2026 McNeilus Heavy Duty

Chassis

Packer Type: 3.5 yd Heavy Duty Rear Loader (Tailgate)
GVW Category: 33,001 lbs or greater
Chassis: Freightliner M2-106
Steering: Streetside seated steering
Engine: Cummins ISL/ISC (Post-1/1/2017 emissions) – >300 HP
Transmission: Allison 3000 RDS
Double Frame: Yes
Cab Mirrors: Aero style
Pump Drive: Remote constant mesh
Exhaust: Left-hand vertical
Suspension: Hendrickson Haulmaax spring rear suspension
Rear Axle: Dual tire tandem
Chassis Integration Code: 023-006

Body

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

Body Construction:

• 3/16" AR200 floor
• Standard roof
• Reinforced end caps
• Standard front hydraulic tube cover

Hopper:

• 3/16" AR200 hopper liner
• 1/4" AR200 hopper bottom with curbside 1.5" drain

Access Door: Stainless steel, forward hinged
Access Ladder: ANSI fold-up with shutdown
Throttle Advance: Keypad (curbside tailgate)

Body Options

Controls:

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

Tailgate:

• Upper hole mounting location
• Turnbuckle lock
• Standard lift cylinder
• Adjustable steps (16"–24")
• Standard height seal

Load Edge: B-Type (Standard/Bayne)
Packer/Sweep Panels: Standard
Nitrited Slide & Sweep Pins: Included

Reever / Winch:

• 12,000 lb rating
• Curbside controls

Container Handling:

• 32" kick bar arms
• Curbside controls
• Two rollers

Guides & Latches:

• Included
• B-Type (Standard/Bayne)
• 80" inside width

Hook Retaining Loop: Streetside
Quick-Tip Prep: Not included
Plastic Rear Fenders: Black Minimizer tandem axle
Dock Handle: Not included
Telematics: Enabled

Hydraulics

Pump: Gear pump
Reservoir: Standard steel rectangular reservoir, street side mounted

Filters & Ports:

• Schroeder return filter (in reservoir)
• KP14NV 90° fluid sample port

Cylinders:

• Ejector: Mailhot
• Slide & Sweep: Rosenboom

Valve Configuration:

• Tailgate/Ejector valve mounted at front of body
• No return valve on reservoir

Shutoff Valve: Gate valve with red handle
Hydraulic Fluid: ISO46 – US Oil
Breather/Filler: Standard filler cap with reservoir breather
Low Oil Warning: Warning light
Hose Protection: Cordura wrap on required hoses

Lighting

DOT Lights: Economy LED
Light & Harness Package: Standard

Smart Lights: 4" Peterson lights (tailgate and front of body, Qty. 6)
Tailgate Corner Lights: 4" amber turn signals
Mid-Body Marker Lights: 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

Lighting Controls:

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

Camera System

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

Cameras: Qty. 1

• Backup camera mounted on center tailgate cylinder support beam

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