Marathon #501230, closed end baler, 72" L x 42" W x 42" H bale

Heavy-duty used side-eject horizontal baler designed for efficient and continuous baling operations. Built for high throughput, it is ideal for compressing a wide range of recyclable materials including cardboard, paper, plastics, and other industrial scrap.
Manufacturer / Model: Marathon Equipment – SE-503042-830
Baler Type: Side-eject, closed-door, manual-tie horizontal
Main Motor: 30 HP, 3-phase 230/460 V
Hydraulic Cylinder: 8 in (203 mm) bore @ approx 125,000 lbs @ 2500 psi pressure
Ram Force: 62.9 U.S. tons / 57 metric tons
Pump Flow: ~75 GPM
Cycle Time: 20 sec (no-load)
Bale Size (H×W×L): 30 in × 42 in × 72 in
Feed Opening: 50.5 in × 27.8 in
Approx. Weight: 19,000 lb
Controls: Push-button panel with LCD HMI
Applications: OCC, mixed paper, plastics, cans, textiles
Year / Condition: 1993; used – some frame repair advised
Core Advantages:
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- Side-eject ram clears bales quickly—ideal for dockside operations
- Front tie-off keeps operator in a single safe work zone
- Closed-door shear knife design improves bale density
- Fast material change-over minimizes cross-contamination
Installation Snapshot:
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Footprint: 22 ft L × 7 ft W
Power Requirement: 60 A @ 460 V 3Φ
Hydraulic Oil Volume: 165 gal ISO 46