Self Dumping Hoppers

What kinds of fork trucks can self-dumping hoppers are used with?
They can be used as attachments for both standard mast and extendable reach forklifts.

How durable are self-dumping hoppers?
That depends on what they are made from. Construction grade hoppers are made from ¼” and 3/16” steel plates. They can handle thousands of pounds and are ideally suited to the removal of broken up concrete, plaster, brick, particle board, and other debris.

What is unique about the functionality of the Easy Rack self dump hopper?
Easy Rack self-dumping hoppers are manufacture with standard features that make them highly versatile and durable. Every hopper has a safety lock that prevents the hopper from accidentally dumping its contents when it is jostled in route over rugged terrain. It also has a rope release that allows the operator to discharge the unit’s contents when it is elevated. The rope also enables a worker on the ground to empty the unit if necessary. To hold the dumping hopper securely on the forklift, a safety chain keeps the unit from sliding off the forks, and a grab hook keeps the chain out of the way when it is not in use.

Can you customize these hoppers?
Yes. We can add heavy duty casters with 8” diameter polyurethane wheels with roller bearings can be added to the unit. The combination of larger wheels, bearings, and polyurethane itself makes it much easier to move light and medium loads over rough terrain. Casters are bolted to the hopper’s base instead to allow for quick replacement if they become worn or damaged.

Please understand that adding this option will require sacrificing some of the hopper’s strength. Units with steel casters lose approximately 4,000 pounds of weight capacity from this customization. Generally, casters are added for light-duty work and should be ordered only after confirming applicability with a professional.

Can self dumping hoppers be used with cranes?
They most assuredly can be. With a lifting hook welded to each corner of the unit, shackles can then be added to attach slings to the hooks that can be picked up by a crane. Lifting hooks can support both an empty self-dumping hopper and one that is loaded to its full capacity.

Please be aware that whenever hooks are added to a hopper they will not allow the hopper to be discharged while suspended from the crane, but the hopper must be removed and picked up by a fork truck to dump its contents.

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