Horizontal Ejector Provides a New Way to Clear Snow and Ice

Safe horizontal ejection technology…never raise a bed again.

Somerset, PA (March 1, 2016). J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers, a leading manufacturer of dump bodies, trailers, oil and gas equipment, and custom transportation solutions, announced the completion of a new patent pending truck body that will revolutionize the way state and municipal government agencies clear snow and ice from roadways.

The technology and the ejector ram, which is installed in the bed of the truck, eliminates the risks associated with overhead obstacles, reduces driver distraction, has a low center of gravity, and prevents roll overs that can occur from raising a dump body in unsafe conditions. The J&J body, called the Horizontal Ejector (HE), underwent extensive design and testing. Some of the most significant features are the J&J DynaControl^® hydraulic system with AutoFeed, the hydraulic double-acting high lift gate tailgate, and the J&J AWARE^™ camera system. AutoFeed automatically moves the load forward when the spreader is low on material, allowing the operator to focus on plowing. The double acting tailgate allows for simple removal of frozen chunks of anti-skid in snow and ice applications. The J&J AWARE^™ camera system allows operators to see the position and operation of the ejector inside the body and visibility behind the truck when operating in reverse.