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Hughes Heavy Equipment Front Loaders

Atlantic Series & Meridian Front Loaders
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McNeilus Front Loaders: Engineered for Excellence

McNeilus front loaders are expertly designed for applications, from demanding commercial routes to dense residential areas. Our range includes the heavy-duty Atlantic Series Front Loader® and the lighter Meridian™ Front Loader, each tailored to meet specific needs.

Standard features include Excalibre™ packing cylinders with patented tool steel shavers and nitrided rods, which minimize wear, corrosion, and hydraulic contamination. The McNeilus CODE™ controls system enhances truck diagnostics and troubleshooting.

Both models are equipped with a clean headframe design, which improves serviceability and performance while better protecting hydraulic and electrical components.

Hydraulic and electrical components are kept away from hot exhaust and refuse debris.
Hydraulics are mounted in side-of-body enclosures rather than on the headframe for easier access and serviceability.
Flat body and hopper floor design provides support for best-in-class carrying capacity.
Non-sliding tailgate provides less wear on the tailgate seal and easier-to-deploy tailgate props that offer improved access.
Arm and fork position sensors improve the operator experience and offer greater control.

Clear Headframe:

Hydraulic and electrical components are kept away from hot exhaust and refuse debris.

Side-of-body enclosures:

Hydraulics are mounted in side-of-body enclosures rather than on the headframe for easier access and serviceability.

Best-in-class Carrying Capacity:

Flat body and hopper floor design provides support for best-in-class carrying capacity.

Non-sliding tailgate:

Non-sliding tailgate provides less wear on the tailgate seal and easier-to-deploy tailgate props that offer improved access.

Arm & Fork Position Sensors:

Arm and fork position sensors improve the operator experience and offer greater control.

Front Loader Specifics

Front Loader Specifics

Atlantic Series®
Front Loader

The McNeilus Atlantic Series Front Loader® combines rugged durability with exceptional performance, which is ideal for demanding routes. Built with AR450 abrasion-resistant steel and capable of lifting up to 10,000 pounds, it features a clean headframe for enhanced serviceability and protection. Notable attributes include the McNeilus CODE™ controls system for diagnostics, Excalibre™ packing cylinders for reduced wear and contamination, and optional tailgate CNG configurations.

Meridian™
Front Loader

The McNeilus® Meridian™ Front Loader offers a strong yet versatile solution for commercial and residential routes. With a base weight under 17,000 pounds, it adheres to weight restrictions and features a 10,000-pound arm lift and a 14-ton payload capacity. The design includes a clear headframe for protection, side-mounted hydraulics for easier access, a flat body for high carrying capacity, and enhanced sensors for improved operator control.