capacity	20cbm
	Waste Box Material	5–6mm Q235 high strength carbon steel
	Rated Lifting Load	12Ton
	Working Cycle Time	≤60s per full loading & unloading
	Hydraulic Control	In-cab manual lever control
	Hydraulic System	Domestic brand gear pump, working pressure 20–25MPa
	Bin Feature	Reinforced lifting lug, anti-tilt safety chain, bottom sewage collection tank
	Anti-corrosion	Sandblasting + epoxy primer + weather-resistant finish paint

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Introduction

Swing arm refuse truck (also named Swing Arm Garbage Truck, skip loader garbage truck, or container garbage truck) is a specialized hydraulic-powered sanitation vehicle designed for efficient collection, transportation, and unloading of municipal solid waste, residential trash, and industrial debris. It is widely deployed in urban communities, residential compounds, hospitals, schools, factories, and sanitation departments.

1. Core Structure & Components

Chassis: Built on a heavy-duty commercial truck chassis (e.g., 4X2, 6X4), with a reliable diesel engine, providing stable power and load capacity ranging from 1 ton to 20 tons.

Hydraulic Swing Arm Mechanism: The key functional part—a box-type steel structure mounted on the vehicle side, driven by hydraulic cylinders. It features a 145° rotation angle and a hook/grabber at the end to lock onto garbage bins.

Garbage Bin (Hopper): A detachable, watertight metal container (boat-shaped or square) made of carbon steel or stainless steel. Capacities typically range from 3m³ to 10m³, with open or sealed designs.

Hydraulic System: Consists of a power take-off (PTO), gear pump, multi-way directional valve, relief valve, and hydraulic locks. It controls the swing arm’s extension, rotation, lifting, and bin tilting.

Enclosed Compartment: The truck’s rear body is sealed to prevent waste leakage and odor spread during transit.

Stabilizer Legs: Hydraulically operated legs extend during operation to stabilize the vehicle and prevent tipping.

1. Product Overview

2. Working Principle

3. Daily Application Scenarios

4. Comparison with Traditional Sanitation Trucks

5. Buying Guide

6. Operation and Maintenance Tips

7. Frequently Asked Questions

Conclusion

1. Product Overview

Core Advantages

High working efficiencyFully hydraulic automatic operation, fast dumping cycle, one truck for multiple bins.

Cost & labor savingSingle-person operation, no manual garbage handling, low maintenance cost.

Strong flexibilityManeuverable structure, suitable for narrow roads, communities and factory zones.

Environment-friendlySealed body and bins prevent leakage, odor and secondary pollution.

Safe & stableEquipped with stabilizing legs and hydraulic lock system, anti-tipping design.

Durable & easy to maintainHigh-strength steel structure, standard hydraulic parts, long service life.

2. Working Principle

The whole working principle of Swing Arm Refuse Truck relies on heavy-duty commercial chassis power output and side-mounted hydraulic swing arm mechanism. After engaging power take-off, the engine transmits power to the hydraulic system, driving hydraulic cylinders to control the swing arm’s 145° rotation, extension and lifting actions.

Before loading and unloading, hydraulic stabilizer legs stretch out to support the ground and balance vehicle gravity. The end hook of swing arm locks the hanging points of detachable garbage bins tightly, then finishes grabbing, lifting and bin positioning automatically. Relying on matched hydraulic valves and hydraulic locks, the whole hydraulic action stays stable without sudden shaking.

Thanks to fully detachable bin design, the truck can leave empty watertight bins on collection sites and transport full waste bins to disposal stations, realizing efficient cyclic waste collection workflow.

3. Daily Application Scenarios

Municipal Sanitation: Daily waste collection on urban narrow roads, downtown streets and public zones
Residential Community Cleaning: Household waste collection in dense residential quarters and villa compounds
Industrial Park Service: Production debris, packaging waste disposal for factories and industrial zones
Public Facilities Sanitation: Waste collection for schools, hospitals and scenic spots

4. Comparison with Traditional Models

Vs Integrated Garbage Trucks: Conventional integrated sanitation trucks adopt fixed carriage structure, requiring long downtime for waste loading. Swing arm refuse truck adopts separable bin design to realize non-stop cyclic operation and boost working efficiency.

Vs Ordinary Sanitation Vehicles: Most traditional waste trucks lack independent side-mounted swing arm and matched hydraulic system, unable to separate bins from vehicle body. Swing arm refuse truck integrates complete hydraulic drive system to cut long-term operational cost.

Vs Manual Waste Collection: Manual cleaning requires massive labor cost and faces hygiene risks. This hydraulic swing arm refuse truck supports single-person full-automatic operation, cutting labor input greatly.

Swing arm refuse truck (20cbm)
General	Chassis Brand	Sagmoto /Shacman Series
	Overall Dimension(L×W×H)	Approx 8600×2600×3450mm
	GVW / Kerb Weight	25000kg / approx 11000kg
Cab	Cab Capacity	3 seats
	Air Conditioner	Standard equipped
Engine	Fuel Type	Diesel
	Engine Brand	Weichai (Cummins alternative optional)
	Rated Power	336HP/247kW
	Displacement	9.7L
	Emission Standard	Euro2/Euro3/Euro5 optional
Chassis Parameter	Drive Type	6×4
	Transmission	Fast 10-speed manual gearbox with PTO interface
	Wheelbase/No.of axle	4350+1350mm / 3 axles
	Tyre Specification	12R22.5 / 315/80R22.5
	Tyre Number	10pcs +1 spare tyre
	Max Speed	90km/h
	Paint	Standard: white cab + customized superstructure color
Superstructure	Waste Box Capacity	20cbm
	Waste Box Material	5–6mm Q235 high strength carbon steel
	Rated Lifting Load	12Ton
	Working Cycle Time	≤60s per full loading & unloading
	Hydraulic Control	In-cab manual lever control
	Hydraulic System	Domestic brand gear pump, working pressure 20–25MPa
	Bin Feature	Reinforced lifting lug, anti-tilt safety chain, bottom sewage collection tank
	Anti-corrosion	Sandblasting + epoxy primer + weather-resistant finish paint

5. Buying Guide

For global sanitation purchasers, verify core configurations before purchasing qualified swing arm refuse trucks:

Heavy-Duty Chassis: Adopt certified 4X2/6X4 commercial chassis with reliable diesel engine, 1-20 ton adjustable load capacity.

