Do not buy a lifter from the bin capacity label alone
Two containers marked 240 L or 1,100 L can use different lifting interfaces and dimensions. Before the truck is released for production, provide photographs, drawings or measurements of the actual bins used on the route.
Record these container details
Nominal capacity and manufacturer
Overall width, height and depth
Comb-bar geometry or trunnion spacing
Empty weight and expected loaded weight
Lid type, wheel arrangement and damaged-bin allowance
Number of each bin type on the route
Review the full collection workflow
Confirm whether the truck also receives bags, loose refuse or bulky material. The hopper opening, crew steps, handrails, control positions and cycle sequence should support the real workflow rather than only the lifting mechanism.
Safety and commissioning checks
The agreed specification should identify emergency stops, interlocks, warning devices, safe control positions and the commissioning test using representative containers. Operator training should cover damaged bins, overloads, manual intervention and daily inspection.
Include spare and wear items
Discuss pins, bushes, hoses, sensors, switches and other lifter-specific wear items before shipment. Keep the final drawings and part numbers in the handover file.
Send bin photographs and dimensions with your Ghana collection brief.