“The Iron Bull hopper is a definite time saver when transferring shop waste. I highly recommend Iron Bull MFG. They were easy to work with and very accommodating.”
- Tom Cashman
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Iron Bull's Forklift Dumpsters
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.
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 space for everyone to work because your scrap is always collected
Happier employees because your shop is organized and clutter free
Our Forklift Hoppers help make this a reality for your company!
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Forklift Dump Hopper Specs & Options
Choose The Forklift Trash Hopper That's Right For You
Note: each forklift dumpster 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.
Mini Bull Series
Smaller Hoppers
Heavy Duty Standard
2000 lb. capacity
12 ga hopper
Extra Heavy Duty
4000 lb. capacity
10 ga hopper
Hopper Base Style
7 ga open style base
Overall Length 38"
Overall Height 26"
Ideal for narrow or tight spaces
Dimensions may vary slightly
| Yard Cap. | Width |
|---|---|
| Yard Cap. 1/3 yard | Width 30" |
| Yard Cap. 3/8 yard | Width 42" |
| WGT | Item # |
|---|---|
| WGT 281 lb | Item # 025M02 |
| WGT 308 lb | Item # 375M02 |
| WGT | Item # |
|---|---|
| WGT 304 lb | Item # 025M04 |
| WGT 341 lb | Item # 375M04 |
Baby Bull Series
Smaller Hoppers
Basic
2000 lb. capacity
12 ga hopper
Heavy Duty Standard
2800 lb. capacity
12 ga hopper
Extra Heavy Duty
5000 lb. capacity
10 ga hopper
Hopper Base Style
7 ga open style base
7 ga full length channel base
Overall Length 50"
Overall Height 29"
BASIC model height 27"
Use beside your lathe, drill press, table saw, etc.
Dimensions may vary slightly
| Yard Cap. | Width |
|---|---|
| Yard Cap. 1/3 yard | Width 25" |
| Yard Cap. 1/2 yard | Width 37" |
| Yard Cap. 3/4 yard | Width 55" |
| WGT | Item # |
|---|---|
| WGT 250 lb | Item # 333A02 |
| WGT 300 lb | Item # 050A02 |
| WGT 360 lb | Item # 075A02 |
| WGT | Item # |
|---|---|
| WGT 281 lb | Item # 333A28 |
| WGT 349 lb | Item # 050A28 |
| WGT 433 lb | Item # 075A28 |
| WGT | Item # |
|---|---|
| WGT 308 lb | Item # 333A05 |
| WGT 384 lb | Item # 050A05 |
| WGT 480 lb | Item # 075A05 |
Junior Bull Series
Medium Size Hoppers
Heavy Duty Basic
2000 lb. capacity
12 ga hopper
Heavy Duty Standard
2800 lb. capacity
12 ga hopper
Extra Heavy Duty
5000 lb. capacity
10 ga hopper
Super Heavy Duty
7000 lb. capacity
7 ga hopper
Hopper Base Style
7 ga open style base
7 ga full length channel base
1/4" full length channel base
Overall Length 66"
Overall Height 36"
BASIC model height 34"
Good for those not-so-tight spaces but that still won't take a Big Bull.
Dimensions may vary slightly
| Yard Cap. | Width |
|---|---|
| Yard Cap. 3/4 yard | Width 33" |
| Yard Cap. 1 yard | Width 43" |
| Yard Cap. 1 1/4 yard | Width 53" |
| Yard Cap. 1 1/2 yard | Width 63" |
| WGT | Item # |
|---|---|
| WGT 403 lb | Item # 075J02 |
| WGT 457 lb | Item # 100J02 |
| WGT 491 lb | Item # 125J02 |
| WGT 561 lb | Item # 150J02 |
| WGT | Item # |
|---|---|
| WGT 470 lb | Item # 075J28 |
| WGT 513 lb | Item # 100J28 |
| WGT 546 lb | Item # 125J28 |
| WGT 609 lb | Item # 150J28 |
| WGT | Item # |
|---|---|
| WGT 516 lb | Item # 075J05 |
| WGT 568 lb | Item # 100J05 |
| WGT 608 lb | Item # 125J05 |
| WGT 679 lb | Item # 150J05 |
| WGT | Item # |
|---|---|
| WGT 653 lb | Item # 075J07 |
| WGT 731 lb | Item # 100J07 |
| WGT 788 lb | Item # 125J07 |
| WGT 861 lb | Item # 150J07 |
Big Bull Series
Larger Hoppers
Heavy Duty Basic
2000 lb. capacity
12 ga hopper
Heavy Duty Standard
2800 lb. capacity
12 ga hopper
Extra Heavy Duty
5000 lb. capacity
10 ga hopper
Super Heavy Duty
7000 lb. capacity
7 ga hopper
Hopper Base Style
7 ga open style base
7 ga full length channel base
1/4" full length channel base
Overall Length 72"
Overall Height 43"
BASIC model height 40.5"
Our most popular hopper. These hoppers hold a lot of material!
