Curbtender introduces Fuzion automated side loading refuse truck

Curbtender Inc., a leading manufacturer of refuse collection vehicles based in Cedar Falls, Iowa, has announced the launch of a new automated side loader platform called the Fuzion.

The first production unit was delivered to Green Waste Palo Alto in Santa Clara, California, on June 25. The 27-cubic-yard model, which features a split body chamber for dual waste stream collection, was mounted on a natural gas powered Peterbilt 520 truck chassis.

Curbtender says the Fuzion was designed as a highly configurable platform to meet a wide variety of needs. According to the company, customers can choose between Curbtender’s heavy-duty “PowerArm” or its long reach “Xtender” arm. Its body is tapered, can be equipped for single stream or dual stream waste collection and features a tip-to-dump ejection method.

The design allows trash and recycling to be quickly processed thanks to a deeper well hopper, accelerated packer panel speeds and a pre-crusher panel capable of pressing down bulky items like cardboard boxes. Meanwhile, corrosive liquids are contained in the body and protected from the packing cylinders as a result of the hopper being raised above the body floor.

Since helping to pioneer the automated side loader industry over 40 years ago with the introduction of the Curbtender automated side loader (now called the PowerPak), the company says it now maintains four distinct automated side loader platforms: AutoCat, Fuzion, HammerPak and PowerPak.

This is one of the most complete OEM lineup of automated side loaders in the world, according to Curbtender, with each possessing unique innovations ideal for different routes and trash streams.