Such an impressive tutorial on these trucks. These Lodals are nothing but garbage trucks and you definitely explain all about that. The packer shots you captured are great because they show just how incredibly tight a load these things can pack. Full extension packing. Might as well be a salesman. Great job with this beast. I hope your enjoying driving them.
Still my favorite to drive so far, but I have a feeling rear load commercial will give it a run for its money once I get a chance to try that properly.
joshhamilton99 Thanks Josh. Nether did I. Between the bigger hopper and higher compaction it almost isn't fair to compare these to a drop frame side loader. The EVO is more in the league of mid-compaction rear loaders; Formula 4000s, Standard McNeilus, Pak-Mor R200Bs, etc.
Hot damn, this video has it all. Really couldn't have asked for anything better out of a Lodal. I honestly didn't know they could hold that much, being as small as they appear. The unloading was great especially the glass. Awesome video, great job putting it together!
legodude24652 This is a full on 20 yarder. Granted that's not all that big anyway, but these pack tighter than your average MSL, delivering load densities closer to mid range rear loader territory. Thanks!
Wow dude, you never fail to outdo yourself! Terrific find from the get-go, and those packing shots were fantastic, especially the one where he sent the blade all the way back. Really like the teeth on the blade. And then there was the glass box dumping shot.... And then the unloading shot.... I have always wanted to see one of these dump and lone behold you delivered. Thanks for the great video man, really enjoyed it!
rws676 Thanks Jacob! That's the goal, constant improvement. Sometimes I like to go back and watch Garbage Trucks Part I just for a fun comparison. I've also always wanted to see one of these unload so when Gary offered to take me to ORS for some dumping shots I just about shat myself.
Top notch production George! Really enjoyed the various angles thoughout the video. Gotta say, the view of the "full" pack cycle showing the dual telescopic cylinders at 4:08 was great, more pack force versus crisscrossed cylinders. 6:06 is one of my favorites, looks like something you'd see out of a movie! The in cab view is always neat to watch, especially driving shots such as 6:40 on. What a load for a 20 yd body, especially of recycling material that usually is spongy, and sucks to pack!
Excellent work! Haven't seen an EVO video in a long, long time, so this was pretty amazing to see. Awesome packing shots! Especially like the one at 1:53. That glass bucket was pretty cool too! Almost looks like a small dumpster lol. Also glad to see that the recycling wasn't contaminated, Portland sure knows what they're doing when it comes to recycling. Really enjoyed the footage you got when the truck emptied. I never knew those trucks could hold so much! Top Gun video! Really enjoyed it!!
thelyokofannumber1 Packer shots are easy on these trucks with both sides of the hopper exposed the way they are. Portlanders are keen on recycling. Unusually for North America, recycling and yard waste are collected weekly while trash is only fortnightly. And many houses have only a single 32 gallon bin for trash! With all the space between the rear wheels the EVOs hold a lot more than a similarly sized conventional MSL. Still these are only 20 yard bodies, so better compaction is the other reason for the EVO's impressive load capacity. Glad you liked it.
georgewuzheer Also hope you can get footage of their Amrep recyclers! The one in the video looks a lot like the ones that used to run by me when we had manual collection.
Lodal EVO's have always been one of my fav designs. The reason you don't see more of them is because of curb weight but then, being that this is such a unique design, I don't believe comparing curb weight between a Lodal and a Labrie really tells you a lot, there is a lot more that needs to be considered here. Anyways, great job George!
Not to just regurgitate everything else people have said, but wow this was one impressive video. Lodal never fails to impress me, from their tippers to how well it packs a hopper full of cardboard most MSLs would struggle with. Really amazing job on the entire production, loved how it flowed from in-cab to outside to packer. Love their glass bin concept, incredibly simple and a lot easier/safer than having the driver open a door to a compartment for it to all flow out. Always wanted to see what kind of load these mean little machines could pack, needless to say I was quite impressed. Seemed like a load coming out of a bailer at times haha. Certainly hope to see some similar footage of their Amreps. Anyway, yet another amazing production from you. Really felt complete with the MRF scenes. Hope I'll be lucky enough to encounter a Lodal one of these days.
