Designed for efficient forklift operation, the self-dumping mechanism allows a single operator to collect, transport, and discharge materials without manual unloading, helping reduce labor and improve productivity. Their extra heavy-duty construction makes them well suited for facilities handling dense, abrasive, or high-volume industrial waste.

Eleven models offer collection volumes from 1/4 to 5 cubic yards, with load capacities varying by hopper size. Models from 1/4 through 2.5 cubic yards are rated at 6,000 lbs, the 3-cubic-yard model is rated at 5,000 lbs, and the 4- and 5-cubic-yard models are rated at 4,000 lbs each. Select the appropriate hopper based on material density, total load weight, collection volume, and available workspace. Always verify the specific model's rated capacity before ordering.

Selecting the Right Hopper:
♦ Volume, select based on the volume generated at the collection position between forklift pickups. The 1/4-yard (SDHX025) through 3/4-yard (SDHX075) models suit compact positions with tight clearance or lower generation rates. The 1-yard (SDHX100) and 2.5-yard (SDHX250) models suit moderate-to-high-volume scrap collection. The 3-yard (SDHX300), 4-yard (SDHX400), and 5-yard (SDHX500) models are well-suited to high-volume applications and central staging locations.
♦ Capacity decreases at larger volumes, unlike many Jesco hopper series, where capacity is uniform; the MECO extra heavy-duty series reduces capacity at the three largest sizes. The 3-yard (SDHX300) is rated at 5,000 pounds, and the 4-yard (SDHX400) and 5-yard (SDHX500) are each rated at 4,000 pounds. Do not select a model based on volume alone without confirming the capacity rating matches the material weight.
♦ At matching volumes, MECO and Jesco both offer self-dumping hoppers in overlapping volume ranges. The MECO series uses model numbers that directly encode cubic-yard capacity (SDHX025 = 1/4 yard, SDHX100 = 1 yard, etc.), making volume identification straightforward. Compare capacity ratings and dimensions at each volume when evaluating between the two brands.
♦ Physical dimensions scale with volume. The smallest models (1/4 and 1/3 yard) are 26" to 30-1/2" high; the mid-range 1 to 2.5-yard models are 38-1/2" to 44" high; the three largest models (3, 4, and 5 yards) are all 59-1/2" high. Verify the height and footprint of the specific model against available space and overhead clearance at the collection position.

Where Commonly Used:
♦ Metal Fabrication and Machining Scrap Collection, fabrication, and machining operations collect metal chips, cutoffs, and scrap. Use the MECO extra-heavy-duty series for high-density metal waste that can reach 6,000 pounds in a relatively small volume.
♦ Manufacturing Production Cell Waste, production cells that generate packaging debris, plastic, and process waste use the lower-volume models for point-of-use collection, while central staging areas use the larger models to minimize forklift pickups per shift.
♦ Foundry and Heavy Metal Processing, foundries and steel processing facilities handling dense casting scrap and process waste use the 6,000-pound models at smaller volumes where the material weight is reached before the hopper is full.
♦ Recycling Collection and Transfer, recycling operations that sort and stage materials for transfer to compactors or trailers use the larger 3 to 5-yard models to accumulate high volumes between forklift cycles, reducing operational overhead per ton processed.
♦ Demolition and Industrial Cleanup, cleanup crews handling concrete, steel, and mixed demolition debris at industrial sites use the MECO hoppers for controlled bulk collection and dump-to-dumpster cycles without manual shoveling or bucket-and-crane handling.

CustomMHS is an authorized MECO distributor. All purchases include the manufacturer's factory warranty.