- Lids
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- Lids
- Bottoms
- Compactor Parts
- Commercial Dumpster Parts
- Roll-Off Container Parts
- Refuse Body Truck/Roll-off Hoist Parts
- Lids
- Bottoms
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Compactor Parts
Power UnitsElectrical PartsLimit/Safety/Photo/Press. SwitchesButtons/Switches/Keys/LegendsHydraulic PartsCylindersOther Compactor Parts30 MMPanels And ControlsMotorsMotor Starters / Transformers / FusesAccessories Electrical30 MM Key Switch30 MM Selector Switch30 MM Push Only Switch30 MM Legends30 MM Contacts And Replacement Keys22.5 MM
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Refuse Body Truck/Roll-off Hoist Parts
Heil Replacement PartsMcNeilus Replacement PartsTarp Systems & PartsRoll-Off Hoist/Hook Hoist PartsRoll-off / Hook Hoist PartsCurrotto Can Replacement PartsCables & StrapsRollers & AccessoriesSheave Pulleys & PinsHoist CylindersContainer Securement System & PartsRoll Off Hydraulics,Filters,& PneumaticsRoll-Off ElectricalCurotto Can Replacement CylindersCurotto Can Body Replacement PartsCurotto Can Grabber Beam PartsCurotto Can Slide Assembly PartsCurotto Can Hydraulics & PneumaticsOther Manufacturer Replacement Parts
CYL,GRIP/DUMP,1-3/8" ROD, INLINE PORTS
CYL,GRABBER,RR,1 3/8 ROD,HEIL (OFFSET)
ARM RAISE CYL, RR, 1.25"-12 CLEVIS ROD END
EJECT CYL, 3 STAGE, 28YD FL/33YD SL
Part # : T.CYL.001-7041
7/8" X 80' ROLLOFF CABLE WITH BUTTON
Part # : T.GB.7/8X80B
ARM EXENTENSION CYLINDER
Part # : T.CYL.HR4752
3" x 4" x 2" SIDE ROLLER
Part # : T.GB.521AO
SPRING LOADED ROLLER, UNIVERSAL (108")
Part # : T.PI.H7002C
ARM CYLINDER, HP, FEL (CUSHIONED)
Part # : T.CYL.001-7057
Heil Side Load Cylinders
Replacement Heil Side Load (SL) cylinders for automated route refuse trucks — arm cylinders, packer body cylinders, and accessory cylinders for Heil automated side-loading refuse bodies. OEM-equivalent specs for Python and other Heil SL/ASL configurations.
What this page covers
Heil Side Load and Automated Side Load (ASL) trucks pick up curbside carts using a side-mounted articulating arm. The arm extends to grasp the cart, lifts it over the truck side, and dumps into the hopper — typically without the driver leaving the cab. SL cylinders handle the arm motion plus the packer body compaction. The arm cylinder is the highest-cycle component on the truck — sometimes 1,500+ cycles per shift.
PRT stocks the most-replaced Heil SL cylinder configurations across Python and other automated side-load models.
How to choose
Identify by Heil SL/ASL truck model, cylinder application (arm, packer, accessory), and OEM part number.
SL arm cylinders see the highest cycle counts of any cylinder on the truck — stock a spare for fast replacement, and consider preventive replacement at scheduled service intervals.
Heil SL cylinder applications
- SL arm cylindersThe high-cycle articulating arm cylinders.
- SL packer body cylindersCompaction cylinders for the side-load body.
- SL accessory cylindersCart-tipper, sweep, and other auxiliary cylinders.
- Heil Python cylindersSpecific to the Python SL platform.
- Cylinder rebuild kitsSeal kits for SL cylinder rebuild.
Frequently asked questions
What Heil SL models does PRT supply cylinders for?
The full Heil SL lineup including Python and other automated and semi-automated side-load models. Provide the truck model for confirmation.
How long do Heil SL arm cylinders last?
25,000-50,000 cycles in residential automated service — shorter than other Heil cylinders because the cycle count per shift is much higher (1,500+).
Are PRT Heil SL cylinders OEM-equivalent for Python trucks?
Yes. PRT cylinders match Heil Python OEM dimensions, ratings, and mounting patterns.
Why do SL arm cylinders fail faster than FL or RL cylinders?
Cycle frequency. An automated side-load route can do 1,500+ pickups per shift — far more than a manual rear-load (300-500) or front-load commercial route (50-150). The arm cylinder cycles every pickup.