2026 McNeilus Meridian Residential

Chassis

Packer Type: Model 78 – Meridian Front Loader
Chassis: Mack LR 64R
Engine: Mack (Post-1/1/2017 emissions)
Double Frame: Yes
Transmission: Allison 4500 RDS
Battery Box: Street side frame mounted
Cab Mirrors: Aero style
Top Spot: Curbside and streetside
Pump Drive: SS CV DS remote mount constant mesh PTO

Body

Model: Meridian Residential (Model 4086)
Body Type: Model 78 Meridian Middle Weight Front Loader
Rated Capacity: 40-yard residential body with pivot tailgate

Body Construction:

• Standard wall
• AR400 floor

Hopper:

• Standard hopper floor
• 3/16" AR400 hopper floor liner
• Curbside cleanout
• Curbside spill tray

Canopy: Universal square steel
Canopy Lift Control: Curbside push-pull air switch
Windguard: Low-profile (under 12'7" with 44" frame height)

Tailgate:

• Pivot tailgate
• 72" steel bumper
• 10 GA AR450 side panels
• Extended tailgate seal

Access Ladder: Center rung slide-out

Body Options

Paper Screen: Heavy-duty solid
Roof Ladder: ANSI rearward ladder (curbside)
Top Door: Standard Pacific top door

Controls:

• Cab: Proportional CANbus controls
• Curbside: CAN joystick with AutoDump/Curotto
• Streetside: CAN joystick with AutoDump/Curotto

AutoPack: One-pack cycle on arm down
Display Location: Doghouse

Ejector Shelf: Rubber wiper equipped
Wear Strip: Side-mounted ejector wear strip
Sikaflex Fenders: Included
Telematics: Enabled

Hydraulics

Pump: Single piston pump (M2)
Main Valve: Electro-hydraulic proportional, body mounted

Filters & Ports:

• Return filter: Internal reservoir filter
• Pressure filter: HYDAC DF280
• Pressure test port: Main valve #4 Aeroquip FD45 QDC
• Sample port: KP14NV 90° check

Shutoff Valve: Red handle ball valve

Monitoring:

• Hydraulic high-temperature software indicator
• Reservoir temperature sensor
• Low hydraulic oil warning light and buzzer

Hydraulic Line Covers: Curbside and streetside rear underbody
Body Lift: Liftable body without service lift

Lighting

DOT Lights: Economy LED
Light & Harness Package: Standard 12V

Smart Lights: 4" Peterson (tailgate, front, and tailgate side)
Center Stop Light: Economy LED (tailgate center)
Mid-Body Marker Lights: Oval amber turn signal/marker

Work Lights:

• Two outside lip-mounted slim LED container work lights
• Box-mounted 5" economy LED mid-body work lights

Camera System

System: SSV 9" Monitor/DVR (6-port)
Monitor Mount: Center overhead with swivel
Monitor Display (Reverse): Tailgate camera

Cameras: Qty. 3

• Streetside mirror-mounted camera
• Curbside rear hopper camera
• Tailgate reverse camera

Assist Lights: Dual 5" economy round LEDs

Residential Options

Container Ready Kit: McNeilus/Curotto weatherproof connection
Residential Container: Not included

Curotto Controls & Features:

• CAN joystick controls
• Two-switch curbside arm controls
• Automatic cover controls (curbside)
• Work light switch
• Front hopper wall brush skirt

Arm Tubes: 3/4" inside arm mount tubes
Arm Deceleration: Both directions
Fork Tube / Can Rest Pad: Dynamic load stabilizer
Fork Model: 70" extended fixed forks

Arms & Forks

Arm Type: Meridian medium-weight front loader arm
Fork Cylinder: Cushioned cylinder
Rotation Stop: Included
Bumper Pad Extension: 8"