The Portakrush 1000 is one of the most popular portable compactors in the Portakrush range. It can reduce waste volumes by up to 5:1 depending on waste type. A further feature of the Portakrush 1000 is the food quality liquid retention door seal. The image shown is the standard Portakrush 1000 Twin machine but model variations are available.
| Portakrush 1000 TWIN | |
|---|---|
| Overall length | 4250 mm (167.375 in) |
| Overall width | 1900 mm (74.75 in) |
| Overall Height | 2230mm (87.75 in) |
| Loading height | 1300 mm (51.25 in) |
| Clear charge box length | 750 mm (29.5 in) |
| Clear charge box width | 1425 mm (56.125 in) |
| Charge box depth | 720 mm (28.375 in) |
| Ram depth | 600 mm (23.625 in) |
| Ram stroke | 1090 mm (43 in) |
| Volume | 10.4 cu.m (13.6 cu.yd) |
| Charge box volume | 0.83 cu.m (1.0 cu.yd) |
| CHEM volume per stroke | 0.7 cu.m (0.9 cu.yd) |
| Normal operating compaction force | 24 tonnes (23.6 tons) |
| Normal operating pressure | 148 kg/sq.cm (2100 psi) |
| Dry cycle time | 36 secs |
| Motor rating | 5.5 kw (7.5 hp) |
| Power supply rating (415v 3phase) | 16 amp |
| Oil reservoir capacity | 80 ltr (17.7 gals) |
| Total weight | 2.8 tonnes (2.7 tons) |