Dennis Eagle Tour, How A Bin Lorry Is Made!

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  • Опубліковано 24 гру 2024

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  • @neilburns8869
    @neilburns8869 3 роки тому +3

    Just like to reiterate our thanks to Charlie and Dennis Eagle for the tour of their factory in Warwickshire.
    Thank you also to the two ladies for the informative video and of course their professionalism in producing the film.👏🤝
    Great to see the staff at Dennis Eagle doing a superb job and making a great product.

  • @pholomotshidisi845
    @pholomotshidisi845 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the tour. It was detailed and informative.

  • @lettucefarm
    @lettucefarm 7 місяців тому +1

    I’m a rubbish truck driver! So I appreciate your video, thanks

    • @RetroRatz
      @RetroRatz  7 місяців тому

      We know what you mean 😉, thanks for watching

  • @bluebottle1617
    @bluebottle1617 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you, ladies and Dennis Eagle for an interesting video.

  • @sahlan-sahlanmachineryturk2812
    @sahlan-sahlanmachineryturk2812 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for sharing.

  • @WhatALoadOfTrash
    @WhatALoadOfTrash 5 років тому +1

    Wow love it , thanks for sharing

    • @RetroRatz
      @RetroRatz  5 років тому

      We will be doing a sweeper tour later in the year! Thank you for watching.

    • @WhatALoadOfTrash
      @WhatALoadOfTrash 5 років тому +1

      Wow I can't wait to see that , which company is it , Johnston perhaps

  • @projectsinmotion1405
    @projectsinmotion1405 5 років тому +1

    Wow great tour and informative guy your talking to, nice to see something different, hope you got a souvenir lol

  • @inlinefourtr
    @inlinefourtr 5 років тому +1

    Would make great campers them trucks, no need for a side door and with that fantastic back door. Enjoyed the tour.

  • @CALOCALKY
    @CALOCALKY Місяць тому

    Where are the cabs made.
    Very interesting

  • @terrificspokesman7416
    @terrificspokesman7416 3 роки тому +1

    Are there other designs that Dennis makes

  • @neilburns8869
    @neilburns8869 3 роки тому +2

    On the subject of the engines going into the vehicles.
    Green is the Volvo engines for their UK customers
    Black is the Renault engines for their customers on the continent (Europe).
    But I was unable to catch what make the engines are that are Red and are for China. It certainly didn't sound like a vehicle manufacturer I was familiar with.
    Any chance of more information about it?

    • @Fastade80
      @Fastade80 3 роки тому +1

      Cummins Diesel engines for the Australian market

    • @bluebottle1617
      @bluebottle1617 2 роки тому +1

      @@Fastade80 And although Cummins is an American company, the UK factory is regarded as their most productive and the quality is superb. Buses built by Alexander Dennis are fitted with Cummins engines.

    • @nickhill2223
      @nickhill2223 2 роки тому +1

      Dennis Eagle used Perkins engines for many years, moving to Cummins in around 1999, when Perkins were unable to meet the new EU emissions regs (so I was told).
      The Cummins fitment in UK vehicles was not a great success, due to a lot of Refuse vehicles having to visit Landfill sites to tip. The cooling system in the original Elite had to be uprated to cater for the Cummins engine, with the result the fan was so powerful, it created a dust storm in dry weather on the tip, which then blocked the radiator with debris, causing the engines to overheat.
      Dennis moved to Volvo power around the mid 00's, which I believe helped solve the overheating issue somewhat.

  • @neilburns8869
    @neilburns8869 3 роки тому +1

    Certainly I can understand why UK customers want the Volvo. Very reliable and very popular when it comes to their buses & trucks.
    I have a neighbour who drives for Stagecoach & has always said that most of the drivers prefer to drive a good Volvo.

  • @neilburns8869
    @neilburns8869 Рік тому +1

    I can understand the UK councils preferring the Volvo engines as they are the most powerful and ideal for getting up some steep braes.

  • @jaggass
    @jaggass 3 роки тому +4

    Bin Lorries don't last long due to them having hard lives. Some are being converted to electric now.

    • @Fastade80
      @Fastade80 3 роки тому

      Many manufacturers including Dennis are making electric trucks

  • @neilburns8869
    @neilburns8869 Рік тому +1

    I saw that there are 3 different engines depending on where the order is going to.
    Green coloured engines mean it is a Volvo and they get put into the lorries for use in the UK.
    Black coloured engines mean it is Renault and that it is bound for mainland Europe.
    Red coloured engines means Cummins and they are heading for Australia.
    I was going to ask why was it the British prefer Volvo engines, but I think I can maybe answer that by remembering what I have heard previously about Volvo buses and coaches and why the likes of Stagecoach, National Express and other operators often opt for Volvo and that is because they are relatively easy to repair and maintain, they build a very good quality vehicle that is very reliable and easy to drive and they represent good value for money, and the guys whose job it is to drive them also enjoy driving a good quality Volvo.

