Ag vs highway hoppers.

Jun 20, 2016 at 07:24 PM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. Looking to buy a hopper. Just not entirely sure whether or not to go with highway or ag hoppers. Ideally most of my time will be spent hauling grain, but if I get slow I want to be able to take off hauling something else

Replied on Tue, Jun 21, 2016 at 10:34 AM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. A regular ag hopper is fine for grain but you need a bigger cubic foot trailer for just about everything else. You can't get enough on to make it worthwhile. A 78" sided trailer is best .

Replied on Tue, Jun 21, 2016 at 11:10 PM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. Hey Corey, i got a Tempte Hopper for sale, its 96 wide which is better for fuel economy, 78 sides, 43 long, steel sub frames which last longer if you go off road into fields, Air ride suspension, 2 vibrators, some new parts on trailer, $12000 or i would trade for a track-hoe excavator up to 40,000 lbs or a backhoe or a landoll, muvall, equipment trailer or a steel half round frameless end dump 26 - 28 feet long, Clean title in hand.

Replied on Tue, Jun 21, 2016 at 11:10 PM CST

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Hey Corey, i got a Tempte Hopper for sale, its 96 wide which is better for fuel economy, 78 sides, 43 long, steel sub frames which last longer if you go off road into fields, Air ride suspension, 2 vibrators, some new parts on trailer, $12000 or i would trade for a track-hoe excavator up to 40,000 lbs or a backhoe or a landoll, muvall, equipment trailer or a steel half round frameless end dump 26 - 28 feet long, Clean title in hand.

Replied on Wed, Jun 22, 2016 at 09:55 AM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. Roy I'll have to talk to my partner. Can deep hoppers clear a swing auger?

Replied on Wed, Jun 22, 2016 at 11:01 AM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. they can but its really close. And some may not.

Replied on Thu, Jun 23, 2016 at 08:40 AM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. Quote: "Roy I'll have to talk to my partner. Can deep hoppers clear a swing auger?" I carry some short 2x10s to pull up on just in case of a tall swing auger. I think I have used them two times in two years. I do not load off of a lot of farms though.

Replied on Thu, Jun 23, 2016 at 09:09 AM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. Since you are located in Iowa, I strongly suggest you take a look at JET in Humboldt. We bought 4 of their aluminum 80" rounded hopper models last year, and couldn't be more satisfied. The uninitiated will say, "those are grain hoppers" or "those small doors are no good", but they just don't know. We used Timpte and Wilson in the past, and the JET just does a better job. They clean out well, they are light (8k lbs), have sight glasses in the side to see what's going on in there and have 20" of clearance...I have not run across a swing auger that didn't fit under there. They are definately worth taking a hard look at.

Replied on Thu, Jun 23, 2016 at 09:09 AM CST

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Since you are located in Iowa, I strongly suggest you take a look at JET in Humboldt. We bought 4 of their aluminum 80" rounded hopper models last year, and couldn't be more satisfied. The uninitiated will say, "those are grain hoppers" or "those small doors are no good", but they just don't know. We used Timpte and Wilson in the past, and the JET just does a better job. They clean out well, they are light (8k lbs), have sight glasses in the side to see what's going on in there and have 20" of clearance...I have not run across a swing auger that didn't fit under there. They are definately worth taking a hard look at.

Replied on Fri, Jun 24, 2016 at 12:02 AM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. I love my two Jets 42 alum with supper singles right at and aliitle under 8K haul alot of DDG with no real problems.

Replied on Fri, Jun 24, 2016 at 07:29 PM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. you did tell the year of the trailer and do have photos

Replied on Fri, Jun 24, 2016 at 11:35 PM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. Quote: "you did tell the year of the trailer and do have photos" Hey George, Are u asking about my hopper? its a 1994 in pretty damn good condition, i can email you photos next week when i get back from delivering this 7axle load out west in CA,

Replied on Sat, Jun 25, 2016 at 09:12 AM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. my email [email protected] ,thanks I would apprieciate that, do you know how much it weighs

Replied on Sat, Jun 25, 2016 at 09:34 AM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. I have 3 timpte super cubes for sale. Perfect for ddgs or grain.we use them OTR and farm. Call me and we can talk more if you want. 2015 and 2014. WHite or black. Very nice aND loaded with options. Asking 31000. 641-430-2402

Replied on Sat, Jun 25, 2016 at 09:48 AM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. Ok so I was trying to post pictures but evidently I'm not smart enough. I can send them to anyone interested. I have 5 selling 2 or 3. We are doing some dedicated stuff and done need them. Again they are 2015 and 2014 super cube timptes. 78x96x43. Loaded. Call 641 430 2402 or email me at [email protected]. Thanks

