
HRB | Two Ram Baler
The Harris HRB is one of the most recognized names in two ram baling. The HRB is the largest constructed line of two ram balers from any manufacturer. It is the perfect baler for medium to high volume productions and is most commonly used in MSW applications but is highly versatile in fiber, nonferrous metals and other applications.
Materials Designed to Process
- Cardboard (OCC)
- Newspaper (ONP)
- High Grade Paper
- Mixed Paper
- Solid Waste (MSW)
- C & D
- UBC’s
- Aluminum Cans
- Steel Cans
- Plastics
- Nonferrous Metals
- White Goods
- Tin
Designed for these Facilities

PRODUCT DETAILS:
Solid Throughout
The Harris HRB two ram baler is designed with a solid uni-body construction – a solid one-piece body design. The uni-body construction design gives Harris two ram balers added strength and rigidity to handle difficult materials in difficult applications.
Powerful, Superb Performance
The HRB 1035 features an innovative power unit and hydraulic drive system giving it the fastest cycle time in this class of two ram balers.
A Power Standard
The HRB 1245, 1445 and 1545 utilize the standard power unit which range in the 200 to 300 horsepower and have been tested over time with impeccable performance records and a reputation for solid production rates.
Total Precision Control All Within Arms Reach
The HRB, and all other Harris two ram balers feature total control user interface terminals which include a multi-function touch screen display with up to the second diagnostic and production information. Couple that with a custom production system built by Harris and you will have the most efficient and productive facility around.
Easier Maintenance, Decreased Down Time
Adjustable Knives
The adjustable knives we utilize on all our two ram balers allow for less down time, and since shims are not used we save you money two ways.
Wear Parts
Harris utilizes thicker wear liners throughout our two ram line giving our customers longer run time between scheduled maintenance and replacement. We use AR500 wear liners, exceeding our competition.



HARRIS HRB 240 T:
Fierce and fast, the HRB 240 T is the most energy efficient two-ram baler in the market. The HRB 240 T highforce, twin-motor baler model draws about 25-30% less power that other 200 HP two-ram balers.
The HRB 240 T processes aluminum/tin cans, high-grade paper, corrugated cardboard, solid waste (photo), wooden pallets, PET, HDPE (plastic sheets & plastic shapes), “white goods”, newsprint, aluminum sheeting/ siding/extrusions, copper, radiators, wire, some non-magnetic ferrous, RFD and select ferrous materials.
POWER AND SPEED : PLAIN AND SIMPLE
The Harris HRB 240 T can devour a variety of materials with shear and baling forces of 240 tons and ram face
pressures of 283 PSI.
- Heavy duty frame construction with one piece side walls, no welded joints.
- 2” thick bale chamber floor and end wall.
- AR 450/500 replaceable liners.
- Patented SmartknifeTM system.
- Combo DoorTM bale separation and oversize release.
- High energy efficient flooded pump suction hydraulic system.
- Self-aligning clevis mount hydraulic cylinders
MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS
Table 1: Models HRB 1245W / HRB 1445W / HRB 1545W
MODEL | HRB 1245W | HRB 1445W | HRB 1545W | |
CHARGE BOX | Width Height |
52″ 110″ |
52″ 110″ |
52″ 110″ |
HOPPER OPENING | Width Height |
74″ 132″ |
74″ 132″ |
79″ 132″ |
BALE SIZE | Width Height Length |
52″ 39″ 60″ |
45″ 43″ 60 |
58″ 44″ 65″ |
SYSTEM PRESSURE | PSI | 4500 | 4500 | 4500 |
MAIN PUMP | GPM | 722 | 722 | 722 |
MOTOR | Horsepower | Two(2) 150HP | Two(2) 150HP | Two(2) 150HP |
MAIN CYLINDER | Force(Tons) | 452 | 452 | 452 |
EJECTOR CYLINDER | Force(Tons) | 170 | 170 | 170 |
CAPACITY | Bulk OCC Solid Waste Newsprint Al. Cans Steel Cans Plastic Non-Ferrous |
— 44-63 T/Hr — — — — — |
— — — — 42-61 T/Hr — — — |
— 60-81 T/Hr — — — — — |
BALE WEIGHT | Bulk OCC Solid Waste Newsprint Al. Cans Steel Cans Plastic Non-Ferrous |
— 3000-3500 lbs. — — — — — |
— 2800-3400 lbs. — — — — — |
— 4000-4500 lbs. — — — — — |
SHIPPING WEIGHT | Tons |
* Specifications may be subject to change. Check with your Carr representative for the most up-to-date information.
Table 2: Models HRB 240 to HRB 1545W-300T
HRB TWO RAMS | HRB 240 | HRB 1035W-BR/BD-200T | HRB 1445W-200T | HRB 1445W-300T | HRB 1545W-300T | |
MAIN MOTOR | 2×100 hp (2×75 kw) | 2×100 hp (2×75 kw) | 2×100 hp (2×75 kw) | 2×150 hp (2×112 kw) | 2×150 hp (2×112 kw) | |
CHARGE BOX OPENING WIDTH | WIDTH X LENGTH | 58″x101″ (1473×2565 mm) | 57″x110″ (1448×2794 mm) | 52″x110″ (1321×2794 mm) | 52″x110″ (1321×2794 mm) | 57″x110″ (1448×2794 mm) |
BALE SIZE | WIDTH X HEIGHT X LENGTH | 45″x30″x66″ (1143x762x1676 mm) | 45″x31″x64″ (1143x787x1626 mm) | 45″x43″x60″ (1143x1092x1524 mm) | 45″x43″x60″ (1143x1092x1524 mm) | 58″x44″x65″ (1473x1118x1651 mm) |
CYLINDER SIZE |
11″ bore |
16″ bore |
16″ bore (406 mm) |
16″ bore (406 mm) |
16″ bore (406 mm) |
|
TONS OF FORCE* | 238 tons (216 MT) |
352 tons (319 MT) |
452 tons (410 MT) |
452 tons (410 MT) |
452 tons (410 MT) |
|
RAM FACE PRESSURE | 283 psi (19.5 bar) |
426 psi (29.4 bar) |
416 psi (28.7 bar) |
416 psi (28.7 bar) |
372 psi (25.6 bar) |
|
CYCLE TIME | NO LOAD MAIN CYLINDER | 11 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 |
PRODUCTION | up to 32 OCC | up to 24 OCC | up to 42 MSW | up to 61 MSW | up to 81 MSW |
* Cylinder Size is equal to the bore diameter.
* Tons of force (in extension) is equal to the system pressure multiplied by the area of the piston head.
* The Ram Face Pressure is equal to the pounds of force divided by the area of the ram face.
* The Cycle time is equal to the time it takes to extend and retract the gatherer under no load at full speed.
* TPH is equal to the maximum throughput of the machine using a particular material at it’s max density.