HTL Waste Management Services Limited, of Deptford, London, has recently taken delivery of a new generation Liebherr L 556-2plus2 High Lift Waste Handler. HTL is part of Hinkcroft Transport Limited, one of London’s leading independent waste management contractors, operating a state-of-the-art transfer station and recycling centre which handles and processes in the region of 200,000 tonnes a year.
The L 556-2plus2 plays an important role in loading and stockpiling at HTL’s Deptford premises. Materials handled are predominantly building and construction waste, ferrous and non-ferrous metals and domestic waste. The incoming raw waste materials are segregated, loaded into high-sided bulkers and transported to recycling centres in the region. Residues from the recyclables reclamation process are transferred by bulkers for final disposal.
This articulated, hydro-statically driven machine weighs in at 19.84 tonnes, with a tipping load of 7,200kg. The Liebherr made new generation engine develops 130kW and the high-tip bucket capacity is 4.5m. The hydrostatic driveline system on the loader not only contributes to considerable fuel consumption benefits (around 10 litres per hour on this particular waste handling application) but also, with limited slip differential in both front and rear axles, produces good efficient pushing power when stockpiling whilst, at the same time, prolonging tyre life.
The L 556-2plus2 owned by HTL features 3050mm high lift arms which produce a 5.3 metres dump height for easy loading of bulk trailers and waste processors. The 4.7 metres pin height of the high lift arm also allows the operator to compact material during the loading process.
The luxurious, air-conditioned operator’s cab features full instrumentation and has an air-suspended and fully adjustable seat. A weigh-load indicator and colour reverse camera system have been installed for maximum operational safety on this busy site. The cab is protected by an extra-heavy-duty screen guard and the loading shovel itself is also fully guarded under the belly of the front and rear articulated chassis, to protect the machine from site debris damage during the working cycles.
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