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Learn More About Our Self-Dumping Hoppers

General Information

Self-dumping forklift hoppers are designed to allow forklifts and other equipment with fork attachments to dump materials and scrap without any additional motors or pulleys being needed.

There is a release latch on self-dumping trash hoppers which allow the hopper to be easily dumped and emptied. When the load is dumped, the hopper closes on its own, and the release latch becomes locked.

Because they can be easily moved and dumped with a forklift, self-dumping hoppers are valuable in helping manufacturing plants catch, move, and discard scrap material.

This results in a safer workplace, cleaner shop floors, happier employees, and a more efficient manufacturing plant.

Full length channel base (hoppers)

Full length channel base

(Not available for economy models.)

wrap around weld lip (hopper)

Wrap around welded lip on back corners

(Standard on all models.)

Base cross tie channel (hoppers)

Base cross tie channel, open face down

(Standard on all models.)

welded reinforcing angle (hoppers)

Welded reinforcing angle all
along the top edge

(Not Standard on economy models)

extended hopper side

Sides of hopper extend down past hopper
bottom

(Standard on all models.)

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Additional welded gusset greatly enhances
front corner strength

(Not Standard on economy models)

What Makes Iron Bull's Self Dumping Trash Hoppers Unique?

Here at Iron Bull, we have done extensive research on many kinds of hoppers available in today's market.

We understand that there are many factors that go into making a safe, durable, and truly efficient self-dumping hopper. Some of these factors are the steel thickness, overall design, and the way the hopper is put together in the manufacturing process.

We have taken the strong points of other self-dumping dumpsters and put them into a single package:

Wrap around lip on back corners
Welded reinforcing angle around top edge
Side of hopper extending down past the bottom and welded solid
Welded gussets on inside front corners

These features, put together in one single hopper, add up to a well-built unit with great structural integrity.

Choosing the Hopper Steel Thickness

One of the most important factors in a hopper's structural integrity is the steel thickness.

The thicker or heavier the steel, the greater the hopper strength. Thicker steel also has greater resistance to “dings and dents” and punctures from heavy material or careless forktruck operation.

Each forklift dump hopper size has different steel thicknesses to choose from. The steel thickness of the hopper and the hopper base design determine the duty rating and rate capacity rating.

The duty ratings are an important selection factor. For instance, if the material being put into the hopper are heavy chunks of hardwood or metal that will fall with some force, then, even if the weight of a full hopper is less than the weight capacity, a heavier duty hopper will be a better choice.

The thicker steel in the heavier duty hopper will have greater “ding and dent” resistance which of course means fewer repairs and longer hopper life.

You can view our available steel thickness and sizes available for our self-dumping hoppers by looking at our section below entitled "Technical Specs - What size & toughness do you need?"

Technical Specs - What size & toughness do you need?

Capacity chart for our Self Dumping Hoppers

Note: each self dumping hopper within a particular series has the same height and length. Only the width varies to handle the different capacities. For instance, the Brahma Bull 4yd and the Brahma Bull 6yd are both 60”high and 90”long. Only the width is different. Use the following chart to help you choose the cubic size you need.

self dumping hopper dimensions

Mini Bull Series (H 26”x L 38”) / Economy Series (H 23.75”x L 38”)

The Mini Bull series has an ultra low profile and is short. The overall height is 26”and the length is 38”. Designed for narrow or tight areas. Available in 1/8 yd. increments.

Capacity: 1/8 (17”W), 1/4 (30”W), 3/8 (42”W)
“Stretch”Series Capacity: 1/2 (57”W), 5/8 (70”W), 3/4, (84”W), 7/8 (98”W), 1yd. (111”W)

Baby Bull Series (H 29”x L 50”) / Economy Series (H 27”x L 48”)

The Baby Bull Series is also a low profile hopper. The overall height is 30” and the length is
50”. This series is very popular in the wood working industry. It is ideal for placing beside
your table saw, or, with the Bat-Wing™ Base, underneath your chop saw bench.

Capacity: 1/3 (25”W), 1/2 (37”W), 3/4 (55”W)
“Stretch”Series Capacity: 1 (73”W), 1 1/4 (90”W), 1 1/2yd. (102”W)

Junior Bull Series (H 36”x L 66”) / Economy Series (H 34”x L 66”)

The Junior Bull series is a medium height hopper. The overall height is 36”and the length is 66”.

Capacity: 3/4 (33”W), 1 (43”W), 1 1/4 (53”W), 1 1/2 (63”W)
“Stretch”Series Capacity: 1 3/4 (73”W), 2yd. (83”W)

Big Bull Series (H 43”x L 72”) / Economy Series (H 41.5”x L 72”)

The Big Bull series is our most popular. Overall height is 43”and the length is 72”. Be sure your
forklift has the correct capacity to handle these when full.

Capacity: 1 1/2 (46”W), 2 (58”W), 2 1/2 (72”W), 3 (86”W)
“Stretch”Series Capacity: 3 1/2 (100”W), 4 yd. (114”W)

Brahma Bull Series (H 63”x L 90”) / Economy Series (H 57”x L 90”)

The Brahma Bull series’ overall height is 60”and the length is 90”. These hoppers hold lots of
material! Be sure your forklift has the correct capacity to handle these when full.

Capacity: 4 (62”W), 5 (76”W), 6 (90”W), 7 (104”W), 8 yd. (118”W)

How tough do you need your hopper?

Heavy Duty Basic

Usage

For general plant maintenance, lightweight recycling, cardboard, light wood scraps, light metal, etc. Intermittent use.

Available in all Series except Mini Bull and Brahma Bull

Hopper Gauge: 12 gauge

Top Edge: Formed

Base: 7 gauge open style base

Capacity: 2,000 lb

Tapered Slide Box: optional

Heavy Duty Standard

Usage

For general plant maintenance, lightweight recycling, cardboard, light wood scraps, light metal, etc. Continuous use.

Available in all Series except Mini Bull and Brahma Bull

Hopper Gauge: 12 gauge

Top Edge: welded angle

Base: 7 gauge full length channel base.

Capacity: 2,800 lb

Tapered Slide Box: standard

Extra Heavy Duty

Usage

For heavy wood chunks, scrap metal, dense trash and just heavier all around use.

Available in all 5 Series

Hopper Gauge: 10 gauge

Top Edge: welded angle

Base: 7 gauge full length channel base. Mini Bull has open style

Capacity: 4,000 - 5,000 lb

Tapered Slide Box: standard

Super Heavy Duty

Usage

For heavy scrap and heavy shock loads of all sorts. Stone, metal, glass, brick, hardwood, etc. This model will give years of heavy duty usage day-in and day-out. A good choice for sawmills and pallet shops. Used extensively in all types of heavy industry.

Available in all 5 Series

Hopper Gauge: 7 gauge

Top Edge: welded angle

Base: 1/4" full length channel base. Mini Bull has open style

Capacity: 6,000 - 7,000 lb

Tapered Slide Box: standard

Economy Super Heavy Duty

Usage

After requests from the scrap yard industry for a less expensive yet heavy duty hopper, we are now offering the Super Heavy Duty Model in an economy version. It is identical to the Super Heavy Duty except it has a formed top edge and an open style base.

Available in all 5 Series

Hopper Gauge: 7 gauge

Top Edge: formed

Base: 1/4" open style base. Mini Bull has open style

Capacity: 6,000 lb

Tapered Slide Box: Optional

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