2026 McNeilus Heavy Duty

Chassis

Packer Type: 3.5 yd Heavy Duty Rear Loader
GVW Category: 33,001 lbs or greater
Chassis: Freightliner M2-106 
Steering: Streetside seated
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: Cummins ISL/ISC (Post-1/1/2017 emissions) – >300 HP
Transmission: Allison 3000 RDS
Transmission Oil Cooler: Not included
Double Frame: Yes
Cab Mirrors: Aero style
Pump Drive: Remote constant mesh
Exhaust: Left-hand vertical
Suspension: Rear – Hendrickson Haulmaax spring
Rear Axle: Dual tire tandem
CNG Frame Brackets: Not equipped
Chassis Integration Code: 023-006
Battery Box: Street side frame mounted

Body

Model: 2516 REL 3.5HD
Rated Capacity: 25-yard rear loader

Body Construction:

• Floor: 3/16" AR200
• Hopper bottom: 1/4" AR200 with curbside 1.5" drain

Roof: Standard
Access Door: Stainless steel, forward hinged
Access Ladder: ANSI fold-up with shutdown
Tube Cover: Standard front hydraulic tube cover
End Cap Reinforcement: Included
Throttle Advance: Keypad (curbside tailgate)

Body Options

Controls:

• Cab: In-dash control switches
• Slide & Sweep: Curbside standard linkage

Tailgate:

• Mounting: Upper hole
• Lock: Turnbuckle lock
• Lift Cylinder: Standard
• Steps: Adjustable (16"–24")
• Seal: Standard height

Load System:

• Load edge: B-Type (Standard/Bayne)
• Packer/Sweep panels: Standard
• Slide & Sweep pins: Nitrited

Hopper:

• Liner: 3/16" AR200
• Bottom: 1/4" AR200 with drain

Reever / Winch:

• Rating: 12K
• Controls: Curbside

Container Handling:

• Kick bar: 32" arms
• Controls: Curbside
• Rollers: Qty 2

Guides & Latches:

• Included (B-Type, 80" inside width)

Dock Equipment:

• Bumper pads: (2) black rubber
• Dock handle: Not included

Telematics: Enabled

Hydraulics

Pump: Gear pump
Reservoir: Standard steel, frame-mounted (street side)

Filters:

• Return: Schroeder (in-reservoir)
• Sample Port: KP14NV 90° check

Cylinders:

• Ejector: Mailhot
• Slide & Sweep: Rosenboom

Valving & Plumbing:

• TG/Ejector valve location: Front of body
• Shutoff valve: Gate valve with red handle
• Return valve: Not included

Fluid: ISO46 – US Oil

Breather / Filler: Filler/breather with standard cap
Hose Protection: Cordura wrap (required hoses)
Low Oil Warning: Warning light

Lighting

DOT Lights: Economy LED
Light & Harness Package: Standard

Smart Lights: 4" Peterson (tailgate & front of body, Qty 6)
Tailgate Corner Lights: 4" amber turn signals
Center Stop Light: Integrated

Mid-Body DOT Light: Oval amber turn signal/marker

Work Lights:

• Hopper: Two 5" economy round LEDs
• Mid-body: Box-mounted 5" economy LED

Reverse Lights: Truck-Lite 4" upper reverse
Work Light Controls:

• Hopper: Keypad (curbside tailgate)
• Mid-body: Single switch

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

Assist Lights: Dual 5" economy round LEDs

Residential Options

Cart Tipper Configuration:

• Location: Curbside and streetside (standard gate)
• Type: Prep for future tipper
• Mount: Recessed, bolted
• Controls: Manual linkage (CS/SS)
• Cutout: Extra wide