Rear-load refuse trucks from Matthews Motors are built for municipal waste service — featuring dual cart tippers, compactor blades, and safety lighting.
The New Way® Cobra® Rear Loader offers a versatile, mid-size rear loader design suited for residential and light commercial routes. With sizes from 16 to 20 cubic yards, it combines robust performance with maneuverability.
Semi-automatic cycling with auto-lock tailgate
Hydraulic tank temperature gauge and sight glass
Driver alert buzzer and adjustable riding steps
LED safety lights, chrome cylinder rods, and Imron Elite paint
The New Way® Viper® Rear Loader offers mid-sized refuse collection with high maneuverability, ideal for mixed routes. With body capacities from 9 to 13 cubic yards, the Viper® provides efficient performance in urban and rural areas.
Semi-automatic cycling with auto-lock tailgate
Back-up alarm, LED safety lights, and driver alert buzzer
Color rear vision camera system and adjustable riding step
Chrome cylinder rods and Imron elite productive paint
Special lighting and PTO options
Commercial and residential container lifts
Hopper liners and body scale system
CNG fueling system and Axalta Imron Elite finish paint
The New Way® Diamondback® Rear Loader is a compact refuse collection vehicle for tight urban streets and alleys, available in 6 and 8 cubic yard capacities, with HC options for additional compaction.
Semi-automatic cycling with auto-lock tailgate
Back-up alarm and LED safety lights
Color rear vision camera system and driver alert buzzer
Chrome cylinder rods and Imron elite productive paint
Special lighting and PTO options
CNG powered options
Cart tipper for residential routes
Body Capacities: 6, 8 cu yd (HC variants available)
The New Way® King Cobra® is a high-capacity rear loader built for demanding refuse collection. Offering capacities from 20 to 32 cubic yards, the King Cobra® delivers power, speed, and durability for large municipal routes.
Semi-automatic cycling with auto back pack
Accelerator kit and turn buckle locks
Color rear vision camera system with driver alert buzzer
Side access door and bolt-on rear steps
LED safety lighting and Talamar Extreme hydraulic fluid
Imron elite productive paint finish
Special lighting and CNG powered configurations
PTO & pump and oil pressure gauge
Container lifts (commercial & residential)
Body scale system and auto tailgate locks
Steel upgrades and extended warranties
Body Capacities: 20, 25, 27, 32 cu yd
Minimum GVWR: 58,000–66,000 lbs depending on model
Hydraulic Cylinders: Multi-stage ejection, slide, sweep, and tailgate cylinders
Cobra Magnum® Rear Loader
The New Way® Cobra Magnum® is a high-compaction rear loader built for high-volume refuse collection. Available in 20 to 32 cubic yard configurations, it offers efficient loading, compaction, and superior durability.
Semi-automatic cycling with auto back pack and accelerator kit
Back up alarm and turn buckle locks
Chrome cylinder rods and driver alert buzzer
Color rear vision camera system with LED safety lights
Imron elite productive paint and Talamar Extreme hydraulic fluid
Riding steps on rear with side access door
Special lighting packages and CNG powered options
PTO & pump options
Commercial and residential container lifts
Body scale system and auto-lock tailgate
Extended warranties available
Body Capacities: 20, 25, 27, 32 cu yd
Minimum GVWR: 56,000–64,000 lbs depending on model
The New Way® Cobra HC® Rear Loader is engineered for high compaction in commercial and residential waste collection. With body sizes ranging from 20 to 27 cubic yards, it delivers versatility and power in a compact package.
Semi-automatic cycling and auto back pack
Hydraulic tank temperature gauge and side access door
Back up alarm, LED safety lights, and driver alert buzzer
Color rear vision camera system
Chrome cylinder rods and Imron elite productive paint
Special lighting packages
PTO pump options
Commercial and residential container lifts
Scale system and auto-lock tailgate
Hopper liners and ‘pack at idle’ feature
Body Capacities: 20, 25, 27 cu yd
Minimum GVWR: 54,000–58,000 lbs depending on model