ISUZU 16 CBM Compactor Garbage Truck
The ISUZU 16 CBM Compactor Garbage Truck is a heavy-duty municipal sanitation vehicle designed for efficient waste collection, compression, transportation, and centralized disposal in urban and commercial environments. Built on a reliable ISUZU chassis with a 4×2 left-hand-drive configuration, this truck combines a 16-cubic-meter compactor body with a hydraulic waste compression system, making it suitable for municipal sanitation departments, waste management companies, residential communities, industrial parks, and commercial districts that require regular waste collection. With overall dimensions of 8800 × 2500 × 2980 mm, a gross vehicle weight of 17,000 kg, and a kerb weight of 8,300 kg, the vehicle provides a practical balance between waste-handling capacity and road transportation performance.
The truck is powered by an ISUZU diesel engine delivering 240 HP (176 kW), with a displacement of 7,780 ml and an available Euro 4 or Euro 5 emission configuration, depending on the selected engine specification and destination market. The MLD six-speed manual transmission features six forward gears and one reverse gear, while the 4,500 mm wheelbase supports the vehicle’s medium-duty chassis configuration. Equipped with a heating and cooling air-conditioning system, a three-person cab, and metallic paint, the truck is designed to support routine collection work across different operating environments. Its maximum specified speed is 95 km/h, and the chassis uses 9.00-20 tires with six road tires and one spare tire.
The waste collection superstructure features a 16 m³ compactor body and a 1.3 m³ filling hopper, allowing collected waste to be fed into the compression system before transportation to a disposal or transfer facility. The specified filling work cycle takes approximately 20–25 seconds, while horizontal ejection provides a controlled method of discharging compressed waste. The system incorporates electrically controlled hydraulic operation and manual hydraulic controls, with a control panel available in English or another requested language. A 200-liter sewage tank helps collect liquid generated during waste handling, supporting cleaner operation when the tank is properly maintained and emptied. Customers comparing different waste collection configurations can explore our municipal garbage collection trucks to identify suitable capacities and body designs for their operating requirements.
Features
Reliable ISUZU Chassis and 240 HP Diesel Engine
The ISUZU chassis provides the structural foundation for this 16 CBM compactor garbage truck, with a 4×2 drive layout and left-hand-drive configuration designed for conventional road-based municipal collection operations. Its diesel engine delivers 240 HP (176 kW) from a displacement of 7,780 ml, providing the power required for vehicle movement and supporting the demands of a waste collection truck carrying a substantial compactor body. The MLD six-speed manual transmission, with six forward gears and one reverse gear, allows drivers to select suitable ratios for urban roads, collection routes, and maneuvering around designated loading points.
The truck has a 4,500 mm wheelbase, an overall length of 8,800 mm, a width of 2,500 mm, and a height of 2,980 mm. Its gross vehicle weight is rated at 17,000 kg, while the kerb weight is specified as 8,300 kg. These figures provide a reference for vehicle selection and route planning, although the final permissible payload must be confirmed from the completed vehicle documentation and applicable local regulations. The engine emission configuration can be specified as Euro 4 or Euro 5 according to the selected version and destination market, so buyers should verify the applicable certification before placing an order.
Large 16 Cubic Meter Compactor Body
The 16 CBM garbage compactor body is designed for waste collection routes that require substantial storage capacity between unloading stops. By compressing collected refuse inside the body, the compactor system helps make more effective use of the available storage volume compared with transporting the same waste without compression, although the actual quantity carried depends on waste density, moisture content, material composition, and legal vehicle weight limits. This configuration is suitable for collecting household refuse, commercial waste, and other compatible municipal solid waste from designated collection points.
The filling hopper has a capacity of 1.3 m³ and receives waste before it enters the compression mechanism. With a specified filling work cycle of approximately 20–25 seconds, the system is designed to support repeated loading operations during daily collection routes. Actual cycle times may vary with the waste material, hydraulic conditions, operating procedure, and equipment configuration. For customers evaluating different collection arrangements, our rear-loading waste collection solutions provide additional options for comparing loading systems, body capacities, and chassis configurations.
Hydraulic Compression and Horizontal Ejection
The truck uses an integrated hydraulic working system to operate the waste compression and discharge mechanisms. Electrically controlled hydraulic operation supports the designated working functions, while manual hydraulic controls provide an additional means of operating the equipment according to the installed system design. This combination allows the vehicle to carry out the loading and compaction process and subsequently discharge accumulated waste at an authorized unloading location.
The specified horizontal ejection system pushes the compacted waste out of the body during unloading, helping operators empty the compartment without relying on a conventional gravity-dumping arrangement. Correct operation depends on the hydraulic system, control valves, moving components, and discharge area being in suitable working condition. Routine inspection of hydraulic hoses, seals, valves, and mechanical connections helps identify wear or leakage before it affects collection schedules. Operators should follow the manufacturer’s procedures and ensure that personnel remain clear of the moving compaction and ejection mechanisms during operation.
