Covered Hoppers - Range of Sizes

  Small Large Airslide
Capacity (cu. ft.) 2,900 - 3,999
4,000 - 5,150 4,000 - 5,000
Capacity (lbs.) 263,000 - 286,000 263,000 - 286,000 263,000
Car Length (feet) 39 - 50 ft. 50 - 60 ft. 55 - 60 ft.
Car Height (feet) 13 - 15.5 ft. 15 - 15.5 ft. 14.5 - 15.5 ft.
No. of Compartments 2-3
3-4 2-3
Loading Hatch Types Circular or Trough Circular or Trough Circular
Hatch Alignment Centered or Off-Center Centered or Off-Center Off-Center
Gate Types Gravity Only,
Pneumatic Only,
Gravity Pneumatic
Gravity Only,
Pneumatic Only,
Gravity Pneumatic
Gravity Pneumatic
No. of Gates 2 - 6
3 - 6
4
Gate Sizes 13" x 24" or
13" x 42"
24" x 30" or
13" x 43 3/4"
 
Gate Spacing 11' 10" - 14' 10" 12' 6" - 15' 3" 15' 10"