Marathon RJ-550 Commercial & Industrial Stationary Trash Compactor


Stationary Trash Compactors

The Marathon Equipment RamJet RJ-550 Industrial/Commercial Stationary Trash Compactors are the workhorses of the industry! Its proven capability assures top compaction performance in heavy commercial and industrial applications. The heavy-duty Marathon Equipment RJ-550 stationary trash compactor is unique to other compactors in its class, offering a large 60″ wide by 96 1/2″ long clear top opening and a 39″ deep charge box, a handy feature during peak loading times or when compacting bulky items.

Series Benefits:

  • Designed to handle heavy-duty waste streams
  • Ideal for small transfer stations or municipal drop-off centers
  • Heavy-duty design and high-compaction force yield excellent volume reduction with MSW and limited amounts of C&D waste streams
  • Large 96 1/2″ by 60″ clear top opening to accommodate oversized crates and cartons.
  • A quality-built unit, the Marathon Equipment RJ-550 is solidly reinforced with 4″ I-beams throughout. The sturdy ram has a 1/2″ thick face plate.
  • The sides are constructed of 1/4″ thick steel supported by 14 vertical angles with 1″ by 4″ bar running horizontally on each side of the charge box area for increased rigidity and strength.
  • The tough 1″ by 8″ by 6″ angle breaker bar easily handles the beating of daily industrial trash.
  • The Marathon Equipment RJ-550 can be fitted with a variety of material handling equipment such as chutes, hoppers, and dumpers. Cart dumpers can be custom-built to your specifications to accommodate existing cart systems.

Compactor Series

Transfer Station Applications

The Marathon Equipment RJ-550 is a high-capacity, heavy-duty compactor ideal for industrial and commercial applications where large volumes of solid waste are generated. Its rugged construction and large hydraulic power unit allow maximum compaction performance. The Marathon Equipment RJ-550 is suitable for use in transfer stations receiving waste from residential collection vehicles used by municipalities and private contractors. A conveniently located Marathon Equipment RJ-550 transfer facility will eliminate the need for trips to the landfill by intermediate collection vehicles, resulting in fuel, maintenance, and labor cost reductions.

Compactor Features

Heavy-Duty Construction

Solidly reinforced with 4″ I-beams throughout, the sturdy ram has a 1/2″ thick face plate, and sides are constructed of 1/4″ thick steel supported by 14 vertical angles with 1″ by 4″ bar running horizontally on each side of the charge box area for increased rigidity and strength. The tough 1″ by 8″ by 6″ angle breaker bar easily handles the beating of daily industrial trash.

Side-Mounted Power Unit

Side-mounted power units offer convenience and ease of maintenance, eliminating the need to go inside the compactor for most repairs

Clear-Top Opening

Large 96 1/2″ by 60″ clear top opening to accommodate oversized crates and cartons.

Customizable

The Marathon Equipment RJ-550 can be fitted with a variety of material handling equipment such as chutes, hoppers, and dumpers. Cart dumpers can be custom-built to your specifications to accommodate existing cart systems.

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