Dimensions may vary slightly
| Yard Cap. | Width |
|---|---|
| Yard Cap. 1 1/2 yard | Width 46" |
| Yard Cap. 2 yard | Width 58" |
| Yard Cap. 2 1/2 yard | Width 72" |
| Yard Cap. 3 yard | Width 86" |
| WGT | Item # |
|---|---|
| WGT 565 lb | Item # 150G02 |
| WGT 650 lb | Item # 200G02 |
| WGT 710 lb | Item # 250G02 |
| WGT 758 lb | Item # 300G02 |
| WGT | Item # |
|---|---|
| WGT 640 lb | Item # 150G28 |
| WGT 740 lb | Item # 200G28 |
| WGT 795 lb | Item # 250G28 |
| WGT 828 lb | Item # 300G28 |
| WGT | Item # |
|---|---|
| WGT 725 lb | Item # 150G05 |
| WGT 825 lb | Item # 200G05 |
| WGT 876 lb | Item # 250G05 |
| WGT 978 lb | Item # 300G05 |
| WGT | Item # |
|---|---|
| WGT 935 lb | Item # 150G07 |
| WGT 1045 lb | Item # 200G07 |
| WGT 1130 lb | Item # 250G07 |
| WGT 1238 lb | Item # 300G07 |
Brahma Bull Series
Larger Hoppers
Heavy Duty Standard
2800 lb. capacity
12 ga hopper
Extra Heavy Duty
5000 lb. capacity
10 ga hopper
Super Heavy Duty
7000 lb. capacity
7 ga hopper
Hopper Base Style
3" High x 1/4" full length channel base; 6-10 yd hoppers have 3" high x 3/8" full length channel base
Overall Length 90"
Overall Height 64.75"
The Brahma and Big Bull series are ideal for construction sites. Make sure your skid steer or forktruck has the correct capacity to handle these when full.
Dimensions may vary slightly
| Yard Cap. | Width |
|---|---|
| Yard Cap. 3 yard | Width 48" |
| Yard Cap. 4 yard | Width 62" |
| Yard Cap. 5 yard | Width 76" |
| Yard Cap. 6 yard | Width 90" |
| Yard Cap. 7 yard | Width 104" |
| Yard Cap. 8 yard | Width 118" |
| Yard Cap. 9 yard | Width 135" |
| Yard Cap. 10 yard | Width 150" |
| WGT | Item # |
|---|---|
| WGT 1200 lb | Item # 300R28 |
| WGT 1342 lb | Item # 400R28 |
| WGT 1430 lb | Item # 500R28 |
| WGT | Item # |
|---|---|
| WGT 1340 lb | Item # 300R05 |
| WGT 1482 lb | Item # 400R05 |
| WGT 1596 lb | Item # 500R05 |
| WGT 1720 lb | Item # 600R05 |
| WGT 2000 lb | Item # 700R05 |
| WGT 2200 lb | Item # 800R05 |
| WGT | Item # |
|---|---|
| WGT 1515 lb | Item # 300R07 |
| WGT 1715 lb | Item # 400R07 |
| WGT 1859 lb | Item # 500R07 |
| WGT 2015 lb | Item # 600R07 |
| WGT 2400 lb | Item # 700R07 |
| WGT 2650 lb | Item # 800R07 |
| WGT 2888 lb | Item # 900R07 |
| WGT 3150 lb | Item # 1000R07 |
Monster Bull Series
Our Largest Hoppers
Extra Heavy Duty
5000 lb. capacity
10 ga hopper
Super Heavy Duty
7000 lb. capacity
7 ga hopper
Hopper Base Style
3" High x 3/8" full length channel base
Overall Length 102"
Overall Height 76"
Our largest-capacity hoppers - up to 12 yards. Make sure your skid steer or forklift has the correct capacity to handle these when full.
Dimensions may vary slightly
| Yard Cap. | Width |
|---|---|
| Yard Cap. 8 yard | Width 82" |
| Yard Cap. 10 yard | Width 102" |
| Yard Cap. 12 yard | Width 122" |
| WGT | Item # |
|---|---|
| WGT 2375 lb | Item # 800M05 |
| WGT | Item # |
|---|---|
| WGT 2875 lb | Item # 800M07 |
| WGT 3175 lb | Item # 10MB07 |
| WGT 3450 lb | Item # 12MB07 |
Capacity chart for our Forklift Dumping Hoppers
Note: each forklift dumpster 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.
