
Barracuda | Horizontal Baler
The Harris Barracuda is a perfect entry level closed door horizontal baler. It can handle anything from bulk OCC to select nonferrous metals. With a small footprint, the Barracuda can fit in almost any location. As for power, don’t let size fool you. The Barracuda is a economical baler for low throughput multi-material facilities. The full eject feature allows you to switch materials easily and cleanly without cross contamination.
Materials Designed to Process
- Bulk Cardboard (OCC)
- Newspaper (ONP)
- Mixed Office Paper
- Magazines
- Steel Cans
- Aluminum Cans
- HDPE
- PET
- Non-ferrous Metals
Features
Designed for these Facilities
- Printers
- Distribution Centers
- Multi-material Recycling Centers
- Non-ferrous Metal Yards

PRODUCT DETAILS:
One Piece Construction
Barracuda balers are constructed using one-piece, side wall design with plate reinforcement. This design increases overall strength and durability to withstand everyday wear and tear.
Fully Lined Box
Replaceable liners in the compression box to assure long life.
Reliable Power
The Harris Barracuda has 118 tons of ram force and a ram face pressure of 114 pounds per square inch to easily handle tougher nonferrous applications.
Versatility
The Barracuda can be supplied with flared hopper, above ground conveyor, or in ground conveyor to meet your requirements.
Safety First
Harris horizontal balers utilize a Category 3 safety system. The system continuously checks the status and function of safety interlocks and emergency stop devices.
All access doors are provided with three (3) pole magnetic safety rated interlock switches.


MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL | BARRACUDA | |
BALE SIZE | Width Height Length |
45″ 30″ 60″ |
BALE VOLUME | cu.ft. | 42 |
MAIN PUMP | 1-47 gpm Pressure Compensated | |
CYCLE TIME | 31 Sec | |
SYSTEM PRESSURE | PSI | 5000 |
RAM FACE PRESSURE | PSI | 114 |
SHIPPING WEIGHT | lbs | 26,500 |
BALING MATERIAL | Bulk OCC ONP Mixed Office Paper Magazines Aluminum UBC Steel Cans PET HDPE |
1000-1200 lbs 1200-1400 lbs 1200-1300 lbs 1600-2000 lbs 650-800 lbs 1200-1300 lbs 700-900 lbs 950-1050 lbs |
Bale Weight (average)
Steel Cans | 1200-1300 lbs (544-590 kg) |
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Aluminum UBC | 650-800 lbs. (295-363 kg) |
OCC | 1000-1200 lbs. (454-544 kg) |
ONP | 1200-1400 lbs. (544-635 kg) |
Mixed Office | 1200-1300 lbs. (544-590 kg) |
Magazines | 1600-2000 lbs. (726-907 kg) |
PET | 700-900 lbs. (318-408 kg) |
* Performance Rates, bales weights, and bale densities are subject to moisture content, material pre-bale densities, feed rates, and other variables.
Product Dimensions:
Press Box Dimensions
60”W x 30”D x 92”L (152cm x 76cm x 234cm)
Charging Box Opening
56.75”W x 45”L (144cm x 114cm)
Hopper Opening
92”W x 54.75”L (manual feed) 234cm x 139cm)
Compression Chamber Size
60”W x 30”D x 40”L (152cm x 76cm x 102cm)
Approx. Expanded Bale Size
45”W x 30”D x 60”L (114cm x 76cm x 152cm)
Bale Volume
42 cubic feet (1.2 cubic m)
Approx. Expanded Bale Volume
47 cubic feet (1.3 cubic m)
Baling Cycle
Approx. 31 sec. dry cycle time (10” from floor)
Ram Face Pressure
117 PSI 10” from door (8 bars 25cm from door)
Electric Motors
One (1) 40 HP, 1750 RPM, 208/230/460v, 3 phase, 60 Hz
TEFC enclosure
Main Pump
One (1) 47 GPM, 5000 p.s.i ((1) 178 LPM, 345 bars)
Cylinders
(2) 5.5” bore, 118 tons total ((2) 14cm bore, 107 tonne total)
Filtering
3 micron pressure filter
Shipping Weight
12.5 tons, approx. (11.3 tonnes, approx.)
* Specifications may be subject to change. Check with your Carr representative for the most up-to-date information.

Local Supplier of Canada
We are a local certified supplier for Harris Equipment and Accent Wire Tie Systems, supplying regions of Canada with baling equipment and supplies including:
Ontario • Québec • New Brunswick • Nova Scotia • Newfoundland and Labrador • Prince Edward Island
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