Color Max
Mulch Coloring Machines
Maximize Color, Minimize Cost with Coloring Automation
Bring more color to your mulch yard with Viably's Color Max coloring machines. Manufactured in the United States by MGL Engineering, these advanced systems use smart automation to measure belt speed, mulch depth, and flow—delivering precise, even color while minimizing waste. With less dye wasted, your business saves more, boosting your bottom line.
Throughput
200 - 600 yards per hour
Waste Streams
Organics and Food Waste
Power Source
Diesel
What Goes In:
Raw mulch material, including wood chips, bark, and other organic materials, ready for coloring and processing.
What It Does:
Uses a high-capacity, automated system to precisely mix colorant and water, ensuring deep, uniform coverage. The mulch is tumbled, coated, and aerated to achieve a rich, long-lasting color while maintaining its natural texture.
What Comes Out:
Vibrant, evenly colored mulch with a consistent finish, ready for bagging or bulk sale, meeting market demand with minimal waste and maximum efficiency.
Core Features
01
The big 14-cubic-yard hopper features an anti-bridging agitator for steady material flow and a low in-feed height for easy loading with larger buckets, improving efficiency.
02
The revolutionary automated coloring feature adjusts colorant flow based on belt speed and material depth, ensuring precise coverage and minimal waste.
03
A four-wheel, direct drive, high-efficiency mixing drum eliminates gearboxes and chains, reducing maintenance, while high-flow, plug-resistant spray nozzles ensure even and consistent dye distribution.
04
Designed for all-day operation, consuming just 2 gallons of fuel per hour, with an electric version available for even greater efficiency and cost savings.
05
The user-friendly control panel allows for on-the-fly color changes and precise adjustments, eliminating downtime. The system is production-ready in just 10 minutes, maximizing throughput.
/ About the Manufacturer
Since 1998, MGL Engineering, Inc. has been a leader in the material handling industry. The manufacturing facility is located in Lakeland, Florida where it has produced material processing and handling systems for projects throughout the USA as well as Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, Latin America and Africa.
/ Model Comparisons
Which one is right for you?
| Color Max 250 | Color Max 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | ||
| Drive System | Diesel/Hydraulic | Diesel/Hydraulic |
| Engine Model | 48 HP CAT C1.7 | 74 HP CAT C2.8 |
| Electrical Power | Optional | Optional |
| Proportions | ||
| Discharge Height | 9' | 6'11.5" |
| Drum Diameter / Drum Length | 6' / 16' | 7' x 23" |
| Hopper Volume | 10 cubic yards | 14 cubic yards (20 with optional extension) |
| Feed Hopper Length | 12' 11.5" | 14" 11.5" |
| Feed Hopper Width | 5" 8" | 7' 7.5" |
| Feed Hopper Height | 10" 2.5" | 12' 8.5" |
| Transport Dimensions (LxWxH) | 45'9" (from Kingpin) x 8'6" x 13'7" | 53'6" (from Kingpin) x 8'10" x 14'1" |
| Working Dimensions (LxWxH) | 46'10" x 16'1" x 13'7" | 54'8" x 8'10" x 14'1" |
| Weight | 28,000 lbs | 37,000 lbs. |
| Performance | ||
| Throughput | 200-300 yards per hour | 400-600 yards per hour |
| Waste Streams | Organics and Mulch | Organics and Mulch |
Consider Us Working Partners
Once we understand your unique waste processing challenges and goals we’ll apply our industry experience, product expertise, and full-resource capabilities to deliver the right solutions.
/ Personal site visits and face-to-face consultations
/ In-depth workflow analysis and expert solution guidance
/ Fast OEM parts and technical service support
/ Extensive after sales service and maintenance education
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