Garbage Trucks AZ Thanks Christian. You'll be really impressed with some of Cloudbursts newer Lodals, they're run a bit faster. And you'll be even more impressed once you see how much of a pain the Amreps are to run. With their tiny hoppers the drivers of those have to work twice as hard dicking around with the tipper, packer controls, and crusher panel. I love Amreps as just as much as most but watching Cloudburst's trucks is almost like a car wreck, gruesome but you can't look away. The forklift for the glass bin is a definite win. I watched another company's Expert 2000 unload glass; it took the driver about 5 minutes of messing around with a cleanout, banging and scraping, while standing on the Freightliner's cab step so he could reach and so the glass would pour out onto/around him. Weight wise the load here was around 3.5 tons. I hope so too, they're even cooler in person.
Excellent job! After watching your footage, it really suprises me that this has a CAT engine! I would've thought it was Detroit with that sound too, but either way it sounds awesome! I really liked how this video was like a day in the life of Gary! haha. super entertaining all of the way through, and I was sad to see the video come to an end. That was an awesome shot watching him pack it all of the way through. even when he retracted it, I was amazed that nothing fell behind the blade! thats an excellent design on Lodal's part. Id have to say besdies that, my other favorite shot was just watching that beast unload! Not too often we get to see trucks unload, especially at such a close angle! I remember you telling me how the forklift comes, and takes the glass bucket off to dump it, but that was super cool to see on video! Once again, excellent job, and I hope too see much more of this company from you in the future!
Alex Clemmans Thanks. Haha that was totally my bad on the Detroit call, I hope you and Mike weren't too disappointed. Gary was awesome for letting me tag along the way he did, of course there was a bottle of whiskey in it for him. ;) The full pack move is great not only for getting a decent density load on the truck but also makes short work of bulky waste. I've seen refrigerator sized bundles of palm fronds back in Florida handled in one swift stroke of the packer, a crusher panel is totally unnecessary. I'll certainly have more Cloudburst video to post later on.
I know you're no fan of Autoreaches, but have you seen the GSS WXLL one? It has a glass chute on it, which is pretty darn awesome I'd say. Not sure if it's still around though. I could email you a link to a little video of it if you want.
1. Thank God for this 39" UHD screen and my 40Mb Internet connection! 2. It's nice to see a compactor with teef. 3. Did he throw a bottle of Cialis in that thing? I've never see a compactor that long in a truck!
I've always wondered who made this type of garbage truck. Every sanitation service in my city had one when I was younger in the early 90's. As I grew older I thought it may have been made by CCC.
The unloading shot was what made this one. Think this was my third time watching the video before commenting, and that's the part I most enjoy. But 2:18 gets me going though, that well-lit driving shot was a surprise the first time I watched. Impressed with how quickly Gary changed from his revealing tank top to that yellow 'Cloudburst' shirt just before that ;) How often does he run the blade beyond the full extent of the follower? Is that a normal procedure a couple times throughout the day? This truck used to be yellow for a previous owner...? who? Good stuff anyways, and feel free to upload any full video of an EVO on bulk waste that you may have...I'd definitely be interested in it
Really trying for the unloading shots lately, it's worth the effort. Same for driving. Especially in something like an EVO which has a cab like no other. Lol we aren't too concerned with continuity at georgewuzheer, but if anyone would notice it would be you. :) Gary did a full pack cycle 3 or 4 times a day. Works best with recycling, and especially handy for bulky yard waste. All I know is this truck used to work "on the coast." Even Cloudburst's newest EVOs are secondhand, from Wisconsin if I remember correctly. I'll slap up that clip of the Tampa EVO swallowing bundles of palm fronds unlisted. :)
Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant........ brilliant, brilliant!!! Best video I've ever seen of a Lodal right here and all the action included, unloading shot being the perfect finale! The benefits of a telescopic tripod for the hopper shots - always keeping it stable, but also up high this time. The in-cab action was sweet, even got him moving the park brake and PTO levers - there's more to the action than just the outside ;) What's the deal with the really tall centre console? You'd almost think the packer protrudes into the middle of the cab haha 3:53 was completely awesome getting a look at the twin cylinders going the entire extension. It must be really handy being able to push bulky cardboard all the way through, clears the hopper right out and also figure it can assist packing a tighter load compared to the typical single stage cycle. Ah I was waiting for the audio at 5:21! I've heard a couple of other Lodals which have the real good diesel growl, but this one didn't exactly have anything close to a bad sound. I noticed the twin exhausts too; is this common for Lodals or varies? I was stoked when I realised there was going to be unloading action :P I like the way a few companies up there keep the glass separated from the rest; instantly defeats the big problem of fibres contamination and it's generally so much easier when it's sorted at the kerb. Anyway it was exciting watching him reversing up, then the signature enormous tailgate kick open and lift, carrying half of the load into the air lol No doubt these things pack well, just a long brick of recycling being pushed out of the bottom, along with everything getting stuck in the tailgate. Also you know why he dropped the tailgate over the load at 8:38? I love the unique look of these Lodals, the kind of truck which stands out from all the other waste equipment. I've also gotta admit I enjoyed reading the informative block of words in the description as much as I enjoyed watching the video :D Hmm now I have to decide whether I should like or dislike this video.
