4.5m3 front load cage in heritage green and natural light

4.5m3 front load cage with 2 vision panels

4.5m3 fel bin with 1 vision panel on the back

4.5m3 front load cage comparison to steel cage

4.5m3 Original Series FEL Cage

2050 x 1700 x1950(h)

For sites needing dependable volume collection, the PLAST-AX 4.5m3 front load cage delivers outstanding performance. Its generous opening makes it especially suitable for post-industrial recycling streams, including soft plastics and cardboard, where ease of loading and consistent capacity are key.

Moving up to a larger container such as the 4.5m3 FEL cage can dramatically improve efficiency across a wide range of operations:

Ideal for handling the waste output of high-volume manufacturing and industrial facilities
Equally effective for remote, rural, or low-volume customers who require a larger 4.5m3 cardboard cage to reduce collection frequency
Provides a reliable and durable option for farms, rural factories, and satellite production sites

Details

Specifics

Benefits of Using the 4.5m3 Front Load Cage

Lower Lifetime Costs

PLAST-AX designs prioritise long-term durability.

Steel bin lids regularly fail and require constant replacement
Rusted steel bases become expensive to repair after only a few years
PLAST-AX lids are engineered to flex under pressure, resist cracking, and last significantly longer

Time Savings

For many operations teams, it’s the combination of lid replacements and rust-related maintenance on steel units that causes the biggest disruption. With a 4.5m3 recycling cage from PLAST-AX, those issues are virtually eliminated.

Feedback From Drivers and Operators

We continually collect input from Front Load RCV operators, branch managers, and the frontline staff who work with PLAST-AX cages every day. Their feedback includes:

Cages stack more efficiently in the yard
A single operator can deliver a 4.5m3 cage when required
Manual movement is noticeably easier than with steel cages
Tapered fork pockets provide smooth fork entry
Cages align cleanly on the forks during servicing
Collection is significantly quieter

This real-world insight drives our product improvements. We welcome any questions or suggestions you may have.

Design Strength: Testing

PLAST-AX ensures all FEL bins meet the requirements and performance standards outlined in BS EN 12574-2:2017.

The tests include a continuous 100 lift-tilt cycle at the ‘heavy waste’ load of 400kg/m³. Full video recordings and a comprehensive Test Report are readily available on request.

Box Section Top Rim
40mm Solid Fork Pockets

Structural Ribbing
Solid Base & Forklift Channels

Bin Lid Options

Lids on the 3m3 and 4.5m3 cage models open onto the rear ribbed section in a tongue-and-groove design. This spreads impact across the full surface rather than concentrating it in a single stress point. A recessed lift point in the rim allows easy access without compromising lid strength.

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Lockbar

Our lockbar and bracket sets are hot-dip galvanised for superior corrosion protection and can be retrofitted to existing bins. They bolt securely into captive female fixings embedded in the reinforced box-section rim.