Intuitive Control Panel and Operational Safety
The control panel can be supplied in English or another requested language, helping customers configure the vehicle for the operators who will use it in the destination market. The combination of electrical controls and manual hydraulic controls is intended to support the truck’s designated operating functions, while the standard equipment package includes a dust bin lifter, ladder, warning lights, emergency stop button, handrail, fire extinguisher, basic tool kit, and English operation manual. These accessories support routine vehicle operation, inspection, and waste collection activities.
For enhanced reversing visibility, a rear alarm and camera can be installed as optional equipment. These features can assist drivers when maneuvering in confined collection areas, although they do not replace direct observation, appropriate spotter procedures, or compliance with site safety requirements. Operators should receive training in the use of the compaction system, emergency stop, bin-lifting mechanism, and hydraulic controls before the truck enters service.
200-Liter Sewage Tank and Cleaner Waste Handling
A 200-liter sewage tank is included in the specified superstructure configuration to collect liquid associated with waste handling and help reduce uncontrolled leakage during collection and transportation. This feature is particularly relevant when the vehicle handles household refuse containing food residues, moisture, and other liquid-bearing waste. Regular inspection and appropriate emptying of the tank are important for maintaining hygienic operating conditions and preventing overflow during daily collection activities.
The sewage tank should be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations, and collected liquid should be discharged at an authorized facility in compliance with local environmental requirements. Combined with the compactor body and controlled horizontal ejection system, this arrangement supports organized waste handling from collection through transportation and unloading.
Flexible Bin-Lifting Options for Municipal Collection
The ISUZU 16 CBM Compactor Garbage Truck can be configured with different bin-lifting arrangements to suit the waste containers used by a municipality or commercial operator. Available options include a single-bin or double-bin lifter for 240-liter containers, as well as compatible lifters for standard 660-liter and 1,100-liter bins. Selecting the appropriate lifting arrangement helps match the vehicle to the existing container fleet and collection procedures, reducing the need to replace established waste bins when the selected equipment is compatible with them.
Customers should confirm container dimensions, lifting interfaces, and permitted loaded-bin weights before selecting the final configuration. For operations focused on detachable containers rather than conventional compaction and rear loading, our hook loader truck configurations offer a different approach to waste transportation and container handling.
Applications in Municipal and Commercial Waste Management
With its 16 m³ compactor body, 1.3 m³ filling hopper, 240 HP diesel engine, and hydraulic waste discharge system, the ISUZU 16 CBM Compactor Garbage Truck is suitable for routine refuse collection in residential neighborhoods, commercial streets, industrial facilities, public institutions, and municipal sanitation projects. Its large body capacity supports collection routes with substantial waste volumes, while the available bin-lifting options allow the truck to be adapted to different container systems. The final choice should reflect the daily collection volume, road conditions, unloading arrangements, waste characteristics, and applicable weight restrictions.
For customers seeking additional configurations for specialized municipal operations, our road sweeper truck range provides options for mechanical road cleaning and urban surface maintenance, complementing garbage collection vehicles within a broader sanitation fleet.
The ISUZU 16 CBM Compactor Garbage Truck combines a heavy-duty ISUZU chassis, 240 HP diesel power, a large-capacity compactor body, hydraulic compression, horizontal ejection, and flexible waste-bin lifting options in one municipal sanitation vehicle. With configurable emission standards, a multilingual control panel, standard safety accessories, and optional reversing assistance, it can be tailored to the operational requirements of different waste management projects. ISUZU Vehicles provides specialized commercial truck solutions for customers seeking practical equipment for municipal sanitation, commercial refuse collection, and urban environmental services.
Specifications
| Vehicle Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Overall Dimensions | 8800 × 2500 × 2980 mm |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) / Kerb Weight | 17,000 kg / 8,300 kg |
| Cab Capacity | 3 persons |
| Air Conditioner | Heating and cooling air conditioner |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Engine Brand | ISUZU |
| Engine Power | 240 HP (176 kW) |
| Engine Displacement | 7,780 ml |
| Emission Standard | Euro 4 or Euro 5 |
| Drive Type | 4×2, Left-Hand Drive (LHD) |
| Transmission | MLD 6-speed manual transmission with 1 reverse gear |
| Wheelbase / Number of Axles | 4,500 mm / 2 |
| Tire Specification | 9.00-20 |
| Tire Quantity | 6 tires + 1 spare tire |
| Maximum Speed | 95 km/h |
| Paint | Metallic paint |
| Superstructure Specifications | |
| Compactor Body Capacity | 16 m³ |
| Filling Hopper Capacity | 1.3 m³ |
| Sewage Tank Capacity | 200 liters |
| Filling Cycle Time | 20–25 seconds |
| Discharge Method | Horizontal ejection |
| Control System | Electro-hydraulic control and manual hydraulic control |
| Control Panel Language | English or another specified language |
| Standard Accessories | Dustbin lifter, ladder, warning lights, emergency stop button, handrail, fire extinguisher, basic tool kit, and English manual |
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