2025 McNeilus ZR

Chassis

Packer Type: ZR Model 48 (Sauer Hydraulics)
GVW Category: 33,001 lbs or greater
Chassis: Peterbilt 520 (2026) 
Steering: Dual seated steering
Fuel: Diesel (Stainless Steel tank)
Engine: PACCAR MX-11 (Post-1/1/2017 emissions) – >300 HP
Transmission: Allison 4500 RDS with guard
Exhaust: Left-hand vertical
Suspension:

• Front: Spring shackle wide

• Rear: Hendrickson Haulmaax spring

Body

Model: ZR Zero Radius ASL (Model 2848), 28-yard
Tailgate: 72" wide, 10 GA AR200 side panels, hard rubber seal
Hopper: Cover panel (ZR only), 3/16" AR400 floor & liner
Body Floor: 10 GA AR200 (Standard)
Hopper Wall Liner: 3/16" AR400, 3 ft high
Front Light Bar: Standard 14 GA

Body Options

Tailgate Type: Non-TG-mounted CNG
Controls:

• Cab: Switches in dash

• Curbside Outside: Underseat joystick

Cameras/Guards: Hopper light cam guard, arm valve cover not applicable
Packer Follower: Standard 10 GA 50KSI panel with hinge cover
Wear Protection: X-Wear standard
Cleanout Tray: Curbside and street side
Tailgate Prop Opening: Standard opening
Body Safety Stand: None (ZR)
Joystick Style: Roller style, traditional
Telematics: Enabled
Hopper Wind Deflector: True (Low height)

Hydraulics

Pump: Piston
Reservoir: Standard, frame-mounted (street side)
Filters:

• Return: Schroeder (in-reservoir)

• Pressure: HYDAC CF 60

• Sample Port: Check fluid KP14NV 90°

Cylinders: Mailhot packer/ejector
Cooler & Monitoring:

• Hydraulic cooler

• Temp gauge built into display

• Temp sensor in reservoir

Shutoff Valve: Red handle ball valve
Breather Cap: Filler/breather on reservoir
Filler Cap: Standard
Hose Wrap: Cordura wrap (required hoses)
Pressure Test Port: Included
Low Oil Warning: Warning light
Service Lift: Liftable body without service lift

Lighting

DOT Lights: Economy LED
Smart Lights: 4" programmable strobes (tailgate, TG side, oval FOB)
Center Stop Light: Economy LED (tailgate center)
Mid-Body DOT Light: Oval amber turn signal/marker
Work Lights:

• Mid-Body: Box-mounted 5" LED

• Hopper: One 5" Economy LED

• Arm: One 5" Economy LED

Camera System

System: SSV 9" Monitor/DVR (6-port)
Mount: Center overhead RAM mounted
Monitor Display (Reverse): No camera system selected for reverse
Cameras: Qty 4

• Cab Camera: Street side fender-mounted

• Hopper Camera: Street side rear hopper

• Arm Camera: Down-looking, body wall mounted

• Tailgate: Not specified

Arms & Forks

Model: ZR 12' Extended Reach Arm – 96 gal
Fingers: Standard finger grabber
Controls: Curbside joystick control
Digital Features:

• Can counter: Standard in digital display

• Grabber Interlock: Standard in ZR software