TC400

LANDFILL
COMPACTION
MORE REFUSE
IN LESS SPACE
FULL-WIDTH COMPACTION + MAXIMUM PLI* POWER

THE INDUSTRY’S ONLY FULL-WIDTH COMPACTORS

Whenever tons of trash have to be packed into the finite space of a landfill, it’s not just the weight
of the compactor that counts. It’s how that compactor applies its weight—the actual force it
exerts.

Terex Trashmaster Landfill Compactors put their weight to the task like no others. That’s because:
1) they’re the industry’s only full-width compactors…the result of a unique wheel configuration,
and 2) they pack more PLI power than any other compactors out there. *PLI stands for “Pounds
Per Linear Inch,” which is how compaction force is measured.

Let’s start by examining the triangular wheel configuration. This is what enables the TC400 to
compact an area equal to its wide footprint. In other words, it compacts everything under it, front
to back, side to side, in a single pass. Conventional compactors, by comparison, leave an
uncompacted “gap” area in the middle of their footprints. You can blame their wheels being
located at the four corners of their frames for that. Result? Multiple passes are required to
compact a single run. But with a TC400 and its triangular wheel pattern, one pass will do it. The
machine’s weight is distributed equally, resulting in greater compaction densities than other
compactors provide.
Couple the TC400’s triangular wheel pattern and its high-density
compaction force with its available operating weight—80,000-plus
pounds (36,287-plus kilograms)—and you’ve got the greatest
compaction force in the industry. That’s what PLI is all about: It’s the
power to pack more refuse into your landfill and the power to
increase density levels, as well as your revenue and your bottom line.
And the TC400 has the highest PLI rating of any machine in its class.

Ultimately, this machine outperforms other compactors because it

was designed by Terex specifically for the compaction of trash. It’s
not just a converted bulldozer or loader outfitted with compactor
wheels. What’s more, it’s been around: No other compactor has as
long a history of industry acceptance and use.
ROBUST, RELIABLE AND READY TO ROLL

OVERSIZED COMPONENTS
One of the largest-displacement engines in the industry
• New Tier III Cummins® QSX-15 turbo-charged, intercooled
390 hp (291 kW) diesel engine
• Fuel, lube-oil and coolant systems protected by individual
filters
• Cooling air provided by 36 in (914 mm) fan
• Dry-type, replaceable air cleaner—with safety element and
service indicator and pre-cleaner
• Self-diagnostic DSM—Drive System Monitor audits engine
oil, coolant and transmission oil temperatures and
pressures
• Increased horsepower over old models by 11%
High-Capacity Axles
• Improved design for better longevity and increased
capacity
Oversized Articulated Joint
• Supports both mainframe and bogie
Oversized Power-Shift Transmission

FULL-WIDTH COMPACTION • Specifically designed for off-highway use

• Wide footprint: 11 ft (3,454 mm) across • Capable of withstanding the daily rigors of landfill
compaction
• Triangular
 wheel configuration: Large front wheels with steel
cleats compact the area between the left and right rear wheels Largest Blade Lift Arms

• No guesswork as to whether you have compacted an area— • “A” frame channel steel
everything under the TC400 is compacted, ensuring the • 5 in (127 mm) boss mount
maximum amount of trash your landfill can hold
Most Advanced Wire Wrap Protection System
• F
 ewer passes than with loaders—which means less fuel
consumption, less wear-and-tear on components and Steering Cylinder Protection
increased machine life
• Cylinder mounted up and out of trash
• 2
 2% increase in total width over older models, which greatly
improves performance on slopes New, Improved Cleat Patterns
• Reduce wheel clogging
• Cut replacement costs of cleats and reduce damage
caused by wire wrap
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PLI Power to spare

Weight vs. PLI—Compaction Per Linear Inch

Due to the rolling motion of the wheels, the surface area can be simplified to a theoretical line with a length
equal to the width of the wheels. This unit is known as PLI—Compactive-effort pounds per linear inch.

Formula Compactor weight (lb)/total wheel width (in) = PLI

Terex 80,000+ lb/132 in (36,287.4+ kg/335.3 cm) = 606 lb per linear inch (109.8 kg per linear cm)
CAT 81,500 lb/189 in (36,967.8 kg/480.1 cm) = 431 lb per linear inch (77 kg per linear cm)
BOMAG 81,205 lb/192.4 in (36,834 kg/488.7 cm) = 417 lb per linear inch (75.4 kg per linear cm)
Al-Jon 81,000 lb/192 in (36,741 kg/487.7 cm) = 422 lb per linear inch (75.3 kg per linear cm)

