KUKA 215     In the early 1960s, KUKA redesigned their system again and made the truck capable of collecting bulky refuse. With this, new type the 215 was born. This new truck could handle almost every type of garbage at that time. It was a real revolution, and within a few years, KUKA became to be the biggest garbage truck builder in Europe. The Type 215 remained in production until 1977. 1960 prototype of what would become the Type 215 A Type 215 Demonstrator with rear charging door opened At left, view of the hopper, and at right showing charge door removed for bulk loading The unassuming-looking 215 would eat a surprising diet of heavy refuse Even large objects are quickly broken down and swallowed into the rotary drum AUGSBURG ASSEMBLY LINE, 1962: CLICK ON IMAGES TO ENLARGE - USE BROWSER 'BACK' BUTTON TO RETURN 17.9 cbm body, or about 23.5-cubic yards capacity Larger KUKA 215 on semi-trailer, with no bodywork around the drum The extreme large-end of the scale : The KUKA Mulltransfer system 1971 Mulltransporter (with top loading funnel) unloading at disposal site At the opposite end of the scale was the Mini-Hai (or Mini-Shark) for congested areas KUKA Fitted with Zoeller automatic binlift Details of the binlift, which can accommodate two Ochsner-type bins 215 fitted with a lift for an early-type 1,100 steel refuse bin 215 from 1967 with now industry-standard 1,100 bin with self-closing lid KUKA number 4,000 was built circa 1960 CLICK ON IMAGES TO ENLARGE - USE BROWSER 'BACK' BUTTON TO RETURN Above: KUKA 215 Video (courtesy of Michel Ferro) SELECTED PATENTS Patent # Description Inventor Assignee Date US3104022A Garbage disposal means Schaffler, et.al. KUKA September 7, 1960 7/2/06 © 2006 All Rights Reserved Photos from factory brochures/advertisements except as noted Logos shown are the trademarks of respective manufacturers