Replied on Sat, Jun 25, 2016 at 08:06 PM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. My 2 cents....this is the trailer we have been running and the set up works great for grains, ddgs, wheat midds, and cottonseed. You might find out that running grain locally may not always be your best opportunity as you grow. This trailer weighs about the same as my first grain trailer I bought that is a 42x102x72. So I run the trailer below for everything. I have 2 of these and will not change anything on them if I get more, unless I can get them lighter. Timpte Super Hopper. 43x102x84, net weight ~9,000 lbs. Alum subframe, super singles, disc brakes. EXTRA BIG hopper door opening which works great for ddgs and other products that can be difficult to unload. I worked with my Timpte dealer and spec'd it out to get them light. Disc brakes are awesome, I will never go back to drums. 102 wide will give an extra 6" wide on the hopper door opening. 43' long will give extra length on the doors over the 42', its a bigger difference then 12". There is enough clearance for a swing away auger. Wilson, Dakota, Jet, Stoughton are all good trailers and probably offer the same things as Timpte. The big thing for me is local dealer service, lightweight, big hopper doors, and disc brakes. The downside is this set up will cost around $50k new, but put it with the right truck and you will be able to haul 26-27 ton easily and legally. To me it has been well worth the extra money and the payback on the extra cost is 1 year assuming 1 extra ton per load over a heavy trailer.

Replied on Sat, Jun 25, 2016 at 08:06 PM CST

Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.

My 2 cents....this is the trailer we have been running and the set up works great for grains, ddgs, wheat midds, and cottonseed. You might find out that running grain locally may not always be your best opportunity as you grow. This trailer weighs about the same as my first grain trailer I bought that is a 42x102x72. So I run the trailer below for everything. I have 2 of these and will not change anything on them if I get more, unless I can get them lighter.

Timpte Super Hopper. 43x102x84, net weight ~9,000 lbs. Alum subframe, super singles, disc brakes. EXTRA BIG hopper door opening which works great for ddgs and other products that can be difficult to unload. I worked with my Timpte dealer and spec'd it out to get them light. Disc brakes are awesome, I will never go back to drums. 102 wide will give an extra 6" wide on the hopper door opening. 43' long will give extra length on the doors over the 42', its a bigger difference then 12". There is enough clearance for a swing away auger.

Wilson, Dakota, Jet, Stoughton are all good trailers and probably offer the same things as Timpte. The big thing for me is local dealer service, lightweight, big hopper doors, and disc brakes. The downside is this set up will cost around $50k new, but put it with the right truck and you will be able to haul 26-27 ton easily and legally. To me it has been well worth the extra money and the payback on the extra cost is 1 year assuming 1 extra ton per load over a heavy trailer.

Replied on Mon, Jun 27, 2016 at 11:37 AM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. Quote: "Hey Corey, i got a Tempte Hopper for sale, its 96 wide which is better for fuel economy, 78 sides, 43 long, steel sub frames which last longer if you go off road into fields, Air ride suspension, 2 vibrators, some new parts on trailer, $12000 or i would trade for a track-hoe excavator up to 40,000 lbs or a backhoe or a landoll, muvall, equipment trailer or a steel half round frameless end dump 26 - 28 feet long, Clean title in hand." Can you call me about this hopper bottom 318-450-1623

Replied on Mon, Jun 27, 2016 at 11:37 AM CST

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Quote: "Hey Corey, i got a Tempte Hopper for sale, its 96 wide which is better for fuel economy, 78 sides, 43 long, steel sub frames which last longer if you go off road into fields, Air ride suspension, 2 vibrators, some new parts on trailer, $12000 or i would trade for a track-hoe excavator up to 40,000 lbs or a backhoe or a landoll, muvall, equipment trailer or a steel half round frameless end dump 26 - 28 feet long, Clean title in hand."

Can you call me about this hopper bottom 318-450-1623

Replied on Wed, Jul 06, 2016 at 06:19 PM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. when do you think you can email me some photos of your hopper trailer

Replied on Thu, Jul 07, 2016 at 12:46 AM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. Quote: "when do you think you can email me some photos of your hopper trailer" Hey George, i will get photos to you by the weekend, i also emailed you asking for your cell # so i can send you text message photos, Thanks.

Replied on Thu, Jul 07, 2016 at 12:18 PM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. What's your number

Replied on Thu, Jul 07, 2016 at 08:17 PM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. Quote: "What's your number" Roy - 707 772 6255.

Replied on Thu, Jul 07, 2016 at 08:53 PM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. Roy my cell 352-362-5791 thanks George