MERIDIAN™

FRONT LOADER

HIGHER PAYLOAD, LOWER WEIGHT.Your Balancing Act with Advanced Hauling Performance.

MERIDIAN™ FRONT LOADER

DIMENSIONSDESCRIPTION 32 YD3 (29.3 M3) 36 YD3 (32.9 M3) 40 YD3 (30.6 M3) 43 YD3 (39.3 M3)

(A) Length: Arms Down, TG Open 499 in 12,675 mm 499 in 12,675 mm 538 in 13,665 mm 538 in 13,665 mm

(B) Length: Arms Down, TG Closed (with Tailgate CNG)

412 in(428 in)

10,465 mm(10,871 mm) 432 in 10,973 mm 451 in

(467 in)11,455 mm(11,862 mm) 471 in 11,963 mm

(C) Length: Arms Stowed, TG Closed (with Tailgate CNG)

253 in(270 in)

6,426 mm(6,858 mm) 273 in 6,934 mm 292 in

(309 in)7,417 mm(7,849 mm) 312 in 7,925 mm

(D) Length: Arms Stowed, TG Open 340 in 8,636 mm 379 in 9,627 mm 379 in 9,627 mm 379 in 9,627 mm

(E) Height: Arms/Fork Down 118 in 2,997 mm 118 in 2,997 mm 118 in 2,997 mm 118 in 2,997 mm

(F) Height: Arms Stowed/Forks Up 171 in 4,343 mm 171 in 4,343 mm 171 in 4,343 mm 171 in 4,343 mm

(G) Height: Tailgate Raised (with Tailgate CNG)

140 in(157 in)

3,556 mm(3,988 mm) 160 in 4,064 mm 140 in

(157 in)3,556 mm(3,988 mm) 160 in 4,064 mm

Overall Body Width 102 in 2,591 mm 102 in 2,591 mm 102 in 2,591 mm 102 in 2,591 mm

HOPPER SPECIFICATIONSHopper Capacity 12 cu ydHopper Floor 3/16 in. AR400Upper Hopper Sides 0.118 in. 100 XFLower Hopper Sides 3/16 in. AR450Hopper Width 84 in

PACKER/EJECTOR SPECIFICATIONSLower Face Plate 1/4 in. AR400Upper Face Plate 3/16 in. AR200Packing Panel Floor Tracks 3/16 in. grade 100Top and Side Wear Strips 1/4 in. AR400Bottom Wear Strips 5/16 in. X-Wear

TAILGATE SPECIFICATIONSTailgate Rear Wall 1/8 in. AR450Tailgate Inner Side Walls 1/8 in. AR450Tailgate Outer Side Walls 0.118 in. 100 XFAutomatic Locking Tailgate

HYDRAULICSPump Dual vane with pack-on-the-go flow

control systemControl Valves Danfoss PVG, main pressure =

2,500 psiOil Reservoir Capacity 50 gallonReturn Filter 5 micronSuction Strainer 100 mesh stainless steel

with magnets

CYLINDERSTop Door Cylinder 2 in. bore x 1-1/2 in. rodEjector Cylinder 5.5 in. 3-stage x 182 in.Arm Cylinder 4-1/2 in. bore x 2-1/2 in. rod x 46

in. strokeFork Cylinder 3-1/2 in. bore x 2 in. rod x 26

in. strokeTailgate Cylinder 2-1/4 in. bore x 1-3/4 in. rod x 35

in. strokeTailgate Lock Cylinder 2-1/4 in. bore x 1-1/8 in. rod x 3

in. stroke

PAINTINGPacker and components steel shot blasted prior to priming with high solids epoxy primerFinish: PPG high-performance, high solids acrylic urethane topcoat

OPERATIONSMcNeilus CODE™ CAN-based controls offer the best technology in the business (smart fuse panel, complete diagnostics, vehicle status messages and pre-trip reminders)Electronic Proportional Commercial or Residential Joystick

FORKSFork Construction 1 in. grade 80

PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS (in seconds)*

WORKING RPM IDLE 1350 RPMArm Down 12 12Arm Up 7 6Fork Down 5 5Fork Up 6 6Packer Extend N/A 14Packer Retract N/A 8Top Door Open 12 12Top Door Closed 6 6Tailgate Open 24 24Tailgate Closed 24 24Compaction Force = 119,000 pounds

*Cycle times may vary slightly

ARM ASSEMBLYArm Side Plate 1/4 in. grade 80Arm Construction Internal reinforcement

BODY SPECIFICATIONSBody Floor 3/16 in. AR400Body Roof 10-gauge AR200Body Side Walls 1/8 in. AR450

ZERO RADIUS™ (ZR) SIDE LOADER

Clear headframe means hydraulic and electrical components are kept away from hot exhaust and refuse debris.

IT’S LIGHTER: With a base body weight of

17,100 pounds, the Meridian™ helps comply with state

and federal weight restrictions.

IT’S POWERFUL: With an arm lift capacity of 10,000

pounds and an industry-leading payload capacity of 14

tons, the Meridian has the strength to pack and haul every

load. And that’s just the beginning.

When it comes to choosing the right vehicle for your fleet,

the Meridian provides the perfect balance of versatility for

commercial and residential routes.

McNeilus CODE™ provides simplified CAN-based controls, with superior diagnostics and troubleshooting at your fingertips, plus an electronic proportional commercial or residential joystick.

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ALargest hopper access door available.

