Dennis Eagle Other models

The register lists here 4 versions with engine displacement of around 7,200 cc and six cylinders, exclusively diesel-powered. Kerb weight ranges from 11,540 to 17,750 kg, gross vehicle weight from 17,300 to 26,500 kg, width from 2,300 to 2,500 mm at a length of 10,470 mm.

Refuse vehicles of this class in Europe operate almost exclusively on municipal contracts, with heavy daily stop-start loading on drivetrain and brakes. Dennis Eagle is one of the established British suppliers of complete collection vehicles, competing with brands such as Geesinknorba and Faun-Zeppelin across the European market, with particular emphasis on driver comfort and all-round visibility from the low-entry cab.

When buying a used Dennis Eagle refuse vehicle, the condition of the hopper and compaction mechanism, the tightness of the hydraulic system and wear on the lifting gear and loading mechanism are key checks, alongside frame corrosion from leachate out of the waste body. Brakes, axles and gearbox see heavy wear from stop-start duty and should have documented operating hours; chassis parts usually run through Dennis Eagle service, body parts through specialist waste-technology suppliers.