{"product_id":"vestil-mechanical-trash-compactors-mtc","title":"Vestil Mechanical Trash Compactor (MTC)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eManual Drum Trash Compactors for 30 and 55 Gallon Waste Drums\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eMechanical 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eManual Ratchet Compaction\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDrum Size Configurations\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePortable Frame and Roll-Out Base Option\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eTwo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"width:500px;\"\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd colspan=\"3\" style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#c0392b;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMTC-55 + OPTIONAL MTC-RB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Check Out Our Pneumatic Trash Compactor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMTC-30\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMTC-55\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompacting Force (lb.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccepts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30-gallon drum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55-gallon drum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService Range (in.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-1\/4 to 35-3\/4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-1\/4 to 35-3\/4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRubber Wheels Quantity\/Diameter\/Width (in.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(2) 2 x 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(2) 2 x 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompactor Head Diameter\/Thickness (in.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17 x 1\/4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21 x 1\/4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Width (in.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32-1\/16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32-1\/16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsable Width (in.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25-3\/8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25-3\/8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length (in.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24-1\/4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24-1\/4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsable Length (in.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24-1\/4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24-1\/4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Height (in.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e85-9\/16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e85-9\/16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssembled Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32.0625\"W x 24.25\"L x 85.5625\"H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32.0625\"W x 24.25\"L x 85.5625\"H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssembled Weight (lb.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e158\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e166\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShip Weight (lb.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e202\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e198\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40\"W x 48\"D x 86\"H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40\"W x 48\"D x 86\"H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLTL Palletized\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLTL Palletized\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModel Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eManual ratcheting mechanism compacts contents of drums easily\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompacting plate direction is adjusted with selector levers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRatchet lever is secured in the \"up\" position with locking pin\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes 2 wheels for tilt-and-roll portability of unit when empty\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVideos\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Yp7c-9yDe-I\" title=\"Vestil product video\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tLNkFihWGUc\" title=\"Vestil product video\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/u42rWwb7-EM\" title=\"Vestil product video\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions \u0026amp; Answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does the trash compactor work with a fiber drum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The fiber drum should work as long as the 21\" diameter compacting plate fits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does the trash compactor work with plastic drums?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: 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\").\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOwner's Manuals (1)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/3681\/6793\/files\/Vestil-manuals-MTC-MANUAL.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMTC, MANUAL\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproval Drawings (3)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/3681\/6793\/files\/Vestil-drawings-MTC-30.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMTC-30\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/3681\/6793\/files\/Vestil-drawings-MTC-55.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMTC-55\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/3681\/6793\/files\/Vestil-drawings-MTC-RB.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMTC-RB\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTesting Certificates (3)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/3681\/6793\/files\/Vestil-certificates2-MTC-30.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMTC-30\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/3681\/6793\/files\/Vestil-certificates2-MTC-55.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMTC-55\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/3681\/6793\/files\/Vestil-certificates2-MTC-RB.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMTC-RB\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel Page PDFs (1)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/3681\/6793\/files\/Vestil-labels-MTC.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMTC-30 MTC\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Vestil","offers":[{"title":"30-gallon drum","offer_id":67683338584217,"sku":"MTC-30","price":1050.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"55-gallon drum","offer_id":67683338616985,"sku":"MTC-55","price":1050.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/3681\/6793\/files\/MTC-55_C.jpg?v=1791838138","url":"https:\/\/techforgedirect.com\/products\/vestil-mechanical-trash-compactors-mtc","provider":"TechForge Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}