2025 McNeilus Heavy Duty

Chassis

Packer Type: 3.5 yd³ Tailgate – Heavy Duty Rear Loader
GVW Category: 33,001 lbs or greater
Chassis: Peterbilt 520 (2025)
Steering: Streetside seated
Fuel: Diesel (Stainless Steel tank)
Engine: PACCAR MX-11 (Post-1/1/2017 emissions) – 300 HP
Transmission: Allison 3000 RDS
Double Frame: Yes
Cab Mirrors: Aero style
Pump Drive: U-joint front mount (FEPTO)
Exhaust: Left-hand vertical
Suspension: Rear – Hendrickson Haulmaax spring
Rear Axle: Dual tire tandem
Battery Box: Street side frame mounted

Body

Model: 2516 REL 3.5HD
Capacity: 25 yd³ Rear Loader
Body Floor: 3/16" AR200
Hopper Bottom: 1/4" AR200 with CS 1.5" drain
Roof: Standard
Access Door: Stainless steel, hinged forward
Access Ladder: ANSI fold-up with shutdown
Tube Cover: Standard front hydraulic tube cover

Body Options

Cab Controls: In-dash control switches
Control Mounts: Curbside standard linkage (Slide & Sweep)
Top Hole Mounting Location: Upper hole
Power Distribution Module: Front of body, stainless steel top (standard)
Load Edge: B-Type (Standard/Bayne)
Tailgate:

• Lock: Turnbuckle lock

• Lift Cylinder: Standard

• Steps: 16"–24" adjustable

• Seal: Standard height

Nitrited Slide & Sweep Pin: Included
Hook Retaining Loop: Streetside
Reever: Mounting brackets only
Telematics: Enabled

Hydraulics

Pump: Standard gear pump
Reservoir: Steel, inside of body mounted
Breather Cap: Filler/breather on reservoir
Filler Cap: Standard
Fluid: ISO46 – US Oil
Filters:

• Return: Schroeder in-reservoir

• Sample Port: Check fluid KP14NV 90°

Shutoff Valve: Yellow handle ball valve
Valve on Return Line: Not included
Pressure Test Port: Included
TG/Ejector Valve Location: Front of body
Ejector Cylinder: Mailhot
Slide & Sweep Cylinders: Rosenboom
Hose Wrap: Cordura wrap (required hoses)
Extra Valves:

• Reever/Winch: 1

• Container Tipper: 1

• Cart Tipper: 1 

Lighting

DOT Lights: Economy LED
Light & Harness Package: Standard 12V
Smart Lights: 4" Peterson (tailgate and tailgate side), Qty 6
Tailgate Corner Lights: 4" amber turn signals
Reverse Lights: Truck-Lite 4" upper reverse
Mid-Body DOT Light: Oval amber turn signal/marker
Work Lights:

• Hopper: Two 5" Economy round LEDs

• Mid-Body: Fender-mounted round 5" LED

Work Light Switch: Single switch (controls both mid-body lights)

Camera System

System: SSV 9" Monitor/DVR (6-port)
Monitor Mount: Center overhead with swivel
Monitor Display (Reverse): Tailgate camera
Cameras: Qty 1

• Location: Center tailgate cylinder support beam

Residential Options

Cart Tipper Controls: Curbside manual linkage
Tipper Mount Style: Bolted

Misc. Body Equipment

Auto-Neutral: Enabled
Battery Box: Street side frame mounted
Backup Alarm: PRECO 1059 dual tone (lower light box)
Shovel Holder: Tailgate ejector mount
Front Mudflaps: Black with McNeilus logo