Covered Hoppers

Small Covered Hopper 

Commodities: Cement, Roofing Granules, Sand

FeatureAttribute
Outlet GatesUnloads bulk commodities by gravity
Bay ShapeInterior bay shape allows product to discharge using gravity
Hatch Covers/Round DesignAirtight round hatches reduces exposure to the elements and dust contamination
Hatch Covers/Trough DesignAirtight trough hatches run the entire length of the car for flexibility when loading product
Outlets Gates/Bays2 compartments per car
Cubic CapacityRange from 2,900 to 3,200 cu. ft.
Gross Weight on RailRange from 263,000 to 286,000 lbs.
Load LimitRange from 207,000 to 233,000 lbs.

Large Covered Hopper

Commodities: Corn, Wheat, Barley, Fertilizer, Soda Ash 

FeatureAttribute
Outlet GatesUnloads bulk commodities by gravity
Bay ShapeInterior bay shape allows product to discharge using gravity
Hatch Covers/Round DesignAirtight round hatches reduces exposure to the elements and dust contamination
Hatch Covers/Trough DesignAirtight trough hatches run the entire length of the car for flexibility when loading product
Outlets Gates/Bays3 compartments per car
Cubic CapacityRange from 4,600 to 5,200 cu. ft.
Gross Weight on RailRange from 263,000 to 286,000 lbs.
Load LimitRange from 197,000 to 224,000 lbs.

Food-Grade Large Covered Hopper

Commodities: Sugar, Rice 

FeatureAttribute
Lined InteriorFor smooth discharge of product
Double Outlet GatesTo reduce exposure to contamination
Bay ShapeInterior bay shape allows product to discharge using gravity
Hatch Covers/Round DesignAirtight round hatches reduces exposure to the elements and dust contamination
Hatch Covers/Trough DesignAirtight trough hatches run the entire length of the car for flexibility when loading product
Gravity Pneumatic Outlet GatesOption to unload via conventional sliding gate or gravity pneumatic
Bays3 per car; gravity or gravity pneumatic
Cubic CapacityRange from 4,600 to 5,200 cu. ft.
Gross Weight on RailRange from 263,000 to 286,000 lbs.
Load LimitRange from 197,000 to 222,000 lbs.

Covered Hoppers Comparison

 SmallLargeFood-Grade
Capacity (cu. ft.)2,900 - 3,200 cu. ft.4,600 - 5,200 cu. ft.4,600 - 5,200 cu. ft.
Capacity (lbs.)263,000 - 286,000 lbs.263,000 - 286,000 lbs.263,000 - 286,000 lbs.
Car Length42 ft.60 - 65 ft.60 - 65 ft.
Max Height15.5 ft.15.5 ft.15.5 ft.
No. of Compartments233 - 4
Loading Hatch TypesCircular or TroughCircular or TroughCircular or Trough
Hatch AlignmentCentered or Off-CenterCentered or Off-CenterCenter or Off-Center
Gate TypesGravity OnlyGravity OnlyGravity Pneumatic
No. of Gates233-4
Gate Sizes13" x 24" or
13" x 42"
24" x 30" or
13" x 43 3/4"
13" x 42" or
30" x 30"
Gate Spacing11' 10" - 14' 10"12' 6" - 15' 3"15' 10"

Loading and Unloading

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