Bottom Dump Hoppers

Make use of every inch of floor space with a durable drop bottom hopper

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Light-Weight Models (1000 lbs capacity)

Standard Models (2000 lbs capacity)

Heavy-Duty Models (2000+ lbs capacity)

Specs & FAQs

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“I have never regretted buying the Iron Bull Drop-Bottom hopper. It fits perfectly in the space we need it in. It was an investment, but worth it!”

- Richard Shrock, Pineview Woodworks

How we've helped other shops

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Hours Saved
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A few of the companies that use our hoppers

Light-Weight Hoppers - 1000 lbs capacity

Ideal for….

Wood scraps and light-weight scrap
Woodshops, furniture stores, and other shops
When casters are included, these are perfect for putting into hard-to-reach spaces to maximize your shop!

Get a quote today to see how you can revolutionize your wood or furniture shop!

Drop Bottom Hopper

2 yard light-weight hopper

1 Yard Bottom Dump

Drop-bottom hopper in woodshop

Bottom dump hopper

1 Yard Bottom Dump

2 yard hopper

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Popular Options & Add-ons

Popular options for our bottom dump hoppers:

Casters

simple addition with a huge effect. Add ease of movement within your shop without using a forktruck, saving on propane and forklift wear and tear.

Automatic Dump-From-Seat™

A nylon leash extends or retracts as needed. The latch rope reel has a magnetic mounting clip, keeping the reel on the hopper when not in use. For in use, simply remove from hopper and magnetically stick it to the forktruck frame. To dump, just lock the thumb button and pull. After dumping, tilt the forktruck mast back and the hopper will automatically roll back into its locked position again.

Fork Extensions

Fork extensions allow bottom dump hoppers to be lifted over vehicles, furnaces, and other objects safely and easily without needing to worry about your forklift hitting the object.

Additional Options - please note that not all features are available for all models.

Stacking feature
1" drainage hole
Crane pick up eyes
3-way fork entry - (1/4 to 2 cubic yard only)
Hopper floor lock - (for use with casters)
3" fork pocket - (our standard is 2 1/2")
Push handle - (for use with casters)
Bat-wing base
Open-one-end with Back-stop
Open on both ends

Iron Bull drop bottom hoppers come standard with a Gray oxide primer. The following colors are available as an option:

Yellow
White
Green
Red
Black
Blue

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The Steps to Efficiency are:

1
Size: We discuss the hopper size and capacity that is right for your business.
2
Produce: We create your hopper to the exact specs and ship it.
3
Enjoy: See increased efficiency, productivity, and regained space in your shop!

Size

We discuss the hopper size and capacity that is right for your business.
Produce

We create your hopper to the exact specs and ship it.
Enjoy

Enjoy your increased efficiency, productivity, and regained space!

Get Your Hopper Quote

Standard Hoppers - 2000 lbs capacity

Single Door Drop Bottom

Better for lighter materials
Work well with wood scraps
Has option to control opening speed

Double Door Drop Bottom

Better for heavier materials
Allows for an even dump from the center
Has option to control opening speed

Ideal for….

Larger wood scraps and medium metal scraps
Woodshops, light-weight metal shops, and smaller manufacturing
Available in single or double door options

Get a quote today to see how you can revolutionize your manufacturing shop!

4 yd Drop Bottom Hopper

Double door hopper

Standard drop bottom hopper

4 yd drop bottom hopper

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Welded hooks for chains

Drop Bottom Wood Hopper

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Popular Options & Add-ons

Popular options for our bottom dump hoppers:

Casters

simple addition with a huge effect. Add ease of movement within your shop without using a forktruck, saving on propane and forklift wear and tear.

Automatic Dump-From-Seat™

Fork Extensions

Fork extensions allow bottom dump hoppers to be lifted over vehicles, furnaces, and other objects safely and easily without needing to worry about your forklift hitting the object.

Additional Options - please note that not all features are available for all models.

Stacking feature
1" drainage hole
Crane pick up eyes
3-way fork entry - (1/4 to 2 cubic yard only)
Hopper floor lock - (for use with casters)
3" fork pocket - (our standard is 2 1/2")
Push handle - (for use with casters)
Bat-wing base
Open-one-end with Back-stop
Open on both ends

Iron Bull drop bottom hoppers come standard with a Gray oxide primer. The following colors are available as an option:

Yellow
White
Green
Red
Black
Blue

Get a Quote

The Steps to Efficiency are:

1
Size: We discuss the hopper size and capacity that is right for your business.
2
Produce: We create your hopper to the exact specs and ship it.
3
Enjoy: See increased efficiency, productivity, and regained space in your shop!

Size

We discuss the hopper size and capacity that is right for your business.
Produce

We create your hopper to the exact specs and ship it.
Enjoy

Enjoy your increased efficiency, productivity, and regained space!

Get Your Hopper Quote

Heavy-Duty Models - 2000+ lbs capacity

Ideal for….

