A Roll-Off Dumpster Hoist
4,000 lbs Lighter
Than the Competition
The Trash Cat 36-18 is a 36" standard rail hoist that fits dumpsters up to 18 ft.
Lean
The cheapest way to haul more is to weigh less.
The 36-18 was designed with a focus on payload, giving you everything you need without the extra weight.
The 36-18 setup weighs 3,925 lb less than the competition, and that weight comes back to you as payload: 72% more usable payload on the same 26,000 lb GVWR truck.*
Stay non-CDL.
Or haul even more.
Any licensed driver can run a Trash Cat on a non-CDL truck. Widen your hiring pool, skip the CDL wait, and keep labor costs down.
Running a Class 7 chassis? The same weight savings means even more payload.
Lower registration
Lower maintenance
Lower insurance
Lower labor cost
Tough
No compromise.
Lighter doesn't mean weaker.
30,000 lb lift capacity
Heavy-duty scissor lift mechanism
Industrial-grade hydraulic drum winch
⚠️ Steel / tubing spec
⚠️ Lift cylinder size
3-Year Structural Warranty.
Plus a 1-year warranty on electrical and hydraulic components.
Built to Outlast
Trash Cats are engineered to outlast multiple truck chassis. Grade 8 bolts and nuts mount it, not welds, so moving it to a new truck takes simple tools and a little know-how. You're back on the road quickly.
Bolted, not welded (Grade 8 bolts and nuts)
Sandblasted
Zinc primed and powder coated
Trash Cat 38-14 Specifications
| Spec | Hydraulic |
|---|---|
| Rail Width | 36" standard rail |
| Dumpster Lengths | Up to 18 ft |
| Lift Mechanism | Heavy-duty scissor lift |
| Lift Capacity | 30,000 lb |
| Winch | Industrial-grade hydraulic drum winch ⚠️ brand / rating |
| Hydraulic Pump | PTO-driven or clutch pump ⚠️ confirm; included or not |
| PTO Requirement | ⚠️ gpm at psi |
| Controls | ⚠️ TO DO |
| Control Valve | ⚠️ TO DO |
| Tilt Frame | ⚠️ steel spec |
| Subframe | ⚠️ steel spec |
| Dump Angle | ⚠️ TO DO |
Works with Your Truck
| Spec | Requirement | |
|---|---|---|
| Cab to Axle | ⚠️ minimum (on file for customer-sourced trucks: 156 in; confirm for 36-18) | |
| Cab to End of Frame | ⚠️ TO DO | |
| Frame Height | ⚠️ TO DO | |
| Frame Width | ⚠️ maximum | |
| Spring Hanger to End of Frame | ⚠️ minimum |
Compatible trucks: ⚠️ list
Works with Your Cans
| Spec | Ability | |
|---|---|---|
| Rail Width | 47" – fits Texas Pride & U-Dump Systems | |
| Dumpster Lengths | 12' and 14' | |
| Lift Capacity | 16,000 lbs | |
| Dump Angle | 45˚ minimum |
Note on 16’ Dumpsters: A 16’ can is physically possible but not recommended on a 120” cab-to-axle hoist. If you’re running 16’ cans, talk to us before you order.
Load Distribution
By dumpster length: ⚠️ forward of axle, rear of axle, cargo center of gravity
How it’s Built
| Spec | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Tilt Frame | ⚠️ steel spec | |
| Subframe | ⚠️ steel spec | |
| Rail Rollers | ⚠️ TO DO | |
| Winch | Industrial-grade hydraulic drum winch | |
| Tail Lights | ⚠️ TO DO | |
| Ground Roller | ⚠️ included? | |
| DOT Bumper | ⚠️ included? | |
| Finish | Sandblasted, zinc primed, powder coated |
Shipping Dimensions
| Spec | L | W | H | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoist Only | ?" | ?" | ?" | ? lbs |
| With Tarp Mast | ?" | ?" | ?" | 3,400 lb |
Mounting Hardware
Grade 8 bolts and nuts ⚠️ full kit contents
Warranty
Structural: 3 years
Electrical and hydraulic components: 1 year
How to Buy
Your Truck. Our Hoist.
starting at
$54,500
chassis not included
Bring us your truck, or let us help you source one.
We install the Trash Cat.
Already have a truck that meets the fitment specs? Send us the details. Don't have one yet? We'll help you source one.
Find the right truck.
We arrange transport to our shop in Greencastle, PA, and back to you.
Get it to our shop.
We install.
Ready to
run lean?
for timeline & availability
call or text Zach.
*Usable payload is the 26,000 lb GVWR minus the weight of the truck with hoist and tarp system, minus a 3,000 lb dumpster. Comparison: Freightliner M2 with the Trash Cat 36-18 and tarp system at 13,600 lb, against the same truck at 17,525 lb with a comparable competitor's hoist and tarp system. Actual weights vary with chassis and options.
**Median annual pay, May 2025, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: light truck drivers ($44,860) versus heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers ($58,640). An estimate for a non-CDL driver, not a roll-off-specific wage.