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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 PartsCylinders30 MMPanels And ControlsMotorsMotor Starters / Transformers / FusesAccessories Electrical30 MM Key Switch30 MM Selector Switch30 MM Push Only Switch30 MM Legends30 MM Contact Blocks30 MM Replacement Keys22.5 MMMarathon CylindersWQ-Galbreath CylindersPTR cylindersJV Cram-A-Lot CylindersOther MFG CylindersCylinder AccessoriesOther Compactor Parts
- Commercial Dumpster Parts
- Roll-Off Container Parts
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Refuse Body Truck/Roll-off Hoist Parts
Heil Replacement PartsMcNeilus Replacement PartsTarp Systems & PartsRoll-Off Truck Hoist/Hook Hoist PartsRoll-off Truck / Hook Hoist PartsCarry Can Replacement PartsCables & StrapsRollers & AccessoriesSheave Pulleys & PinsHoist CylindersContainer Securement System & PartsOther Roll-off Truck / Hook Hoist PartsRoll Off Hydraulics,Filters,& PneumaticsRoll-Off ElectricalCarry Can Replacement CylindersCarry Can Body Replacement PartsCarry Can Grabber Beam PartsCarry Can Slide Assembly PartsCarry Can Hydraulics & PneumaticsCarry Can Hinge Replacement PartsOther Manufacturer Replacement Parts
SLIDE CYLINDER, HEIL PT5000 (POWER TRACK)
HEIL 5000 INSIDE/SWEEP CYLINDER
EJECT CYL, 25YD RL, F5000/PT5000
SWEEP CYLINDER, HEIL PT5000 (POWER TRACK)
HEIL 5000 OUTSIDE/SLIDE CYLINDER
T/G RAISE CYLINDER C TO C 45.25
Heil Rear Load Cylinders
Replacement Heil Rear Load (RL) cylinders for residential route refuse trucks — packer body cylinders, tailgate cylinders, and lift cylinders for Heil rear-loading refuse bodies. OEM-equivalent specs for Rapid Rail, DuraPack RL, and other Heil RL configurations.
What this page covers
Heil Rear Load trucks handle residential and small-commercial routes — manual loading from rear-mounted hoppers, with occasional cart-tipper assists. RL cylinders cycle frequently (every container at every stop) but at lighter loads than FL packer body cylinders. The result is a different wear pattern: more cycles, lower peak load per cycle.
PRT stocks the most-replaced Heil RL cylinder configurations across the Heil Rapid Rail, DuraPack RL, and other rear-load models.
How to choose
Identify by Heil RL truck model, cylinder application (packer, tailgate, cart-tipper), and OEM part number.
RL packer cylinders see high cycle counts — typical residential routes do 300-500 packer cycles per shift. Plan replacement intervals accordingly.
Heil RL cylinder applications
- RL packer body cylindersMain compaction cylinders for Rear Load Heil bodies.
- RL tailgate cylindersOpen and close the rear tailgate.
- RL cart-tipper cylindersFor cart-tipper-equipped rear-load trucks.
- RL accessory cylindersSweep and packing-plate cylinders.
Frequently asked questions
What Heil RL models does PRT supply cylinders for?
The full Heil RL lineup including Rapid Rail, DuraPack RL, and other rear-load models. Provide the truck model for confirmation.
How long do Heil RL packer cylinders last?
75,000-100,000 cycles in residential service — higher than FL because the per-cycle load is lower. Heavy commercial RL routes see shorter life.
Are Heil RL cylinders interchangeable with Heil FL cylinders?
No. Different bore, stroke, and pressure rating. Use the application-specific cylinder for your truck.
Can I rebuild Heil RL cylinders to save cost?
Yes. RL cylinders rebuild well when the rod chrome and bore are intact.