Metal scraps
Heavy-duty industries like metal fabricating shops, machining shops, etc.
Hauling stone, gravel, and other aggregate materials
True customization with hydraulic and controlled dumping options

Get a quote today to see how you can revolutionize your manufacturing and scrap disposal process!

Heavy duty drop bottom hopper

Custom hydraulic drop bottom hopper

Dump from seat hydraulic hopper

Custom hydraulic drop bottom hopper

Heavy duty drop bottom hopper

Custom hydraulic drop bottom hopper

Heavy duty drop bottom hopper

Heavy duty drop bottom hopper

Heavy duty drop bottom hopper

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Double door hopper

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Dump from seat hopper

Get Your Hopper Quote

Popular Options & Add-ons

Popular options for our bottom dump hoppers:

Casters

simple addition with a huge effect. Add ease of movement within your shop without using a forktruck, saving on propane and forklift wear and tear.

Automatic Dump-From-Seat™

Fork Extensions

Fork extensions allow bottom dump hoppers to be lifted over vehicles, furnaces, and other objects safely and easily without needing to worry about your forklift hitting the object.

Additional Options - please note that not all features are available for all models.

Stacking feature
1" drainage hole
Crane pick up eyes
3-way fork entry - (1/4 to 2 cubic yard only)
Hopper floor lock - (for use with casters)
3" fork pocket - (our standard is 2 1/2")
Push handle - (for use with casters)
Bat-wing base
Open-one-end with Back-stop
Open on both ends

Iron Bull drop bottom hoppers come standard with a Gray oxide primer. The following colors are available as an option:

Yellow
White
Green
Red
Black
Blue

Get a Quote

The Steps to Efficiency are:

1
Size: We discuss the hopper size and capacity that is right for your business.
2
Produce: We create your hopper to the exact specs and ship it.
3
Enjoy: See increased efficiency, productivity, and regained space in your shop!

Size

We discuss the hopper size and capacity that is right for your business.
Produce

We create your hopper to the exact specs and ship it.
Enjoy

Enjoy your increased efficiency, productivity, and regained space!

Get Your Hopper Quote

Play Video

Watch how we solved this shop's scrap problem.

Wondering how a custom bottom-dump hopper could help your business be safer and more efficient? Get a quote today to get started!

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Drop Bottom Hopper Specs, FAQ's, & Warranty

Customer Support

Not sure which hopper would work best for your shop or your needs? Our team is here to help maximize your hopper's efficiency in your shop!

Warranty

All our hoppers come with a standard 90-day warranty that protects you from any mistake we make.

In-Stock Options

Our Quick Ship program offers a variety of size options that ship within 1-4 business days.

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Drop Bottom Hopper Specs...

Sizing chart for our Drop Bottom Hoppers

All Drop Bottom Hoppers are made to our customer's specs. Order by giving the inside dimensions. Keep in mind that the overall dimensions are larger.

To get overall dimensions, add the following:

8 1/2" to the WIDTH
3" to the DEPTH
2" to the HEIGHT
4" to the overall height if ordering casters

Drop Bottom Hopper steel is 12 gauge. Heavier gauges are available.

To calculate capacity: Find the inside box height by multiplying the HEIGHT x WIDTH x DEPTH in inches. Divide this number by 46,656 to find cubic yards.

Example: You want the inside of the hopper to be 30" high, 36" deep, and 65" wide. Multiplying these three numbers gives 70,200 inches. Divide by 46,656, and you will need a Drop Bottom Hopper of 1.5 yards.

1/2 Yard Capacity (Inside & Outside dimensions)

3/4 Yard Capacity (Inside & Outside dimensions)

1 Yard Capacity (Inside & Outside dimensions)

1 1/4 Yard Capacity (Inside & Outside dimensions)

1 1/2 Yard Capacity (Inside & Outside dimensions)

1 3/4 Yard Capacity (Inside & Outside dimensions)

2 Yard Capacity (Inside & Outside dimensions)

2 1/2 Yard Capacity (Inside & Outside dimensions)

3 Yard Capacity (Inside & Outside dimensions)

3 1/2 Yard Capacity (Inside & Outside dimensions)

4 Yard Capacity (Inside & Outside dimensions)

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Read More About Our Bottom Dump Hoppers...

Iron Bull drop bottom hoppers, also known as bottom dump hoppers, make use of every square inch of floor space. You can now put a trash or scrap hopper in the tightest of areas wherever you need them to maximize production. Iron Bull bottom dump hoppers come as narrow as 20.” You can’t find that anywhere else!

We started manufacturing drop bottom hoppers when managers at a large aluminum process plant asked for a hopper to fit into tight spaces for collecting scrap aluminum.

To meet this need, we designed a forklift dump hopper where the bottom opens up to discharge the scrap. When the company managers saw the efficiency of the bottom dump hopper and how little space it took, they immediately ordered more!

Many woodworking and furniture shops have tight spaces and need something small for collecting wood scraps. Drop bottom hoppers fit this need well.