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)
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)
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)
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)
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?
Popular Options
| Item # | Item Description |
|---|---|
| DFS | Dump-From-Seat™ Retractable Latch Rope |
| APD | Automatic Push-and-Dump from seat |
| BAPD | Automatic Push-and-Dump from seat (for Basic Models) |
| PC4S2R2 | 2" x 4" Phenolic Casters (2 swivel & 2 rigid). Standard on Mini and Baby Bull Hopper Models. Adds 4-1/4" in height. |
| PC6S2R2 | 2" x 6" Phenolic Casters (2 swivel & 2 rigid). Standard on Jr. Bull and Big Bull hoppers except 200G07, 200G06, 250G07, 250G06. Adds 6-1/4" in height. |
| P562R2 | 2-1/2" x 6" Phenolic Casters (2 swivel & 2 rigid. Standard on 200G07, 200G06, 250G07, 250G06, and all Brahma Bulls. Adds 6-1/4" in height. |
| PH | Push Handle (for use with casters) |
| HFL | Hopper Floor Lock |
Other Options
| Item # | Item Description |
|---|---|
| 3FP | 3” Fork Pocket instead of 2-1/2” |
| 3WE | 3 way fork entry |
| CPE2 | Set of 2 crane Pick Up Eyes |
| FRO | Fluid Reclaim Option |
| QAO | Skid Steer Quick Attach option |
| SF | Stack Feature on Hoppers up to 58” wide |
| DHP | 1” Drain Hole with Plug |
| LIDS | Optional Lid to keep copntents contained |
| TSBS | Tapered Slide Box™ option for Mini & Baby Bull Basic |
| TSBB | Tapered Slide Box™ option for Junior & Big Bull Basic |
| TSBB | Tapered Slide Box™ option for Junior & Big Bull Basic |
More information on popular options:
Casters
A simple addition with a huge effect. Make any hopper easier to move around without always needing to use your forklift.
Automatic Dump-From-Seat™
A nylon leash extends or retracts as needed. When it's not in use, the latch rope reel has a magnetic mounting clip keeping it safely on the hopper. When in use, simply remove the leash from the hopper and magnetically stick it to your forklift. To dump, just lock the thumb button and pull. After dumping, tilt the forklift's mast back and the hopper will automatically roll back into its locked position.
Automatic Push-and-Dump™
The Automatic Push and Dump™ is designed to allow trash hoppers to easily dump into roll-off and other large dumpsters. It activates by gently pushing the latch-push tube into the side of the larger dumpster.
Added Railing
In under 2 minutes, you can convert your forklift trash hopper into a job platform with an optional safety railing.
Fluid Reclaim Option
In sizes 1/8 yard to 2 yards, we can add a drainage hole at the bottom of your hopper. This allows liquid to be drained before dumping trash and scrap.
Skid Steer Quick Attach
Have the ability to take your hopper where traditional forklifts can't go by using a skid steer quick attach option. Available on hoppers 3.75' to 10' wide.
Forklift trash hoppers and dumpsters are designed to allow forklifts and other equipment with fork attachments to easily carry, move, and dispose of waste and trash without needing any additional pulleys, motors, or other parts that require maintenance or break easily.
With an intuitive release latch, these hoppers can be easily dumped and emptied. With a dump-from-seat or automatic push-and-dump, they can be dumped without the forklift operator leaving his seat!
With their versatile designs and easy movement with forklift, these trash hoppers are a great addition to any manufacturing floor or shop.
When you have a workstation where a traditional dumpster doesn't work or fit, then consider getting a forklift dumpster. When the container is full, you simply take it to your larger disposal container (or roll-off dumpster), and dump it!
Enjoy a safer workplace, cleaner shop floors, happier employees, and a more efficient manufacturing plant.
Full length channel base
Wrap around welded lip on back corners
Base cross tie channel, open face down
Welded reinforcing angle all
along the top edge
(Not Standard on economy models)
Sides of hopper extend down past hopper
bottom
Additional welded gusset greatly enhances
front corner strength
(Not Standard on economy models)
Forklift Trash
Hopper FAQs
Click to read the 10 ways Trash Hoppers
Make a Safer Work Environment
Our scrap and trash hoppers work well in a variety of industries and businesses, including:
- Woodworking
- Metal fabrication shops
- Pallet shops
- General manufacturing
Read more about how to use these hoppers in different applications in our self dumping blog article here.
