When you need two-ram performance in a smaller footprint, the Maren ProPAK 2R185 delivers. Engineered for tight spaces and high-output facilities, this machine combines compact design, powerful hydraulics, and intelligent controls—making it a top choice for operations handling paper, cardboard, plastics, cans, and light metals.

At Black River Trading, we’re proud to offer rugged, efficient machines like the 2R185—built to make your recycling or distribution center more productive without sacrificing space or safety.

🔧 Key Features at a Glance

• Bale Size: 60” L × 30” H × 38–51” W
• Ram Force: 187,000 lbs.
• Hydraulic Pressure: 4,200 PSI (5,100 PSI max)
• Cycle Time: 18.5 sec (short stroke), 28 sec (full stroke)
• Motor Options: 20 HP (standard), 30 HP (optional)
• Bale Weights:
• OCC: Up to 1,600 lbs
• Newspaper: 1,500 lbs
• Office Paper: 1,600 lbs
• Aluminum Cans: 700 lbs
• HDPE: 1,125 lbs
• PET: 1,000 lbs

🧠 Smart Features = Smarter Operations

The ProPAK 2R185 isn’t just brawn—it’s brains, too. With Maren’s SmartBale Intelligent Control System, operators can:

• Pre-load baling parameters for multiple commodities
• Monitor bale size, charge size, and cycle stats
• Troubleshoot issues directly from the touchscreen
• Use a mobile control tablet (optional) to operate from a loader or forklift seat

🛠️ Built for Durability

This baler is designed with:

• Interlocking steel construction (not weld-dependent)
• AR400 wear liners to extend floor life
• Laser-guided ram positioning (no mechanical wear parts)
• Progressive shear blade to eliminate jams
• All service points accessible from outside the frame

🧩 Fits Anywhere. Works Everywhere.

With a shipping weight under 30,000 lbs and a footprint under 18 ft long, the 2R185 is a great solution for:

• Recycling centers
• Printers and paper converters
• Distribution facilities
• Manufacturing plants with tight layouts

This machine is a perfect balance of power, intelligence, and footprint efficiency.

🔗 Ready to Upgrade?

Whether you're replacing an aging unit or expanding capacity, the Maren ProPAK 2R185 gives you high-density bales, faster processing, and smarter operation in a compact two-ram design.

📞 Contact Black River Trading today to learn more, get a quote, or schedule an install.