Modern Equipment Company (MECO) Medium Duty Self-Dumping Hoppers - SDHM025 are engineered to handle tough material handling tasks with strength, efficiency, and safety. Built from heavy-duty 12-gauge steel with a reinforced 7-gauge base, these hoppers are designed for medium loads up to 2,000 pounds. Their automatic dumping and return-to-lock mechanisms make handling scrap, bulk materials, and industrial waste easy and efficient, reducing manual labor and increasing productivity. Ideal for busy warehouses, manufacturing plants, and construction sites, MECO Medium Duty Hoppers help streamline operations, cut labor costs, and enhance workplace safety.

Specifications:
♦ Cubic Volume: 1/4 yards.
♦ Size: 29” wide x 49-1/2” long x 26” high.
♦ Capacity: 2,000 pounds
♦ Fork Opening: 2-1/2” high x 18-1/2” wide
♦ Construction: 12-gauge steel with seven-gauge base.

NOTE: Empty units of up to 2 cubic yards can be stacked three layers high and combined interchangeably with heavier or lighter models of similar dimensions.

Features:
♦ Heavy-duty 12-gauge steel body for superior durability
♦ Reinforced 7-gauge steel base for added strength and stability
♦ 2,000-pound load capacity
♦ Automatic dumping and return-to-lock mechanisms
♦ Stackable design for empty units up to 2 cubic yards (up to three layers)
♦ Full-width fork pockets for safe and easy transport by forklift
♦ Rugged construction designed for industrial environments

Benefits:
♦ Enhances workplace efficiency by reducing manual handling of heavy materials
♦ Improves worker safety with secure automatic dumping and locking
♦ Reduces labor costs by streamlining the material handling process
♦ Long-lasting durability even in tough, demanding conditions
♦ Space-saving stacking capabilities increase storage efficiency
♦ Easy relocation across work areas with built-in fork access

Common Uses:
♦ Managing scrap materials in manufacturing facilities
♦ Handling bulk waste and recyclables in warehouses
♦ Transporting debris and construction materials on job sites
♦ Streamlining waste collection and disposal processes in industrial plants
♦ Organizing heavy loads in shipping and receiving areas

Options:
Hinged lids for self-dumping hoppers must be factory-installed; pricing includes installation. A single lid size is compatible with Extra Heavy Duty, Heavy Duty, and Medium Duty hoppers. Please note that hoppers equipped with lids are not stackable.

MECO Self-Dumping Hopper Casters
Add Mobility and Maximize Efficiency!
Upgrade your MECO Self-Dumping Hopper with durable casters and free up your valuable forklift for other tasks. Adding casters transforms your hopper into a highly mobile solution, perfect for moving materials easily across your facility without needing forklift assistance.

Caster Options:
♦ Choose from 6" or 8" diameter wheels.
♦ Caster sets include two swivel and two rigid casters for optimal control and maneuverability.
♦ All wheels are equipped with roller bearings for smooth movement.
♦ Swivel casters feature a hardened double-ball raceway and a 3/4" kingpin for maximum durability.

Installation:
♦ Hoppers are shipped with casters bolted directly to the base for convenience.
♦ Casters may also be field installed if preferred.

LINK TO CASTERS 

Important Note:
Casters are available for hopper sizes up to 2-1/2 cubic yards.

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