MitchellM15 Thanks Mitch! Your enthusiasm is infectious, keep it coming :) Between the higher frame rails and lower cab there isn't much avoiding having such a large engine cover. That full stoke of the packer definitely helps get a proper density load on, as does the lack of a hopper slope. This is one of Cloudburst Recycling's gentler sounding EVOs, just wait till you get to hear some of their newer units. Not sure on the twin exhausts, I've seen EVOs set up both ways. The City of Portland actually mandates separate glass collection. Luckily Portlanders are know for their general environmentalism so they're game for the extra sorting. As long as residents are willing to participate it's a win-win. 8:38 was no doubt just an accident. There are two identical toggle switches he's using, one for the tailgate and one for ejection, just hit the wrong one briefly. I too love how these look, especially the older models with the cutout in the windshield for the larger grille. Here's hoping for a like. ;)
georgewuzheer Keep the good videos up and the enthusiasm will keep coming :P Ohh so that's the engine being covered! The result of the high chassis and low cab didn't occur to me, funny thinking the engine is right there in the middle of the cab. Interesting you say Portland mandates source separated glass; I recall a video Bill posted of what I think was a Labrie with a glass compartment. What are the exact reasons behind Portland mandating the system? Quite flawless and beneficial collecting glass separately with one truck, only expense is a little extra resident effort, but just like you said it's a win-win if they're wiling. I had a feeling he might have stuffed up lowering the tailgate; was scratching my head trying to figure out what he had otherwise achieved haha I understand the easy mistake but, just like I've seen on the RLs with new guys who release the tailgate instead of pulling the ejector back. I'm definitely looking forward to the future Lodal action!
MitchellM15 Will do, I'm even more excited about the next upload! This brings up a good point. Of course the EVO is an extreme example but American trucks are much more likely to have a prominent engine cover or "doghouse" as we call it here, than European or Asian makes. Of course American trucks are well known to place less of an emphasis on driver comfort, especially compared to the Europeans, but I wonder what the advantage is of mounting the engine so it intrudes so much into the cab. Or to put it another way, what sort of contortions must the Europeans and Asians perform to mount their engines lower, that the Americans are unwilling to imitate? Just take a look at the Acco versus any one of the American refuse duty cabovers (Pete 320, Mack MR, Autocar ACX). Nearly identical applications, form factor, etc, but the Acco manages without a doghouse. No doubt one of the reasons I'm so in love with the damn thing. :) Bill's video is in Vancouver, part of the same metro area but officially a separate city from Portland. Exact reason is to keep glass out of the fibers. And the source separated glass is of a sufficient quality to sell, not something easily done with glass separated out from a single stream program at a MRF. Not sure why the Pacific Northwest is so keen on separate glass compared to the rest of the nation, but they were earlier adopters of residential recycling, and have a general positive attitude towards recycling, which helps. In other areas of the country simply getting residents to recycle is like pulling teeth. It isn't unheard of (arguably more common) for a recycling program to simply ban glass from the stream entirely, relegating it to the garbage bin. But most common of all is for glass to be removed at the MRF with other fines/contaminants and either landfilled or re-used as aggregate for road beds. Not exactly ideal. And of course the contaminated fibers issue.
