A commercial compactor must cycle consistently, maintain proper pressure, and operate safely. Problems with the hydraulic system, electrical controls, ram, door, or container connection can stop the unit and create delays for the facility that depends on it.
Municipal Equipment, Inc. provides commercial compactor repair, maintenance, and fabrication services throughout Kentucky, Tennessee, Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan.
Call us today for a repair quote at 800-248-7590
Marathon Compactor Sales and Service
Marathon is the primary compactor brand sold by Municipal Equipment, Inc. MEI supports Marathon equipment with trained technicians, replacement parts, service, fabrication capabilities, and new equipment sales.
Our service department also repairs compactors from other manufacturers. Customers can call MEI for compactor service regardless of the equipment brand or where the unit was purchased.
Compactor Problems We Repair
Compactor failures can come from the hydraulic system, electrical components, controls, structural wear, or damage caused during loading and hauling.
MEI technicians diagnose and repair issues such as:
- Compactor will not start or cycle
- Slow or incomplete ram movement
- Low hydraulic pressure
- Hydraulic leaks
- Damaged hoses, cylinders, pumps, or valves
- Electrical and control panel problems
- Faulty switches, sensors, and interlocks
- Door and latch problems
- Container connection and alignment issues
- Structural cracks and damaged steel
- Excessive noise or vibration
Our technicians inspect the complete system before recommending a repair. This helps identify both the failed component and the condition that caused it to fail.
Compactor Fabrication and Structural Repair
Compactors can develop structural damage from years of loading, repeated cycles, corrosion, impact, and normal wear. MEI can perform welding and fabrication work to repair worn or damaged compactor components and structural areas.
Fabrication capabilities allow our service team to address repairs that go beyond replacing hydraulic or electrical components. When steel components or structural sections can be repaired, MEI can fabricate and weld the necessary repairs to help extend the useful life of the equipment.
On-Site Compactor Repair
Many commercial compactors are permanently installed or difficult to transport. MEI’s mobile service team can perform many repairs and inspections at the customer’s location.
MEI currently has 16 mobile service trucks, with two more coming soon. Our field technicians can handle many hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical repairs in the field.
Repairs requiring extensive welding, fabrication, or additional shop equipment can be completed through the appropriate MEI service location.
Parts Availability Reduces Delays
Waiting on a small component can keep a compactor out of service for days. MEI stocks a large inventory of parts used in common repairs.
Our compactor and baler parts inventory includes hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, and wear components for Marathon compactors and many other brands. In many cases, the needed part is available when the technician arrives or can be supplied from a nearby MEI location.
Preventive Compactor Maintenance
Compactors should be inspected before a small leak, damaged switch, or worn component becomes a full shutdown.
Preventive service may include:
- Checking hydraulic fluid and pressure
- Inspecting hoses, fittings, and cylinders
- Testing switches, controls, and safety interlocks
- Inspecting doors, latches, and container connections
- Checking the ram and guide surfaces
- Looking for loose hardware or structural cracks
- Verifying proper operation through a complete cycle
Regular maintenance can reduce unexpected service calls and extend the operating life of the compactor.
Weekend Service Support
MEI offers weekend on-call support for emergency situations and service scheduling.
Our service team can review the problem and coordinate the appropriate response based on the unit, location, required repair, and available parts.
Repairing or Replacing a Compactor
Many compactor problems can be corrected with proper diagnosis, repair, or fabrication. In other cases, repeated failures, major structural damage, or the age of the unit may make replacement the better investment.
MEI can evaluate the condition of your compactor and explain the available options. When replacement is the right decision, Municipal Equipment, Inc. can provide competitive pricing on new Marathon compactor equipment.
Schedule Compactor Service
Municipal Equipment, Inc. provides commercial compactor repair, fabrication, mobile service, preventive maintenance, parts, and new Marathon equipment throughout Kentucky, Tennessee, Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan.
Contact MEI for service on Marathon compactors and other compactor brands.
