Magnum XL Waste Compactor Truck: Zoeller’s Flagship Waste Compactor Now Manufactured Locally in South Africa

Zoeller Waste Trucks has made a bold and strategic move by bringing their most successful waste compactor model, the Magnum XL, to South Africa—not as an import, but through the establishment of a local manufacturing facility. This decision reflects Zoeller’s commitment to providing the South African market with unmatched efficiency, durability, low cost of ownership, and safety. By producing the Magnum XL locally under license from Zoeller-Kipper GmbH, the company ensures this best-selling compactor meets the exacting standards for our African applications.

Setting Up for Success

Throughout 2024, Zoeller Waste Trucks South Africa has focused on optimizing its production facility to align with the high-performance benchmarks of its European operations. Local staff have undergone extensive training both on-site and at Zoeller’s European facilities, ensuring the skills and processes match the exceptional quality and efficiency associated with the Zoeller brand. Constant collaboration between the European and South African teams has accelerated the local operation’s development, leading to the successful delivery of numerous units to clients across the country.

Unmatched Features and Benefits of the Magnum XL

The Magnum XL has been designed with a host of innovative features that set it apart from competitors. Here’s what makes it the standout choice for waste collection and disposal:

1. Driver-Centric Design

• The Magnum XL starts with the driver’s cab, equipped with a control panel that provides full rear visibility via integrated cameras.
• A built-in two-way radio allows seamless communication between the driver and rear operators, enhancing safety and operational efficiency.
• Full in-cab control of the compactor ensures the driver can manage operations, even on challenging landfill sites.

2. Custom Subframe Integration

• The Magnum XL features a customized interlaced subframe tailored to the commercial chassis. This includes options for crew cab configurations, ensuring the frame integrates seamlessly while allowing quick access to the transmission.

3. Durable and Efficient Body Design

• The closed-frame ribbed body design maximizes durability and performance.
• A hybrid floor made from anti-abrasive Hardox 450 steel and an 8mm single-plate belly plate ensure the compactor can handle heavy-duty applications with ease.
• A specialized power hydraulic system with oil sequencing valves optimizes packing and compaction, maximizing payload capacity.

4. Innovative Sweeping Mechanism

• The Magnum XL’s sweeping mechanism is machined (not welded) for durability and powered by an automated sweeping function. This allows continuous operation during loading, improving efficiency and payload handling.

5. Comprehensive Waste Collection Solutions

• The Magnum XL comes standard with Mechlift bin lifters, customizable to match specific collection applications.
• Optional retrofitting with a top-reeve winch system is available for handling skip bins.
• The 19–23 cubic meter Magnum XL meets more than 80% of waste collection and disposal demands, making it the perfect tool for a wide range of applications.

Exceptional After-Sales Support

Clients purchasing the Magnum XL benefit from unmatched warranties and after-sales support. Zoeller Waste Trucks offers comprehensive service and maintenance plans of up to five years, covering both the truck and the compactor. These plans are managed entirely by Zoeller, ensuring peace of mind for clients. Additionally, Zoeller provides flexible finance, leasing, and rental options, making the Magnum XL an accessible solution for businesses of all sizes.

A New Era of Waste Management in South Africa

By manufacturing the Magnum XL locally, Zoeller Waste Trucks South Africa delivers world-class waste management solutions with superior support, quality, and innovation. This move establishes Zoeller as a true partner to the South African market, offering reliable, durable, and efficient waste compactors that meet the most demanding operational needs.

With the Magnum XL, clients can trust they are investing in a product that delivers value, performance, and peace of mind—setting a new standard for waste management equipment in South Africa.