georgewuzheer Ohh so that's what a doghouse is! I've been meaning to query the term as I couldn't figure out exactly what it referred to, but now I know; you learn something every day =] I have noticed in various cab pictures of the trucks up north that centre consoles are mounted significantly higher than other international builds, always assuming that was local design, but in fact the influence is the engine sitting so high up - wow that is really crazy! You've also got me wondering why there is such an extreme contrast. Off the top of my head, perhaps there are benefits related to engine maintenance as it doesn't sit in the chassis, rather up higher with all angles of the motor easily accessible..... anymore pros you can add? You think about recycling and how a lot used to be sorted at the kerb in the past; quality control must have been through the roof. When you mention recycling programs actually ban glass from collections, would that be a reason why in a lot of videos featuring single stream up there, I rarely hear glass clattering in the hopper? I've gathered the glass recovery process in the MRFs down here can be much the same; the glass is deliberately broken, screened out as fines and is used as aggregate or landfilled. I'm curious to know how many MRFs recover glass for reprocessing compared to reuse, especially since single stream has become so widespread. Simple sorting back in the day when bottles/co-mingle was source separated; because the process I always read up on involved a magnet, eddy current, air classifier and manual colour sorting.
Another excellent production! You should become a movie director or something lol. Beautiful truck. I really wish that there were some Lodals by me but oh well. 1989 and its trucking along better than a brand new truck. Definitely worth the investment. Really cool too since they're made in Michigan! Cloudburst Recycling sounds like a great company too, smaller haulers are always the best. Do they run all Lodals? Any footage of the trash one that we got a peek of? Nice to see it unloading too, they can definitely pack a lot. Also noticed the Amrep MSL Recycler in the background (; **hint hint hint hint** Seems like MSLs are pretty common in the Portland area. Great video, much enjoyed!
garbageproductions1 Thanks! Yeah the new engines aren't up to par when it comes to reliability, but otherwise Lodal still builds an exceptional piece of equipment. Cloudburst has a handful of Lodals, I think 3 of the Amrep recyclers, 3 or 4 rear loaders and a couple roll off trucks, chain hoist of course. I'll have more of Cloudburst's fleet to post in the fall, including the Amreps, rear loaders, and other EVOs. MSLs are def the truck of choice for residential in Portland. Other than Lodals lots of Expert 2000s, generally single axle trucks.
What a truck! I've already expressed my love for Lodals to you in another video before, but I really am glad to see another video of one. These trucks certainly are workhorses. I liked the shot at 2:53 and how it captured the whole truck. The glass compartment was neat. And wow! Loved seeing them empty it! That was awesome! The unloading shot was even cooler I must admit. Found it funny how 1/3 of the load was stuck up there in the tailgate. Which MRF was that? Nice Amrep recycler! Is that Cloudburst's too? Awesome work George, really enjoyed this one. Glad Portland is working out nicely for you :D
***** Workhorse, tank, trash munching monster; all appropriate descriptions of the EVO. The load gets stuck like that when you run a full blade cycle like at 3:33. Cloudburst dumps at Oregon Recycling Systems. I understand they started out as a cooperative formed by a bunch of smaller Portland haulers, not sure if that's still true. Yeah Cloudburst has I think 3 of those Amreps. The newer EVO at 4:30 also belongs to them. Glad you liked it Aaron. :)
Such an impressive tutorial on these trucks. These Lodals are nothing but garbage trucks and you definitely explain all about that. The packer shots you captured are great because they show just how incredibly tight a load these things can pack. Full extension packing. Might as well be a salesman. Great job with this beast. I hope your enjoying driving them.
Still my favorite to drive so far, but I have a feeling rear load commercial will give it a run for its money once I get a chance to try that properly.
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Great job as usual! I didn't realize how much packing force the Lodal EVO had. Thanks for catching this for us all to enjoy.
joshhamilton99 Thanks Josh. Nether did I. Between the bigger hopper and higher compaction it almost isn't fair to compare these to a drop frame side loader. The EVO is more in the league of mid-compaction rear loaders; Formula 4000s, Standard McNeilus, Pak-Mor R200Bs, etc.
