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4/36/2.5R/31.25 COMPACTOR CYL. (BY PASS)
Part # : C.CYL.436.BP
5/50/2.5R/42 COMPACT. CYL (BY-PASS)
Part # : C.CYL.550.BP
AB 30MM CYLINDER LOCK PUSH BUTTON (KEY SWITCH) WITH GUARDED BEZEL WITH 2 NO
Part # : C.AB30.NX970
1.25" PIN FOR COMP. CYL - UNIVERSAL ADJ. (with COLLAR, SCREW & NUT)
Part # : C.CYL.PIN.9
Single Phase Compactor Power Units
Single phase hydraulic power units for industrial trash compactors. 110V and 220V configurations, 5HP, with 15-foot pendant standard. Designed for vertical compactors, small commercial stationary units, and any installation without three phase electrical service.
What this page covers
Single phase power units are the right choice when your compactor installation site doesn't have three phase electrical service — which covers most small commercial buildings, strip-mall retail, restaurants, and residential-adjacent applications. The unit runs on standard 110V or 220V single phase service.
PRT's single phase power units are 5HP — the maximum practical horsepower for single phase electrical service. They drive vertical compactors and small stationary commercial compactors comfortably. For higher-HP installations, three phase service is required.
How to choose
Choose 110V if your compactor location has only standard household-style electrical service. Choose 220V if you have a higher-amperage single phase outlet (common in light commercial spaces). Either way, single phase tops out at 5HP — if you need more power, you need three phase.
Verify the electrical service at the compactor location before ordering. PRT customer service can recommend the right voltage based on your compactor model and installation site.
Single phase configurations in stock
- 110V single phase, 5HPFor standard household-style electrical service.
- 220V single phase, 5HPFor higher-amperage single phase commercial service.
- 15-foot control pendantStandard on all configurations.
- OEM-spec mountingBolt patterns matched to Marathon, PTR, Wastequip vertical and small stationary compactors.
- Pre-charged reservoirShips with correct hydraulic fluid; no field charging required.
Frequently asked questions
Can I run a single phase power unit on three phase service?
Not directly — the motor windings are different. If you have three phase service and want to keep an existing single phase compactor running, you'd need a separate single phase circuit run to the compactor location, or replace the power unit with a three phase version.
What compactors typically use single phase power units?
Vertical compactors (the freestanding cardboard-and-recycling crushers common in retail), small stationary commercial compactors (under 5-yard capacity), and any compactor installed in a small commercial building without three phase service.
How much current does a 5HP single phase compactor power unit draw?
At 110V, peak draw is around 50A; at 220V, peak is around 25A. The continuous duty current is lower — typically 20A at 110V or 10A at 220V — but you need the electrical circuit sized for peak draw.
Can a single phase power unit drive a self-contained compactor?
Generally no. Self-contained compactors need 10HP or more, which requires three phase service. There are a few small self-contained models that run on 5HP single phase, but they're the exception.