Competitive PLI Ratings

Terex TC400 CAT Bomag Al-Jon
Weight – lb (kg) 80,000+ (36,287.4+) 81,500 (36,967.8) 81,205 (36,834) 81,000 (36,741)
Arc Length – in** (mm) 39.1 (993) 38.7 (983) 39.8 (1,011) 38.6 (980)
Wheel Width – in (mm) 30/36 (762/914.4) 47.3 (1,201) 44.3/53.1 (11,252/13,487) 53.1 (13,487)
Surface Area Per Wheel – in2 (mm2) 1,173/1,407.6 1,830.7 1,761.8/2,111.8 1,853.3
(29,794/35,753) (46,500) (44,750) (47,074)
Total Surface Area – in2 (mm2) 5,161.2 (131,094) 7,322.7 (185,996) 7,413.1 (188,293) 7,413.1 (188,293)
PSI (kg/cm2) 15.5 (1.089) 11.13 (.783) 10.78 (.758) 10.93 (.768)
Total Wheel Width – in (mm) 132 (3,553) 189 (4,801) 195 (4,953) 192 (4,877)
PLI (kg per linear cm) 606 (109.8) 431 (77) 417 (75.4) 422 (75.3)
** Arc length is calculated assuming full cleat penetration and drum penetrating 6 in (152.4 mm) from tangent point of
ground.
HYDRAULICALLY ACTUATED HOOD ROLLOVER PROTECTION
• The only one-piece hood in the industry • Provided by a certified internal system rated far above
machine weight
• Electric-over-hydraulic actuation for complete hood lift,
rather than hinged or bolted panels
• Allows radiator to be cleaned either from the inside or CAB PERMITTING EXCELLENT VISIBILITY
outside by flushing it with air or water • Industry’s only side-facing operator’s seat and large cab
• Heavy steel safety lock prevents accidental closure of hood windows deliver exceptionally clear view of working
during maintenance environment, whether in forward or reverse

• Rear of machine frame designed in a bevel—tapered toward • Largest cab in its class with all-around windows and tinted
the back which reduces waste build up in belly pan area safety glass; front and rear wipers also enhance visibility

• Grilled doors at machine rear deflect air upward, preventing • Better visibility ensures better results: less operator fatigue
trash from blocking airflow, plus easy-to-access radiator and and fewer missed areas
oil cooler without raising the hood • Pressurized cab improves operator comfort

SELF-CLEANING WHEELS AND CLEATS • Six-way-adjustable high-back seat has joystick control on
each armrest—one controls blade and ground-travel
• Large, self-cleaning 75 in (1,905 mm) diameter wheels—36 in direction, the other controls steering and working speed
(914 mm) width, rear; 30 in (762 mm) width, front—operate
better on slopes without digging in
• Replaceable cleats mounted in chevron pattern that prevents
trash from being retained between cleats during operation;
also self-cleaning cleats to discourage build-up and
eliminate need for raker bars that can sap engine power and
restrict ground movement
• Exclusive cleat contour design creates a crisp “chopping”
action, which reduces refuse size and eliminates surface
“fluffing”
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OUTSTANDING DENSITY
• Industry-leading density when full weight of TC400 is brought
to bear on just one of its forged manganese-alloy steel cleats
per wheel
• Wheel configuration directs full weight of machine onto
landfill surface, creating the greatest compaction force of any
machine in the TC400’s class
• Wider wheel design greatly improves performance on slopes

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

• Extremely mechanic-friendly
• Built to provide the most maintenance access room of any
compactor available Geologic image used with permission.

• Hydraulic activation makes hood easy to open, in turn

making it easy to service the front and rear—compare that to
some other machines, where you have to unbolt cowling to ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
service the product
• Terex Asset Management (TAM)
• Belly pan access is the industry’s largest (one-piece and
full-width) • GPS Density and Slope Controls
• Terex remote service monitoring available
OIL SAMPLES
• Rebuilt components for lower cost options
• Highest fuel capacity of any unit in its class, reducing fueling • Terex online oil-sample reports (terex.eoilreports.com)
trips to unit • Terex will examine all oils—hydraulic and engine—
for contamination (Managed Maintenance Program)
PARTS SUPPORT • Diagnosis provided—and, if necessary, troubleshooting
• Excellent dealer support program: one part number gets you
• Helps keep your TC400 running better longer
everything you need for servicing—including hydraulic filters,
engine oil filters, breathers, seals and service instructions
FINANCING
• More than $7 million of in-stock consumable parts with one
of the industry’s highest fill rates • Available through Terex Financial Services
• Your Terex dealer: your single source for TC400 sales, • Operating lease optional for a single monthly payment
upgrades, parts and service

Geologic image used with permission.

Specifications TC400
Engine
Make/Model Cummins® QSK-15 (15.0 L)
Type Diesel
Horsepower 390 hp (291 kW) @ 2,000 rpm

Compactive Stress
Crushing (Cleat)* 1,481 psi (104 kg/cm2)
Compressing (Wheel)* up to 606 pli (110 kg/cm)

machine dimensions
Compation Width 11 ft (3,353 mm)
Inside turning radius 138.4 in (3,912 mm) standard equipment
Outside turning radius 249 in (7,163 mm) Air Conditioner with cab pressurizer
Blade raised above grade 40 in (1,016 mm) Cold weather starting
Blade lowered below grade 6 in (152 mm) Engine block heater
Ground clearance 20 in (508 mm) Back-up alarm
Operating weight up to 80,000+ lbs (36,287+ kg) Big Dog cleats
Fire extinguisher

shipping specifications optional equipment

Shipping weight 80,000+ lb (36,287+ kg) Hydraulic oil sampling kit Grade Indicator
Shipping height 12 ft (3,658 mm) Terra Twist-Torque cleats Trac-Lok cleats
Shipping width over guardrails 11 ft 11 in (3,353 mm) Air-ride suspension Seat Fast fill fuel kit
Shipping length 27 ft 2.5 in (8,293 mm) Inside rearview mirror External mirror
Shipping lenght (blade removed) NA Rotating safety beacon Vandalism kit
AM/FM/cassette radio Hydraulic tank heater
Capacities Flexxaire fan 24-volt to 12-volt converter
Engine coolant system 18 gal (68 L) Fuel heater Rear-vision camera
Engine crankcase 12 gal (45 L)
Fuel 200 gal (757 L)
Hydraulic system 55 gal (208 L)
Differential 60 gal (280 L)
Wheel ends 20 pt ea (9 L ea)

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