2026 McNeilus ZR

Chassis

Packer Type: ZR Model 48 (Sauer Hydraulics)
GVW Category: 33,001 lbs or greater
Chassis: Mack LR 64R (Dual Axle) – Special Package (2026)
Steering: Dual seated steering
Fuel: Diesel (stainless steel tank)
Engine: Mack (Post-1/1/2017 emissions) – >300 HP
Transmission: Allison 4500 RDS with guard
Transmission Oil Cooler: Included
Exhaust: Left-hand vertical

Suspension:

• Front: Spring shackle wide
• Rear: Hendrickson Haulmaax spring

Rear Axle: Dual tire tandem
Pump Drive: SS CV DS remote mount constant mesh PTO
Battery Box: Street side frame mounted
Cab Mirrors: Aero style

Body

Model: ZR Zero Radius ASL (Model 2848)
Rated Capacity: 28-yard
Body Configuration: Medium floor, large tailgate, low profile

Body Floor: 10 GA AR200 (standard)

Hopper:

• Cover panel (ZR only)
• Wall liner: 3/16" AR400, 3 ft high
• Floor: 3/16" AR400 with liner

Tailgate:

• 72" bumper width
• 10 GA AR200 side panels
• Hard rubber seal

Front Light Bar: Standard 14 GA

Body Options

Tailgate Type: Non-TG-mounted CNG

Controls:

• Cab: Switches in dash
• Curbside outside: Underseat

Joystick Style: Roller style, traditional

Cameras / Guards: Hopper light camera 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)

Hopper Wind Deflector: Yes – low height
Telematics: Enabled

Hydraulics

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

Filters:

• Return: Schroeder (in-reservoir)
• Pressure: HYDAC CF 60
• Sample Port: KP14NV 90° check

Cylinders: Mailhot packer/ejector

Cooling & Monitoring:

• Built-in temperature gauge (display)
• Temperature sensor in reservoir

Shutoff Valve: Red handle ball valve
Breather / Filler: Filler/breather on reservoir; standard filler cap

Hose Protection: Cordura wrap (required hoses)
Pressure Test Port: Included
Low Oil Warning: Warning light

Service Lift: Liftable body without service lift
Hydraulic Fluid: ISO46 – US Oil

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:

• Hopper: One 5" economy LED
• Arm: One 5" economy LED
• Mid-body: Box-mounted 5" economy LED

Smart Light Activation: Cab switch
Display Location: Dash (RAM mount)

Camera System

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

Cameras: Qty 4

• Cab: Street side cab wall-mounted
• Hopper: Street side rear hopper
• Arm: Down-looking (body wall mount)
• Tailgate: Reverse camera

Assist Lights: Dual 5" economy round LEDs
DVR in Cab: None

Arms & Forks

Model: ZR 12' Extended Reach Arm – 96 gal
Fingers: Standard finger grabber
Controls: Dual joystick

Digital Features:

• Can counter: Standard in digital display
• Grabber interlock: Standard in ZR software
• AutoLoad: Not equipped
• CartSeeker: Not equipped