Abstract: A side-loading refuse collection wagon, affording an unusually large load capacity by virtue of optimum utilization of the width limits allowable for the vehicle, includes a chassis, a cab, a body extending along the chassis from the cab. An adequate recess is provided to accomodate a bin hoisting and tilting mechanism and is formed in the right-hand side wall of the body at a body portion from the cab having a shorter length than a major portion having a rectangular cross-sectional shape. A longitudinal guide is affixed to the flat bed of the body, and a hopper complete with refuse material compacting members, which is slidable in said portion of reduced cross-section and has a bottom provided with matching guides is coupled to the guide on the flat bed. A refuse material ejector plate is provided which is movable along the major portion of the body having a rectangular cross-section and rigid with respect to the hopper, as well as a drive mechanism for moving the hopper along the body.

Abstract: A trash pick-up truck which has high strength features and an improved arrangement for compacting and transfering trash from the collecting pan defined in the cowl into the truck body, comprises a passageway formed between the cowl and the truck body, a movable plate having a plate-like pressure extension or paddle articulated thereto, and a device for supporting and guiding the plate under the cowl in a friction- and wear-free manner including two rod pairs which form, in cooperation with the cowl and plate, two respective articulated antiquadrilaterals.