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Hot damn, this video has it all. Really couldn't have asked for anything better out of a Lodal. I honestly didn't know they could hold that much, being as small as they appear. The unloading was great especially the glass. Awesome video, great job putting it together!
legodude24652 This is a full on 20 yarder. Granted that's not all that big anyway, but these pack tighter than your average MSL, delivering load densities closer to mid range rear loader territory. Thanks!
Wow dude, you never fail to outdo yourself! Terrific find from the get-go, and those packing shots were fantastic, especially the one where he sent the blade all the way back. Really like the teeth on the blade. And then there was the glass box dumping shot.... And then the unloading shot.... I have always wanted to see one of these dump and lone behold you delivered. Thanks for the great video man, really enjoyed it!
rws676 Thanks Jacob! That's the goal, constant improvement. Sometimes I like to go back and watch Garbage Trucks Part I just for a fun comparison. I've also always wanted to see one of these unload so when Gary offered to take me to ORS for some dumping shots I just about shat myself.
Top notch production George! Really enjoyed the various angles thoughout the video. Gotta say, the view of the "full" pack cycle showing the dual telescopic cylinders at 4:08 was great, more pack force versus crisscrossed cylinders. 6:06 is one of my favorites, looks like something you'd see out of a movie! The in cab view is always neat to watch, especially driving shots such as 6:40 on. What a load for a 20 yd body, especially of recycling material that usually is spongy, and sucks to pack!
***** Thanks Jaccob. The load here was 3.5 tons including glass. Like you said not bad considering it's recycle.
Wow... packs the tailgate tight... impressive. also like the locking tailgate, seems like a good concept.
***** Everything about these Lodal EVOs is impressive. Really the best tool for the job.
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Excellent work! Haven't seen an EVO video in a long, long time, so this was pretty amazing to see. Awesome packing shots! Especially like the one at 1:53. That glass bucket was pretty cool too! Almost looks like a small dumpster lol. Also glad to see that the recycling wasn't contaminated, Portland sure knows what they're doing when it comes to recycling. Really enjoyed the footage you got when the truck emptied. I never knew those trucks could hold so much! Top Gun video! Really enjoyed it!!
thelyokofannumber1 Packer shots are easy on these trucks with both sides of the hopper exposed the way they are. Portlanders are keen on recycling. Unusually for North America, recycling and yard waste are collected weekly while trash is only fortnightly. And many houses have only a single 32 gallon bin for trash! With all the space between the rear wheels the EVOs hold a lot more than a similarly sized conventional MSL. Still these are only 20 yard bodies, so better compaction is the other reason for the EVO's impressive load capacity. Glad you liked it.
georgewuzheer Also hope you can get footage of their Amrep recyclers! The one in the video looks a lot like the ones that used to run by me when we had manual collection.
Lodal EVO's have always been one of my fav designs. The reason you don't see more of them is because of curb weight but then, being that this is such a unique design, I don't believe comparing curb weight between a Lodal and a Labrie really tells you a lot, there is a lot more that needs to be considered here. Anyways, great job George!
Heard u r coming out with a heiberg video. Can't wait to see it!
Not to just regurgitate everything else people have said, but wow this was one impressive video. Lodal never fails to impress me, from their tippers to how well it packs a hopper full of cardboard most MSLs would struggle with. Really amazing job on the entire production, loved how it flowed from in-cab to outside to packer. Love their glass bin concept, incredibly simple and a lot easier/safer than having the driver open a door to a compartment for it to all flow out. Always wanted to see what kind of load these mean little machines could pack, needless to say I was quite impressed. Seemed like a load coming out of a bailer at times haha. Certainly hope to see some similar footage of their Amreps. Anyway, yet another amazing production from you. Really felt complete with the MRF scenes. Hope I'll be lucky enough to encounter a Lodal one of these days.
