McNeilus Companies, Inc. exhibited an upgraded McNeilus Zero Radius (ZR) Automated Side Loader, featuring a new arm assembly, at the 2014 Waste Expo. 

The new ZR arm offers several enhancements – including a 12-foot extended reach option – to improve productivity and reliability.

The McNeilus ZR Automated Side Loader’s 12-foot extended reach arm allows drivers to more efficiently navigate cul-de-sacs and other obstructions such as parked cars. That's just the start. The ZR upgrades also feature a simplified hydraulic design, new components, and redesigned routings. Other advances include structural body upgrades, solid steel rungs on the mast, new carriage rollers and an improved joystick. All upgrades are backed by a new extended warranty. The enhanced ZR is designed to improve performance, simplify maintenance, and strengthen reliability.