    • @RetroRatz
      @RetroRatz  Рік тому

      You were correct on the engine supplies! There was also 2 types of chassis too! In-house built and a pre-ordered Mercedes. They preferred building their own 😆 it was a good tour. We would like to do more!

  • @flashback9966
    @flashback9966 5 років тому +2

    Whoa, that was really interesting, well done ladies. So nice to see a top quality product made in this country. Love to see one of these converted and turn up at Quirky! And exactly, how did you manage to blag yourself in for this video:)?

    • @RetroRatz
      @RetroRatz  5 років тому

      Top secret, but glad you enjoyed 😃📷 will try todo more! Our channel is all about variety!

    • @flashback9966
      @flashback9966 5 років тому +1

      @@RetroRatz Can't wait. . .

  • @steuk6510
    @steuk6510 4 роки тому +2

    How much does one off them cost to buy

    • @RetroRatz
      @RetroRatz  4 роки тому

      That's a good question! We didn't ask 😂 will find out 👍

    • @andyg817
      @andyg817 3 роки тому +1

      Around £150.000, , lots of technology for emissions, Hydraulics.. work for a local council.. 😊

  • @stevespatrol
    @stevespatrol 5 років тому +1

    Drive one every day around Canberra Australia. Not a bad truck. Front suspension could do with a little more travel.

    • @philtallant2338
      @philtallant2338 4 роки тому +1

      @@terrificspokesman7416 they get Volvo engines

  • @terrificspokesman7416
    @terrificspokesman7416 4 роки тому +1

    Nice tour. I have one question why do they have to put different engines for different countries. They can offer all engines in each market. If I could I would go for Cummins engine

    • @RetroRatz
      @RetroRatz  4 роки тому

      It's to do with where the vehicle is sold, as they are contracted to have certain engines. It's the same with the Dennis Eagle badge, in certain countries they have to have a branded badge like Renault, Mercedes or Citroen.

  • @FinBinMan
    @FinBinMan 5 років тому +1

    Very interesting, how did u get to do that?

    • @RetroRatz
      @RetroRatz  5 років тому

      We was invited, as they use a product from were Peggy works!
      The company also used some of our footage from the year before, from the Bin men racing vlog.

    • @philtallant2338
      @philtallant2338 4 роки тому

      Contact Dennis Eagle

    • @WhatALoadOfTrash
      @WhatALoadOfTrash 4 роки тому

      @@philtallant2338 you work for Dennis Eagle? I've heard of you off Facebook, all your pictures of RCV s are amazing 👍

  • @ben-ih1ox
    @ben-ih1ox 5 років тому +1

    Did they say what percentage of refuse trucks they make in the UK?

    • @RetroRatz
      @RetroRatz  5 років тому

      All the Dennis badge vehicles were for the UK. But they do export the bodies to France, and Australia, that go on other makes chassis.

  • @TheKinlock
    @TheKinlock 5 років тому +2

    I drive them daily, great bit of kit

    • @philtallant2338
      @philtallant2338 4 роки тому

      I've a Facebook group for pictures and videos bin lorries and waste disposal pictures group

    • @TheKinlock
      @TheKinlock 4 роки тому

      Phil Tallant what’s the group name

  • @carlbinks2161
    @carlbinks2161 5 років тому +1

    Mercedes cab and engine with a Dennis body can't go wrong

    • @RetroRatz
      @RetroRatz  5 років тому

      The main one at present is the Mercedes Actros with the Dennis Body 😊

    • @carlbinks2161
      @carlbinks2161 5 років тому +1

      We have Dennis trucks on our fleet and they are dreadful we they are between 12-20 months old and we have had 6 head caskets go so far

  • @stotas2
    @stotas2 5 років тому +1

    Get them to build you a camper free of charge of course sort of an advertising deal👍

  • @stotas2
    @stotas2 5 років тому +1

    Was he tall or were you sat down lol

    • @RetroRatz
      @RetroRatz  5 років тому

      Charlie was very, VERY tall 😂

  • @stotas2
    @stotas2 5 років тому +1

    Oh and 1st everyone seems to put it so I followed

  • @steuk6510
    @steuk6510 4 роки тому +1

    Dennis Eagle 🦅 empty our bins