Garbage Trucks AZ Thanks Christian. You'll be really impressed with some of Cloudbursts newer Lodals, they're run a bit faster. And you'll be even more impressed once you see how much of a pain the Amreps are to run. With their tiny hoppers the drivers of those have to work twice as hard dicking around with the tipper, packer controls, and crusher panel. I love Amreps as just as much as most but watching Cloudburst's trucks is almost like a car wreck, gruesome but you can't look away. The forklift for the glass bin is a definite win. I watched another company's Expert 2000 unload glass; it took the driver about 5 minutes of messing around with a cleanout, banging and scraping, while standing on the Freightliner's cab step so he could reach and so the glass would pour out onto/around him. Weight wise the load here was around 3.5 tons. I hope so too, they're even cooler in person.
Excellent job! After watching your footage, it really suprises me that this has a CAT engine! I would've thought it was Detroit with that sound too, but either way it sounds awesome! I really liked how this video was like a day in the life of Gary! haha. super entertaining all of the way through, and I was sad to see the video come to an end. That was an awesome shot watching him pack it all of the way through. even when he retracted it, I was amazed that nothing fell behind the blade! thats an excellent design on Lodal's part. Id have to say besdies that, my other favorite shot was just watching that beast unload! Not too often we get to see trucks unload, especially at such a close angle! I remember you telling me how the forklift comes, and takes the glass bucket off to dump it, but that was super cool to see on video! Once again, excellent job, and I hope too see much more of this company from you in the future!
Alex Clemmans Thanks. Haha that was totally my bad on the Detroit call, I hope you and Mike weren't too disappointed. Gary was awesome for letting me tag along the way he did, of course there was a bottle of whiskey in it for him. ;) The full pack move is great not only for getting a decent density load on the truck but also makes short work of bulky waste. I've seen refrigerator sized bundles of palm fronds back in Florida handled in one swift stroke of the packer, a crusher panel is totally unnecessary. I'll certainly have more Cloudburst video to post later on.
I know you're no fan of Autoreaches, but have you seen the GSS WXLL one? It has a glass chute on it, which is pretty darn awesome I'd say. Not sure if it's still around though. I could email you a link to a little video of it if you want.
1. Thank God for this 39" UHD screen and my 40Mb Internet connection!
2. It's nice to see a compactor with teef.
3. Did he throw a bottle of Cialis in that thing? I've never see a compactor that long in a truck!
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3. A full 72“ of rock hard follower panel.
I've always wondered who made this type of garbage truck. Every sanitation service in my city had one when I was younger in the early 90's. As I grew older I thought it may have been made by CCC.
Wow - look at those teeth! Awesome truck - thanks!
The unloading shot was what made this one. Think this was my third time watching the video before commenting, and that's the part I most enjoy. But 2:18 gets me going though, that well-lit driving shot was a surprise the first time I watched. Impressed with how quickly Gary changed from his revealing tank top to that yellow 'Cloudburst' shirt just before that ;)
How often does he run the blade beyond the full extent of the follower? Is that a normal procedure a couple times throughout the day?
This truck used to be yellow for a previous owner...? who?
Good stuff anyways, and feel free to upload any full video of an EVO on bulk waste that you may have...I'd definitely be interested in it
Really trying for the unloading shots lately, it's worth the effort. Same for driving. Especially in something like an EVO which has a cab like no other. Lol we aren't too concerned with continuity at georgewuzheer, but if anyone would notice it would be you. :) Gary did a full pack cycle 3 or 4 times a day. Works best with recycling, and especially handy for bulky yard waste. All I know is this truck used to work "on the coast." Even Cloudburst's newest EVOs are secondhand, from Wisconsin if I remember correctly. I'll slap up that clip of the Tampa EVO swallowing bundles of palm fronds unlisted. :)
+georgewuzheer Wow would be my first thought when I'd associate yellow with "on the coast" in Oregon. And yippee, but there's no more than a clip?
I can't believe WOW didn't come to mind, good call. It's a couple minutes worth, might be 2 clips, have to check.
Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant........ brilliant, brilliant!!! Best video I've ever seen of a Lodal right here and all the action included, unloading shot being the perfect finale! The benefits of a telescopic tripod for the hopper shots - always keeping it stable, but also up high this time. The in-cab action was sweet, even got him moving the park brake and PTO levers - there's more to the action than just the outside ;) What's the deal with the really tall centre console? You'd almost think the packer protrudes into the middle of the cab haha 3:53 was completely awesome getting a look at the twin cylinders going the entire extension. It must be really handy being able to push bulky cardboard all the way through, clears the hopper right out and also figure it can assist packing a tighter load compared to the typical single stage cycle. Ah I was waiting for the audio at 5:21! I've heard a couple of other Lodals which have the real good diesel growl, but this one didn't exactly have anything close to a bad sound. I noticed the twin exhausts too; is this common for Lodals or varies? I was stoked when I realised there was going to be unloading action :P I like the way a few companies up there keep the glass separated from the rest; instantly defeats the big problem of fibres contamination and it's generally so much easier when it's sorted at the kerb. Anyway it was exciting watching him reversing up, then the signature enormous tailgate kick open and lift, carrying half of the load into the air lol No doubt these things pack well, just a long brick of recycling being pushed out of the bottom, along with everything getting stuck in the tailgate. Also you know why he dropped the tailgate over the load at 8:38? I love the unique look of these Lodals, the kind of truck which stands out from all the other waste equipment. I've also gotta admit I enjoyed reading the informative block of words in the description as much as I enjoyed watching the video :D Hmm now I have to decide whether I should like or dislike this video.
MitchellM15 Thanks Mitch! Your enthusiasm is infectious, keep it coming :) Between the higher frame rails and lower cab there isn't much avoiding having such a large engine cover. That full stoke of the packer definitely helps get a proper density load on, as does the lack of a hopper slope. This is one of Cloudburst Recycling's gentler sounding EVOs, just wait till you get to hear some of their newer units. Not sure on the twin exhausts, I've seen EVOs set up both ways. The City of Portland actually mandates separate glass collection. Luckily Portlanders are know for their general environmentalism so they're game for the extra sorting. As long as residents are willing to participate it's a win-win. 8:38 was no doubt just an accident. There are two identical toggle switches he's using, one for the tailgate and one for ejection, just hit the wrong one briefly. I too love how these look, especially the older models with the cutout in the windshield for the larger grille. Here's hoping for a like. ;)
georgewuzheer Keep the good videos up and the enthusiasm will keep coming :P Ohh so that's the engine being covered! The result of the high chassis and low cab didn't occur to me, funny thinking the engine is right there in the middle of the cab. Interesting you say Portland mandates source separated glass; I recall a video Bill posted of what I think was a Labrie with a glass compartment. What are the exact reasons behind Portland mandating the system? Quite flawless and beneficial collecting glass separately with one truck, only expense is a little extra resident effort, but just like you said it's a win-win if they're wiling. I had a feeling he might have stuffed up lowering the tailgate; was scratching my head trying to figure out what he had otherwise achieved haha I understand the easy mistake but, just like I've seen on the RLs with new guys who release the tailgate instead of pulling the ejector back. I'm definitely looking forward to the future Lodal action!
MitchellM15 Will do, I'm even more excited about the next upload! This brings up a good point. Of course the EVO is an extreme example but American trucks are much more likely to have a prominent engine cover or "doghouse" as we call it here, than European or Asian makes. Of course American trucks are well known to place less of an emphasis on driver comfort, especially compared to the Europeans, but I wonder what the advantage is of mounting the engine so it intrudes so much into the cab. Or to put it another way, what sort of contortions must the Europeans and Asians perform to mount their engines lower, that the Americans are unwilling to imitate? Just take a look at the Acco versus any one of the American refuse duty cabovers (Pete 320, Mack MR, Autocar ACX). Nearly identical applications, form factor, etc, but the Acco manages without a doghouse. No doubt one of the reasons I'm so in love with the damn thing. :) Bill's video is in Vancouver, part of the same metro area but officially a separate city from Portland. Exact reason is to keep glass out of the fibers. And the source separated glass is of a sufficient quality to sell, not something easily done with glass separated out from a single stream program at a MRF. Not sure why the Pacific Northwest is so keen on separate glass compared to the rest of the nation, but they were earlier adopters of residential recycling, and have a general positive attitude towards recycling, which helps. In other areas of the country simply getting residents to recycle is like pulling teeth. It isn't unheard of (arguably more common) for a recycling program to simply ban glass from the stream entirely, relegating it to the garbage bin. But most common of all is for glass to be removed at the MRF with other fines/contaminants and either landfilled or re-used as aggregate for road beds. Not exactly ideal. And of course the contaminated fibers issue.