Up to 80% of hydraulic contaminants can enter through the packing cylinders. McNeilus-exclusive Excalibre™ cylinders help prevent hydraulic contamination with a patented tool steel shaver and field-proven seal.

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Side-of-body hydraulic enclosures provide easier access and serviceability, and electronic-over-hydraulic valves offer better control and smoother operation.

McNeilus CNG Systems and Service offers compressed natural gas systems in a variety of configurations and capacities for the Meridian™.

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Non-sliding tailgate provides less wear on the tailgate seal, and easier-to-deploy tailgate props offer improved access.

Arm and fork position sensors improve the operator experience and offer greater control.

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Angled mid-post helps channel force from the arms, reducing stress in key areas.

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Flat body and hopper floor design provide support for best-in-class carrying capacity.

MERIDIAN™

FRONT LOADER

HIGHER PAYLOAD, LOWER WEIGHT.Your Balancing Act with Advanced Hauling Performance.

MERIDIAN™ FRONT LOADER

DIMENSIONSDESCRIPTION 32 YD3 (29.3 M3) 36 YD3 (32.9 M3) 40 YD3 (30.6 M3) 43 YD3 (39.3 M3)

(A) Length: Arms Down, TG Open 499 in 12,675 mm 499 in 12,675 mm 538 in 13,665 mm 538 in 13,665 mm

(B) Length: Arms Down, TG Closed (with Tailgate CNG)

412 in(428 in)

10,465 mm(10,871 mm) 432 in 10,973 mm 451 in

(467 in)11,455 mm(11,862 mm) 471 in 11,963 mm

(C) Length: Arms Stowed, TG Closed (with Tailgate CNG)

253 in(270 in)

6,426 mm(6,858 mm) 273 in 6,934 mm 292 in

(309 in)7,417 mm(7,849 mm) 312 in 7,925 mm

(D) Length: Arms Stowed, TG Open 340 in 8,636 mm 379 in 9,627 mm 379 in 9,627 mm 379 in 9,627 mm

(E) Height: Arms/Fork Down 118 in 2,997 mm 118 in 2,997 mm 118 in 2,997 mm 118 in 2,997 mm

(F) Height: Arms Stowed/Forks Up 171 in 4,343 mm 171 in 4,343 mm 171 in 4,343 mm 171 in 4,343 mm

(G) Height: Tailgate Raised (with Tailgate CNG)

140 in(157 in)

3,556 mm(3,988 mm) 160 in 4,064 mm 140 in

(157 in)3,556 mm(3,988 mm) 160 in 4,064 mm

Overall Body Width 102 in 2,591 mm 102 in 2,591 mm 102 in 2,591 mm 102 in 2,591 mm

HOPPER SPECIFICATIONSHopper Capacity 12 cu ydHopper Floor 3/16 in. AR400Upper Hopper Sides 0.118 in. 100 XFLower Hopper Sides 3/16 in. AR450Hopper Width 84 in

PACKER/EJECTOR SPECIFICATIONSLower Face Plate 1/4 in. AR400Upper Face Plate 3/16 in. AR200Packing Panel Floor Tracks 3/16 in. grade 100Top and Side Wear Strips 1/4 in. AR400Bottom Wear Strips 5/16 in. X-Wear

TAILGATE SPECIFICATIONSTailgate Rear Wall 1/8 in. AR450Tailgate Inner Side Walls 1/8 in. AR450Tailgate Outer Side Walls 0.118 in. 100 XFAutomatic Locking Tailgate

HYDRAULICSPump Dual vane with pack-on-the-go flow

control systemControl Valves Danfoss PVG, main pressure =

2,500 psiOil Reservoir Capacity 50 gallonReturn Filter 5 micronSuction Strainer 100 mesh stainless steel

with magnets

CYLINDERSTop Door Cylinder 2 in. bore x 1-1/2 in. rodEjector Cylinder 5.5 in. 3-stage x 182 in.Arm Cylinder 4-1/2 in. bore x 2-1/2 in. rod x 46

in. strokeFork Cylinder 3-1/2 in. bore x 2 in. rod x 26

in. strokeTailgate Cylinder 2-1/4 in. bore x 1-3/4 in. rod x 35

in. strokeTailgate Lock Cylinder 2-1/4 in. bore x 1-1/8 in. rod x 3

in. stroke

PAINTINGPacker and components steel shot blasted prior to priming with high solids epoxy primerFinish: PPG high-performance, high solids acrylic urethane topcoat

OPERATIONSMcNeilus CODE™ CAN-based controls offer the best technology in the business (smart fuse panel, complete diagnostics, vehicle status messages and pre-trip reminders)Electronic Proportional Commercial or Residential Joystick

FORKSFork Construction 1 in. grade 80

PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS (in seconds)*

WORKING RPM IDLE 1350 RPMArm Down 12 12Arm Up 7 6Fork Down 5 5Fork Up 6 6Packer Extend N/A 14Packer Retract N/A 8Top Door Open 12 12Top Door Closed 6 6Tailgate Open 24 24Tailgate Closed 24 24Compaction Force = 119,000 pounds

*Cycle times may vary slightly

ARM ASSEMBLYArm Side Plate 1/4 in. grade 80Arm Construction Internal reinforcement

BODY SPECIFICATIONSBody Floor 3/16 in. AR400Body Roof 10-gauge AR200Body Side Walls 1/8 in. AR450