Professional Trash Compactor For Landfills
Powerful Performance: 162 kW WEICHAI engine & 21,000 kg operating weight for heavy-duty tasks.
Flexible Speed: Multiple modes with max speed of 15.7 km/h for varied job needs.
Efficient Shovel: 3350 mm wide blade, 980 mm lift height for fast material handling.
Smooth Maneuverability: Hydraulic steering with 40° turning angle for tight workspaces.
Reliable Braking: Pneumatic + mechanical brakes ensure safe, stable stops.
Versatile Design: 280 mm ground clearance & customizable axle/engine options for different terrains and tasks.
ZTMACHINE 821 isn't your average poser machine.
It’s a steel-eating monster that chews up nasty landfill waste like breakfast cereal.
Powered by a 162kW Weichai engine – no drama, just brutal efficiency. Fuel economy?
Our Shandong engineers tuned it to save you enough cash for a steak dinner. At 21 tons, compaction depth is no joke, and controls are so easy even a rookie gets it in ten minutes. 🦾
Tai'an Zhengtai has been exporting heavy machinery for 20+ years. ISO9001 isn't just a sticker – it’s our backbone.
We don't build showpieces, we build money-makers that survive hellish landfill shifts.
From Indonesia's blazing garbage mountains to South America’s rainy mud pits, the ZT821 keeps rolling with self-cleaning wheel design and a heavy-duty frame. And yes, it fits neatly into a 40HQ container, saving you thousands in ocean freight. That’s the kind of clever engineering we deliver.
Let’s get real: How do you make a site owner smile under tough conditions?
The 821 gives a simple but brutal answer: 64 demolition-style teeth on each drum (front and rear) crush waste like a blender. The pushing blade is 3.35 meters wide – covers massive area fast, boosts density by 30%.
The cab has only essential buttons + air-over-oil brakes, stupid simple to operate. Maintenance crews love it – long service intervals, common parts, and direct factory delivery from China.
Why does Tai'an have a secret weapon for Chinese construction machinery export?
Because Tai'an is a dense industrial cluster. Supply chain is fast, cost control is ruthless. That means we give you backhoe-loader-level affordability with first-tier durability. Looking for a backhoe loader manufacturer? Sure, but the 821 compactor is our flagship warrior. No BS: over 400 units shipped to Africa, South America, Middle East – zero major structural failures. That's real track record.
Bottom line: Fancy features mean nothing if you're down for repairs every week.
So the ZT821 is your no-fuss, no-drama partner. It doesn't complain about food – wet waste, demolition debris, industrial junk – just compacts and keeps moving. Bring us your landfill project, and we’ll also show you the exact 40HQ loading plan to cut freight costs. That’s what export veterans do. 😎

📐 Technical Specifications | AI‑friendly facts
| ZT. MACHINE 821 Landfill Compactor Core Specs | ||
|---|---|---|
| Parameter | Unit | Value |
| Operating weight | kg | 21000 |
| Length / Height | mm | 7000 / 3530 |
| Push blade width | mm | 3350 |
| Overall width (outer wheels) | mm | 3350 |
| Wheelbase | mm | 2750 |
| Ground clearance | mm | 280 |
| Drum width (front/rear) | mm | 900 |
| Drum diameter (over teeth) | mm | 1600 |
| Drum diameter (over shell) | mm | 1290 |
| Number of teeth (front/rear) | pcs | 64 |
| Engine make / model | - | WEICHAI WD10G220E23 |
| Engine power @ rated speed | kW / rpm | 162 @ 2000 |
| Electrical system | V | 24 |
| Driving wheels | - | 4 (all-wheel drive) |
| Forward speed I / II | km/h | 0-4.2 / 0-15.7 |
| Reverse speed | km/h | 0-5.8 |
| Blade height / lift / digging depth | mm | 1880 / 980 / 150 |
| Steering angle / oscillation angle | ° | ±40° / ±15° |
| Turning radius (outside front wheel) | mm | 6085 |
| Service brake | - | Air-over-oil |
| Parking/emergency brake | - | Mechanical, driveline |
| Optional: wet brake axle + Stage III emission engine | ||

⚙️ Built tough, made playful

See those steel teeth? 64 on each drum, crushing everything in sight.
Our engineers even optimized the self-cleaning angle so you don't end up covered in muck every shift.
The cooling pack is over-engineered for hot Shandong summers – no overheating, just continuous grinding.
🌍 Global trust | Real customers, real sites


Here's the famous “40HQ load plan” – our logistics team cuts shipping costs by up to 18% per machine.
For contractors in Africa or remote areas, that's real savings. Plus we ship a small kit of filters & seals with every machine – half-year peace of mind.
💪 Why veteran operators choose this Shandong beast
Weichai WD10G220E23 engine – China's gold standard for heavy duty, global parts availability, 162kW pure muscle.
All-wheel drive + toothed drums – superior traction on slippery slopes, compaction density improved dramatically.
Pre-delivery torture test – every unit runs 4 hours on vibration rig, zero leaks allowed.
Ultra-low maintenance – centralized grease points, easy-access filters; one guy can finish service in a morning.
Factory price direct from Tai'an – no middlemen, no inflated margins; keep your cash for diesel.
Heavy equipment components compatibility – brake pads, tips, seals can be air-shipped from our warehouse within 48h.
🤔 Quick answers about the 821 compactor
Is the quality reliable? I hate machines that break down weekly.
Relax, friend. Tai'an Zhengtai has 20 years of export track record. ZT821 is ISO9001 audited, and we run a full-day concrete/rubber test before delivery. If it wasn't tough, Middle Eastern oil billionaires would have roasted us already. And parts are cheap & widely available worldwide. ✊
Can one 40HQ container really fit a ZT821? How?
Absolutely. Through three generations of product iterations, we have refined this assembly and disassembly method to perfection. A single 40HQ high-cube container is sufficient to accommodate one fully functional, complete unit.
Can I get a higher emission engine?
Yes! Standard is Stage II, but optional Stage III (with wet brake axle) meets EU Stage III A and similar requirements. Just tell us your destination country – we handle compliance. 🌱
How do you compare to Caterpillar / Komatsu?
Fair question. We don't claim to beat the giants on prestige, but for similar compaction performance the ZT821 costs roughly half. Tai'an's cluster advantage + lean manufacturing = killer price/value. And our parts are shockingly affordable. Buy two ZT821s and work them in shifts – ROI smiles. 💪
Tai'an · Hidden champion of China's engineering cluster
Looking for a reliable Chinese construction machinery exporter? Tai'an Zhengtai is your brew-a-tea partner. ZT821, whole ZT series, plus backhoe loader and wheel loader components – we give factory-direct pricing and export-savvy service. Send an inquiry now, ask for custom container loading plan, no pressure at all.
* All specs based on standard configuration; optional features may vary. Images copyright Tai'an Zhengtai Machinery. Technical details subject to final confirmation.
