Dennis Eagle's Olympus Midi RCV Balances Size and Payload for Urban Routes
Dennis Eagle's new Olympus Midi refuse collection vehicle offers a class-leading 6.5-tonne payload in a compact footprint, designed to navigate tight urban streets and narrow country lanes.
6.5 tonnes
12-16 tonnes
17 seconds
What Happened
Dennis Eagle has introduced the Olympus Midi, a mid-sized refuse collection vehicle (RCV) that offers a class-leading payload in a compact footprint. Designed for tight urban streets and narrow country lanes, it fills the gap between smaller and larger RCVs, adhering to the 'Goldilocks principle' of being just right.
6.5 tonnes
in a compact 12-16 tonne RCV
- Short rear overhang for weight reduction and maneuverability
- Pack-on-the-move technology for efficient packing during transit
- Fast 17-second compactor cycle
- Widest tailgate hopper in its class
- Multiple bin-lifting configurations including integrated multifunction bin lift
“We’ve ensured all of the excellent engineering and design features that make the Olympus range the number one choice in refuse collection bodies were incorporated into the Midi. Packed with industry-leading capabilities, as well as a sleek, contemporary design, the Olympus Midi was made to enhance operational efficiency, improve manoeuvrability, and maximise payload capacity.”
The Olympus Midi is fully compliant with EN-1501 and CE-approved, featuring intuitive safety systems and LED lighting. It has been well received by customers in London boroughs for its ability to navigate narrow streets while offering a 6.5-tonne payload. Hoadley expects 2026 to be a big year for the Midi.
Why this matters
The Olympus Midi addresses a growing demand for higher payloads in smaller vehicles, enabling waste collection fleets to improve efficiency and maneuverability in constrained environments like London boroughs.
Terms in This Story
- RCV
- Refuse Collection Vehicle, a truck designed for waste collection.
- Payload
- The maximum weight of waste a vehicle can carry.
- Pack-on-the-move
- Technology that allows the waste compactor to operate while the vehicle is moving.
- Tailgate hopper
- The rear opening of a refuse collection vehicle where waste is deposited.
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