georgewuzheer Ohh so that's what a doghouse is! I've been meaning to query the term as I couldn't figure out exactly what it referred to, but now I know; you learn something every day =] I have noticed in various cab pictures of the trucks up north that centre consoles are mounted significantly higher than other international builds, always assuming that was local design, but in fact the influence is the engine sitting so high up - wow that is really crazy! You've also got me wondering why there is such an extreme contrast. Off the top of my head, perhaps there are benefits related to engine maintenance as it doesn't sit in the chassis, rather up higher with all angles of the motor easily accessible..... anymore pros you can add? You think about recycling and how a lot used to be sorted at the kerb in the past; quality control must have been through the roof. When you mention recycling programs actually ban glass from collections, would that be a reason why in a lot of videos featuring single stream up there, I rarely hear glass clattering in the hopper? I've gathered the glass recovery process in the MRFs down here can be much the same; the glass is deliberately broken, screened out as fines and is used as aggregate or landfilled. I'm curious to know how many MRFs recover glass for reprocessing compared to reuse, especially since single stream has become so widespread. Simple sorting back in the day when bottles/co-mingle was source separated; because the process I always read up on involved a magnet, eddy current, air classifier and manual colour sorting.
georgewuzheer The MB mack had a low dog house,the old timers tell me they loved that cab
Cool video my bro
What was the year on that rig?
retroolschool 1989. It's their spare truck.
Another excellent production! You should become a movie director or something lol. Beautiful truck. I really wish that there were some Lodals by me but oh well. 1989 and its trucking along better than a brand new truck. Definitely worth the investment. Really cool too since they're made in Michigan! Cloudburst Recycling sounds like a great company too, smaller haulers are always the best. Do they run all Lodals? Any footage of the trash one that we got a peek of? Nice to see it unloading too, they can definitely pack a lot. Also noticed the Amrep MSL Recycler in the background (; **hint hint hint hint** Seems like MSLs are pretty common in the Portland area. Great video, much enjoyed!
garbageproductions1 Thanks! Yeah the new engines aren't up to par when it comes to reliability, but otherwise Lodal still builds an exceptional piece of equipment. Cloudburst has a handful of Lodals, I think 3 of the Amrep recyclers, 3 or 4 rear loaders and a couple roll off trucks, chain hoist of course. I'll have more of Cloudburst's fleet to post in the fall, including the Amreps, rear loaders, and other EVOs. MSLs are def the truck of choice for residential in Portland. Other than Lodals lots of Expert 2000s, generally single axle trucks.
Lots of work
What a truck! I've already expressed my love for Lodals to you in another video before, but I really am glad to see another video of one. These trucks certainly are workhorses. I liked the shot at 2:53 and how it captured the whole truck. The glass compartment was neat. And wow! Loved seeing them empty it! That was awesome! The unloading shot was even cooler I must admit. Found it funny how 1/3 of the load was stuck up there in the tailgate. Which MRF was that? Nice Amrep recycler! Is that Cloudburst's too? Awesome work George, really enjoyed this one. Glad Portland is working out nicely for you :D
***** Workhorse, tank, trash munching monster; all appropriate descriptions of the EVO. The load gets stuck like that when you run a full blade cycle like at 3:33. Cloudburst dumps at Oregon Recycling Systems. I understand they started out as a cooperative formed by a bunch of smaller Portland haulers, not sure if that's still true. Yeah Cloudburst has I think 3 of those Amreps. The newer EVO at 4:30 also belongs to them. Glad you liked it Aaron. :)
I have a question, what type of camera do you use?
I'ma say what everyone else is saying, but wow that thing sure does pack a load. BTW doesn't CWS of San Jose have a Lodal?
Very nice I really like it:)
Cab is bigger than the body😳
Doesn't the driver look like angry grandpa
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garbage! :D