“We used to put our long scrap in a regular conventional hopper. The Iron Bull slab hopper doesn't bridge and holds much more material. It's well built and definetly made for the job”
- Alvin King, Walnut Acres Sawmill
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Enjoy your increased efficiency, productivity, and regained space!
What You Can Expect
From Iron Bull
Satisfacton Guaranteed
If you are not fully satisfied, return your product for a full refund.
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 guarantees shipping in the next 48 hours.
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 Low Profile Self-Dumping help make this a reality for your company!
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Low Profile Hoppers
What Makes Iron Bull's Low Profile Self-Dumping 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 low profile hopper with a self-dumping capability. 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 and low profile hoppers 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.
Get a quote today and see how our low profile self-dumping forklift hoppers could revolutionize your shop and manufacturing floor!
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)
Choosing the Low Profile Hopper Thickness
One of the most important factors in a hopper's structural integrity is the steel thickness.
Like any steel product, the thicker the steel is, the greater the strength of the hopper. Thicker steel also has greater resistance to “dings and dents” and punctures from heavy material or careless forklift driving.
Each low profile hopper series has several steel thicknesses to choose from. The steel thickness of the hopper and the hopper base design determine the hopper's overall duty rating.
The duty ratings are an important selection factor. For example, a low profile hopper being used for scrap pieces of trim at a woodshop does not need to have the same overall duty of heavy metal scraps in a metal fabrication shop.
The thicker steel in the heavier duty hopper will have greater “ding and dent” resistance. This means fewer repairs and longer hopper life.
You can view our available steel thickness and sizes available for our low profile hoppers by looking at our section below entitled "Technical Specs - What size & toughness do you need?"
Capacity chart for our Low Profile Self Dumping Forklift Hoppers
Note: each low profile hopper within a particular series has the same height and length. Only the width varies to handle the different capacities. For instance, the Junior Bull 3yd and the Junior Bull 2yd are both 36” high and 66 ”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.
“Stretch” Series Capacity: 1/2 yd (57”W), 5/8 yd (70”W), 3/4 yd (84”W), 7/8 yd (98”W), 1 yd (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.
“Stretch” Series Capacity: 1 yd (73”W), 1 1/4 yd (90”W), 1 1/2 yd (102”W), 1 3/4 yd (120"W), 2 yd (144"W)
The Junior Bull series is a medium height hopper. The overall height is 36” and the length is 66”.
“Stretch” Series Capacity: 1 3/4 yd (73”W), 2 yd (83”W), 2 1/2 yd (102"), 3 yd (120")
Need a larger hopper for your shop? Browse our available Stretch Hoppers here.
How tough do you need your low profile stretch hopper?
Popular options on the Stretch Hopper:
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.
Automatic Push-and-Dump™
The Automatic Push and Dump™ is designed for dumping into roll-offs or other large waste containers. By pushing the latch push tube gently against the edge of the large waste container, the hopper latch is released, dumping its material quickly and safely
Low Profile Self-Dumping Hopper FAQs
Click to read the 10 ways Trash Hoppers
Make a Safer Work Environment
- Low profile hoppers were originally designed for woodshops, but they work well in any plant or facility that routinely scraps long pieces of material.
- One of the strengths of the stretch hopper is that misc pieces of scrap lay flat instead of becoming a web.