With a wide range of bottom dump hoppers, Iron Bull works with many wood shops and manufacturing plants to provide small hoppers that fit into tight spaces.

Our bottom dump hoppers come with two dumping options: A single drop door and a double bottom dump. The double bottom dump hopper allows for precise controlled dumping of aggregrate material such as sand, dirt, stone, and more.

Click to read the 10 ways Trash Hoppers
Make a Safer Work Environment

What applications are ideal for self-dumping hoppers?

Self-dumping hoppers can be used in a variety of applications including...

- Woodworking
- Metal fabrication shops
- Pallet shops
- General manufacturing

Read more about applications in our self dumping blog article here.

How can I use a self-dumping hopper in an off-road area?

What are the dumping options?

Self-dumping hoppers have a variety of dumping options:

- Standard: Hand lever located on the hopper.
- Optional: Dump-from-seat which is a nylon leash that extends and retracts as needed. It has a magnetic clipping kit for easy transfer to and from a forklift.
- Optional: Automatic push-and-dump has a latch that can be gently pushed against a dumpster and activates the dumping action.

We highly recommend one of the optional options to save time and increase dumping efficiency.

Do self-dumping hoppers work well with pallet jacks?

What are the options for the ends?

How do you deliver self-dumping hoppers?

What forklift pocket sizes are available?

What is included in the Satisfaction Guarantee?

What is a self-dumping dumpster?

Self-dumping hoppers are sometimes referred to as "self-dumping dumpsters" because their main purpose is usually to collect trash and scrap, similar to a dumpster.
Self-dumping hoppers are sometimes referred to as a self-dumping dumpster because they can dump themselves when they are full. You just need a forklift or something similar to raise the trash hopper over your main trash disposal, and then simply dump the hopper!

What if you had…

More space because everything fit exactly like it should
Better output in your manufacturing because scrap removal is streamlined
A safer place for everyone to work because your scrap is always collected
Happier employees because your shop is organized and clutter-free
An easy way to dispose of scrap with your forklift

Our Drop Bottom Hoppers help make this a reality for your shop!

Get Your Hopper Quote

Bottom Dump Hoppers

Make use of every inch of floor space with a durable drop bottom hopper

Light-Weight Models (1000 lbs capacity)

Standard Models (2000 lbs capacity)

Heavy-Duty Models (2000+ lbs capacity)

Specs & FAQs

How we've helped other shops

A few of the companies that use our hoppers

Light-Weight Hoppers - 1000 lbs capacity

Drop Bottom Hopper

2 yard light-weight hopper

1 Yard Bottom Dump

Drop-bottom hopper in woodshop

Bottom dump hopper

1 Yard Bottom Dump

2 yard hopper

Popular Options & Add-ons

The Steps to Efficiency are:

Size

Produce

Enjoy

Standard Hoppers - 2000 lbs capacity

Single Door Drop Bottom

Double Door Drop Bottom

4 yd Drop Bottom Hopper

Double door hopper

Standard drop bottom hopper

4 yd drop bottom hopper

Welded hooks for chains

Drop Bottom Wood Hopper

Popular Options & Add-ons

The Steps to Efficiency are:

Size

Produce

Enjoy

Heavy-Duty Models - 2000+ lbs capacity

Heavy duty drop bottom hopper

Custom hydraulic drop bottom hopper

Dump from seat hydraulic hopper

Custom hydraulic drop bottom hopper

Heavy duty drop bottom hopper

Custom hydraulic drop bottom hopper

Heavy duty drop bottom hopper

Heavy duty drop bottom hopper

Heavy duty drop bottom hopper

Double door hopper

Dump from seat hopper

Popular Options & Add-ons

The Steps to Efficiency are:

Size

Produce

Enjoy

Watch how we solved this shop's scrap problem.

Drop Bottom Hopper Specs, FAQ's, & Warranty

Customer Support

Warranty

In-Stock Options

Drop Bottom Hopper Specs...

1/2 Yard Capacity (Inside & Outside dimensions)

3/4 Yard Capacity (Inside & Outside dimensions)

1 Yard Capacity (Inside & Outside dimensions)

1 1/4 Yard Capacity (Inside & Outside dimensions)

1 1/2 Yard Capacity (Inside & Outside dimensions)

1 3/4 Yard Capacity (Inside & Outside dimensions)

2 Yard Capacity (Inside & Outside dimensions)

2 1/2 Yard Capacity (Inside & Outside dimensions)

3 Yard Capacity (Inside & Outside dimensions)

3 1/2 Yard Capacity (Inside & Outside dimensions)

4 Yard Capacity (Inside & Outside dimensions)

Read More About Our Bottom Dump Hoppers...

Click to read the 10 ways Trash Hoppers Make a Safer Work Environment

What if you had…

Our Drop Bottom Hoppers help make this a reality for your shop!

Click to read the 10 ways Trash Hoppers
Make a Safer Work Environment