GET MORE. DURABILITY. PERFORMANCE. SERVICEABILITY.
THE MERIDIAN™
Weighs less. Lifts more.
And that’s just the beginning.
You told us what you need in a high-performance front loader, and we made the Meridian even better. Balancing a higher payload with lower body weight, the Meridian features enhancements that make it stronger and better equipped to handle any commercial or residential route. And because it’s a McNeilus, it comes standard with the industry’s best support network by your side. So you can stay focused on the communities you serve.
EXPLORE EVERYTHING THE MERIDIAN HAS TO OFFER.
Arm Lift Capacity
Angled Mid-Post
Body Weight
Clear Headframe
Hopper Access Door
Non-Sliding Tailgate
McNeilus CODE System
Side-of-Body E/H Valves
Excalibre™ Packing Cylinders
McNeilus CNG Tailgate System*
Redesigned Flat Body Floor & Ejector Tracks
*Pictured above: Roof Mount CNG System
Arm Lift Capacity
- Rated to lift up to 10,000 pounds
- Heavy-duty Atlantic model arm style
Angled Mid-Post
- Helps appropriately channel force from the arms, reducing stress in key areas
- Redirects flow of stresses throughout the body, helping to increase body strength
Body Weight
- Reduced weight and maximized payload capacity adds value to your bottom line
- Base body weight of 17,100 pounds and best-in-class payload capacity
- Lighter body to handle state and federal weight restrictions
- Built with durable materials to withstand high payloads day in and day out
Clear Headframe
- Hydraulics and electrical components relocated to prevent damage from engine exhaust and protect them from debris, while also increasing headframe accessibility
- Moved hydraulics to side-of-body enclosures, making them easier to access and service
- Electrical components now enclosed in sidewall panel for improved access and serviceability
Hopper Access Door
- Largest hopper access door available, making cleanouts easier
- Full perimeter seal and lower drip edge to help contain liquid materials inside body
- Improved latching mechanism further increases seal effectiveness
Non-Sliding Tailgate
- Creates less wear on tailgate seal
- Allows operator to lock or unlock tailgate from inside the cab
- Tailgate props designed for easy deployment and visibility from the cab without obstructing access between the tailgate and body
- Dual-locking cylinders with tapered pins under tailgate ensure proper locking and unlocking
McNeilus CODE (Controls On Demand Environment) System
- A simplified controls system that provides unsurpassed diagnostics and troubleshooting capability
- More powerful system that reduces hardware requirements and improves usability
- “Smart” fuse panel integrated with display makes troubleshooting easy, giving location and function of a blown fuse without having to search for it
- Color-coded wiring, labeled to correspond with information shown on the display, including connector and circuit numbers
- Startup display screen shows operator pre-trip reminders to ensure vehicle is in optimal condition
- New joystick provides improved ergonomics and operator comfort
Side-of-Body E/H Valves
- E/H valves (electronic over hydraulic) provide better control and smoother operation
- Relocation from headframe to side-of-body enclosures increases accessibility and keeps components away from debris
- Cleaner routings improve serviceability and decrease potential leak points
- System eliminates air leaks and improves radiator cooling capacity
Excalibre™ Packing Cylinders
- Salt bath nitrided tubes and pistons provide harder surface (over chrome cylinders) that significantly reduces wear and corrosion while eliminating the potential for nicks and scrapes
- Tool steel scraper removes any refuse and debris to prevent ingestion into the cylinder seal and hydraulic system contamination
- Best defense against hydraulic contamination, which is the primary source of hydraulic failures
Redesigned Flat Body Floor & Ejector Tracks
- Helps increase payload capacity and allows for easier service of underbody components
- Ejector tracks are independent of floor-to-wall interface, making them easier to service as they are not part of the body support—a design feature not available on any other front loader on the market
McNeilus CNG Tailgate System
- Pressure Relief Device System provides continuous heat protection that spans the full length of tanks for better defense against localized thermal events
- McNeilus® Strike Protection provides a sturdy steel covering that protects key CNG components from damage
- Exclusive design streamlines system with 25 percent reduction in plumbing components and 50 percent fewer fitting connections
- Toolboxes integrated into tailgate free up space on frame and provide extra storage
- Pivoting structure makes inspection of tanks and exterior packing surface easier
*Pictured above: Roof Mount CNG System
THE BEST ARE
ALWAYS IMPROVING.
We know what it takes to lead this industry. It takes a continuous improvement strategy built around the voice of our customers. It takes a refuse vehicle that meets or beats the demands of every route—every time.
That’s why we’ve been busy pushing the Meridian’s performance even further, with the following updates:
Durability
Performance
Serviceability
Liquid Containment
Durabilty
CANOPY
- Canopy reinforced to increase strength and prevent settling over time
- Solid sheet, rather than grating, to help block liquid spray from refuse debris
WINDGUARDS
- Now with same field-proven design as Atlantic Series Front Loader®
- Thicker steel sheet and added reinforcement provide strength and improved durability
ADDITIONAL SHIELDING
- On trucks with roof mount CNG systems, cover between the CNG pod and back of hopper prevents debris from collecting on the top door
Performance
TAILGATE SAFETY PROPS
- Designed to prevent debris from becoming caught in the prop
TAILGATE SEAL
- Extended body floor sheet protects tailgate seal during the pack cycle
- Added seal protection helps prevent damage from debris
TAILGATE PROXIMITY SWITCH
- Relocated higher on the tailgate and redesigned for more reliability
TAILGATE CYCLE TIMES
- Improved by up to 10 seconds, boosting productivity and efficiency
Serviceability
EJECTOR HOSE ROUTING
- Reconfigured to add space for hopper cleanout
- Reconfigured for easier access and service, increased performance of components
Liquid Containment
HOPPER DOOR SEAL
- Attached to hopper opening, rather than door, to keep liquid inside the hopper
HEADFRAME & PAPER SCREEN SEAL
- Additional sealing and bolts added between headframe and paper screen
Plus, we've cut 10 full seconds off tailgate cycle times, improving your productivity.
And we're just getting started...
HAUL TONS MORE
WITH EACH LOAD.
With a best-in-class payload capacity and rated to lift up to 10,000 pounds, the Meridian is the lighter weight solution you need for your most demanding commercial and residential routes.
ENGINEERED TO INCREASE FLEET UPTIME.
ENCLOSED SIDEWALL ELECTRICAL PANEL
Provides easier service access. Enclosed panel keeps electrical components debris-free. Full integration between electrical panel and McNeilus CODE system improves troubleshooting.
SIDE-OF-BODY HYDRAULICS
Relocation from headframe to side-of-body enclosures increases accessibility and keeps components away from debris.
REDESIGNED FLAT BODY FLOOR & EJECTOR TRACKS
Provides increased durability and payload capacity as well as easier accessibility and quicker service of underbody components.
WHERE EFFICIENCY AND
FLEXIBILITY INTERSECT.
McNeilus CNG Systems and Service offers customizable fuel systems to meet all your fleet’s needs, along with CNG system inspections, service and technical support. The Meridian accommodates CNG systems mounted on the tailgate, roof and frame rail. And McNeilus backs that up with comprehensive inspection and maintenance services to maintain the integrity of your CNG system.
McNeilus CNG Systems and Service
GET UP-CLOSE
WITH THE MERIDIAN.
From West Coast to East Coast, the Meridian is the right choice when you need a lighter weight vehicle that combines lifting strength, high capacity and durability.
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