Product Description

Manual Drum Trash Compactors for 30 and 55 Gallon Waste Drums

Mechanical trash compactors provide a simple, non-powered solution for compacting waste materials inside 30 gallon and 55 gallon drums. Designed for warehouses, maintenance areas, production floors, recycling zones, and facility waste handling applications, these manual drum compactors help reduce waste volume and optimize drum storage space without electrical or hydraulic power.

Manual Ratchet Compaction

The ratcheting jack mechanism delivers up to 7,000 lb. of compacting force and is also used to retract the compactor plate. Direction selection levers control platen movement, allowing the operator to compact material and raise the plate when the desired compression is reached.

Drum Size Configurations

This family includes models for 30 gallon and 55 gallon drums, with compactor head diameters matched to each drum size. The service range extends from 1-1/4 inches to 35-3/4 inches, giving users practical reach for repeated waste compaction inside the drum.

Portable Frame and Roll-Out Base Option

Two rubber wheels allow tilt-and-roll movement when the unit is empty, and the ratchet lever secures in the upright position with a locking pin when not in use. A durable blue powder-coated finish supports long service life, and an optional roll-out base is available to make drum loading and positioning easier.

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Specifications

Specification MTC-30 MTC-55
Compacting Force (lb.) 7000 7000
Accepts 30-gallon drum 55-gallon drum
Service Range (in.) 1-1/4 to 35-3/4 1-1/4 to 35-3/4
Rubber Wheels Quantity/Diameter/Width (in.) (2) 2 x 1 (2) 2 x 1
Compactor Head Diameter/Thickness (in.) 17 x 1/4 21 x 1/4
Overall Width (in.) 32-1/16 32-1/16
Usable Width (in.) 25-3/8 25-3/8
Overall Length (in.) 24-1/4 24-1/4
Usable Length (in.) 24-1/4 24-1/4
Overall Height (in.) 85-9/16 85-9/16
Assembled Size 32.0625"W x 24.25"L x 85.5625"H 32.0625"W x 24.25"L x 85.5625"H
Assembled Weight (lb.) 158 166
Color Blue Blue
Ship Weight (lb.) 202 198
Package Size 40"W x 48"D x 86"H 40"W x 48"D x 86"H
Freight LTL Palletized LTL Palletized

Model Details

This easy to use manual trash compactor is designed for compacting the contents of drums. Manual ratcheting mechanism. Ratchet mechanism is also used to retract compacting plate. Compacting plate direction is adjusted with selector levers. Ratchet lever is secured in the up position with locking pin. Includes two (2) wheels for tilt-and-roll portability of unit when empty. Drum not included.

  • Manual ratcheting mechanism compacts contents of drums easily
  • Compacting plate direction is adjusted with selector levers
  • Ratchet lever is secured in the "up" position with locking pin
  • Includes 2 wheels for tilt-and-roll portability of unit when empty

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Questions & Answers

Q: Does the trash compactor work with a fiber drum?
A: The fiber drum should work as long as the 21" diameter compacting plate fits.

Q: Does the trash compactor work with plastic drums?
A: As long as it is a 30 or 55 gallon drum, yes it should work, since the MTC-55 is designed to work with 30 or 55 gallon drums. The plate size is twenty-one inches (21").

Documentation

Owner's Manuals (1)
Approval Drawings (3)
Testing Certificates (3)
Label Page PDFs (1)

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