Side-Mounted Hydraulic Swing Arm: Standard box-type steel swing arm, 145° rotation angle, stable hydraulic locking function for bin grabbing.

Watertight Detachable Bins: Optional carbon steel or stainless steel bins, 3-10m³ capacity, sealed or open customized design.

Complete Hydraulic Assembly: Equipped with matched PTO, gear pump and hydraulic locks to avoid oil leakage and hydraulic failure.

Safety & Enclosure Devices: Hydraulic stabilizing legs plus fully sealed rear compartment to guarantee safety and environmental performance.

6. Operation and Maintenance Tips

Standard operation and routine maintenance can protect hydraulic components, extend vehicle lifespan and reduce operation failures:

Daily Operation Specifications

Regular Maintenance Advice

Inspect hydraulic oil pressure, swing arm lubrication and PTO status before startup; forbid overload operation
Fully extend hydraulic stabilizing legs before swing arm rotation and bin lifting to prevent vehicle tipping
Align swing arm hook with bin hanging points accurately, avoid offset locking
Operate hydraulic valves gently, prohibit violent swing arm rotation to protect hydraulic cylinders
Clean bin sealing grooves and rear compartment regularly to keep waterproof performance

7. Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What are official international names of this sanitation vehicle?

Replace hydraulic oil every 12 months, clean hydraulic filter regularly to prevent pipeline blockage
Lubricate swing arm rotation joints biweekly to reduce abrasion and jamming risks
Check hydraulic sealing rings and oil pipelines monthly to eliminate oil leakage
Repaint anti-rust coating on bins and swing arm steel structure to resist corrosion
Calibrate hydraulic lock and relief valve quarterly to stabilize hydraulic pressure

A1: Its universal names include Swing Arm Refuse Truck, Swing Arm Garbage Truck, Skip Loader Garbage Truck and Container Garbage Truck.

Q2: What is the biggest difference from ordinary garbage trucks?

A2: It adopts side-mounted 145° rotatable hydraulic swing arm and fully detachable watertight bins, equipped with complete matched hydraulic assembly, featuring wider load range and stronger environmental adaptability.

Q3: Does it support single-person operation?

A3: Yes. The whole picking, lifting and dumping process can be finished by one driver inside the cab, no extra labor required.

Q4: How to avoid secondary pollution during transportation?

A4: Equipped with watertight detachable bins and sealed rear compartment, it blocks sewage leakage, dust and odor diffusion to realize eco-friendly transportation.

Q5: What safety configurations are equipped?

A5: It is fitted with hydraulic stabilizing legs, hydraulic lock system and anti-tipping hydraulic program to guarantee dumping and driving safety.

Conclusion

Swing Arm Refuse Truck (also named swing arm garbage truck, skip loader garbage truck, or container garbage truck) is a hydraulic-driven sanitation vehicle assembled with side-mounted rotatable swing arm and detachable watertight bins.

Integrated with high working efficiency, labor-cost saving, flexible maneuverability, environmental protection and operational safety, this vehicle solves defects of low efficiency, pollution risks and high labor cost of traditional sanitation equipment. It fits municipal, medical, educational, industrial and residential sanitation scenarios perfectly.

With standardized hydraulic parts, optional multi-spec chassis and customizable garbage bins, it is durable, easy-maintenance sanitation equipment for global environmental protection and municipal clients.

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Swing arm refuse truck (20cbm)
General	Chassis Brand	Sagmoto /Shacman Series
	Overall Dimension(L×W×H)	Approx 8600×2600×3450mm
	GVW / Kerb Weight	25000kg / approx 11000kg
Cab	Cab Capacity	3 seats
	Air Conditioner	Standard equipped
Engine	Fuel Type	Diesel
	Engine Brand	Weichai (Cummins alternative optional)
	Rated Power	336HP/247kW
	Displacement	9.7L
	Emission Standard	Euro2/Euro3/Euro5 optional
Chassis Parameter	Drive Type	6×4
	Transmission	Fast 10-speed manual gearbox with PTO interface
	Wheelbase/No.of axle	4350+1350mm / 3 axles
	Tyre Specification	12R22.5 / 315/80R22.5
	Tyre Number	10pcs +1 spare tyre
	Max Speed	90km/h
	Paint	Standard: white cab + customized superstructure color
Superstructure	Waste Box Capacity	20cbm
	Waste Box Material	5–6mm Q235 high strength carbon steel
	Rated Lifting Load	12Ton
	Working Cycle Time	≤60s per full loading & unloading
	Hydraulic Control	In-cab manual lever control
	Hydraulic System	Domestic brand gear pump, working pressure 20–25MPa
	Bin Feature	Reinforced lifting lug, anti-tilt safety chain, bottom sewage collection tank
	Anti-corrosion	Sandblasting + epoxy primer + weather-resistant finish paint

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Introduction

Table of Contents

1. Product Overview

2. Working Principle

3. Daily Application Scenarios

4. Comparison with Traditional Models

5. Buying Guide

6. Operation and Maintenance Tips

7. Frequently Asked Questions

Conclusion