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- Refuse Body Truck/Roll-off Hoist Parts
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Heil Hydraulic Cylinders for Refuse Trucks
Replacement hydraulic cylinders for Heil refuse trucks — packer body cylinders, tailgate cylinders, lift cylinders, and accessory cylinders for Front Load (FL), Rear Load (RL), and Side Load (SL) applications.
What this page covers
Heil cylinders are the highest-cycle hydraulic components on a Heil refuse truck. The packer body cylinder cycles every compaction; the tailgate cylinder cycles every container; the lift cylinder cycles every pickup. Over a typical service week, the most-stressed cylinder sees 500-1,000 full-load cycles.
PRT stocks Heil cylinders across the full lineup with OEM-equivalent dimensions, ratings, and mounting. Subcategories below organize by application: FL (Front Load), RL (Rear Load), and SL (Side Load).
How to choose
Identify by Heil truck model and the cylinder's application (packer, tailgate, lift, or accessory). The OEM Heil part number translates directly to a PRT replacement.
For rebuilds, verify the rod chrome and bore condition before ordering seal kits — damaged surfaces cause new seals to fail quickly.
Heil cylinder application categories
- Heil FL CylindersFront Load body cylinders for commercial routes.
- Heil RL CylindersRear Load body cylinders for residential routes.
- Heil SL CylindersSide Load body cylinders for automated routes.
- Packer body cylindersThe main compaction cylinders inside the refuse body.
- Tailgate cylindersOpen and close the rear tailgate.
- Lift cylindersLift mechanisms for fork-style and automated pickup.
- Cylinder rebuild kitsSeal kits for in-place rebuild.
Frequently asked questions
How long do Heil packer body cylinders last?
Typically 50,000-75,000 cycles in commercial service. Heavy-duty applications (food-service routes, high-volume routes) shorten that to 25,000-40,000 cycles.
Should I rebuild or replace a Heil cylinder?
Rebuild if the rod chrome and bore are intact — typically 30-40% of new cylinder cost. Replace if you see scoring, structural cracking, or unusual wear patterns.
Are PRT Heil cylinders OEM-spec?
Yes. PRT cylinders match Heil OEM bore, rod, stroke, mounting, and port specifications. Drop-in for direct replacement.
What's the difference between FL, RL, and SL cylinder specs?
Application-specific — FL cylinders are sized for the forces of front-fork commercial pickup; RL for rear-loading routes with shorter cycle distances; SL for automated side-load arm cycling. Bore, stroke, and rating differ accordingly.