Standard Features Include:
Hydraulic Cylinders:
A compactor’s hydraulic cylinders represent the single most expensive purchased component on the machine. Not only are the cylinders themselves expensive, but many hours of labor is required to remove and replace them if they fail. Given these facts, it would seem that all manufacturers would source a high quality cylinder to use in their compactors, but unfortunately they don’t. Because they’re the highest cost component, this is one of the first areas considered when product managers and engineers are challenged by upper management to “cut costs”. Some decide to change their specifications to a lighter duty design, others start importing lower cost cylinders from China.
At Cram-A-Lot, we have sourced our cylinders from the same supplier for over 20 years. Our cylinders are Made in the USA and our specification has remained the same. We design our cylinders to last. Cylinder design is not a good place to cut corners! Cost savings may be achieved, but only at the expense of reliability. Our customers deserve better! Just say “NO!” to cheap Chinese cylinders!
Compactor Sizes & Construction
We offer both single cylinder and twin cylinder compactor models with 1, 2, and 2.5 cubic yard charge chamber capacities available. A 3/8″ hardened AR plate floor can withstand the abuse of the toughest application, and provides the durability and long life you expect from a Cram-A-Lot. A full width breaker bar constructed of a single piece of 6″ x 6″ x 3/4″ angle iron will stand up to any trash you can throw at it.
