Hopper For Truck Loading

Friday June-06 2025  17:31:34

A hopper for truck loading can avoid the inefficiency and danger of traditional manual loading and unloading, allowing materials to be quickly and evenly poured into the truck cargo box. Its precise control system ensures that the loading volume meets the requirements and minimizes material spillage and dust, especially when handling fine-grained materials, which can effectively improve the working environment.

Types of hopper for truck loading 

According to their structure and function, hopper for truck loading can be divided into three categories: fixed hoppers, mobile hoppers and self-unloading hoppers, with significant differences in characteristics and application scenarios.

Fixed hopper

Fixed installation at a specific location (such as the end of the production line, warehouse outlet), usually integrated with conveying equipment (belt conveyor, screw conveyor), with a stable structure and fixed volume (0.5~20 cubic meters).

The loading process is continuous and stable, and the feeding amount can be accurately controlled. It is suitable for fixed-point loading and unloading of standardized and large-volume materials.

Grain processing plants, feed mills, ports and other scenes that require fixed workstations are often used to load granular and powdered materials (such as wheat and cement).

Mobile hopper

Equipped with walking wheels or traction devices, it can be flexibly moved to different work points. The volume is medium (5~30 cubic meters), and some models have integrated power systems (such as electric or diesel drive).

It has strong mobility, does not require a fixed site, can quickly adapt to multiple trucks for alternating loading, and is compatible with loaders, forklifts and other equipment for collaborative operation.

Scenes that require flexible transfer, such as construction sites (loading sand and gravel, concrete), farms (transporting grain and straw), small and medium-sized mines, etc.

Self-unloading hopper

Based on the upgrade of mobile hopper, a hydraulic lifting system is added. When unloading, the material can be automatically dumped by tilting the hopper. The volume is large (more than 20~100 cubic meters), which is suitable for heavy trucks.

The loading and unloading efficiency is extremely high. The unloading process only takes a few minutes, reducing manual intervention and reducing material residue; the structure is sturdy and suitable for high-density, large-particle materials (such as ore, construction waste).

In heavy-load scenes such as large mines, steel mills, and ports, dump trucks with a load of more than 30 tons are often equipped to realize the automation of the entire process of "loading-transportation-unloading".

Fixed hoppers are suitable for efficient loading in large quantities and fixed places; mobile hoppers emphasize flexibility and are suitable for small and medium-sized, multi-scene loading; self-unloading hoppers are good at fast loading and unloading, suitable for dump trucks and specific materials.

How does a hopper for truck loading work?

The working principle of a hopper for truck loading is to drive the feeding device through the drive system to transport the material in the storage bin into the truck compartment. During the feeding process, the control system will adjust the feeding speed and flow rate in real time according to the preset parameters and the information fed back by the sensor to achieve the purpose of precise loading. For example, when the weight of the material is close to the rated load of the truck, the control system will reduce the feeding speed to achieve slow and precise loading and avoid overloading.

What are the advantages of hopper for truck loading?

The advantages of hopper for truck loading are high efficiency, flexibility and safety, which can significantly improve the loading efficiency of bulk materials (such as grain, sand, coal, etc.). Fixed hoppers are suitable for large-scale operations. With conveyor belts or automation systems, they can quickly fill heavy trucks (such as 13-meter trailers, about 80 cubic meters). They have a large single loading capacity and high efficiency. More than 100 tons of materials can be loaded in 1 hour. Mobile hoppers are highly flexible and can be used in multiple scenarios such as fields and construction sites. They are suitable for small and medium-sized trucks, reduce manual operations, and save time. The hopper design meets safety standards. By accurately controlling the material flow rate, it ensures uniform loading, avoids overloading or material leakage, and ensures transportation safety.

The advantage of a self-unloading hopper is that it integrates loading and unloading, which is particularly suitable for scenarios that require quick dumping, such as the construction or mining industry. Its hydraulic system can unload materials efficiently, reduce secondary handling, and shorten the operation cycle. Compared with traditional manual loading, the hopper improves the loading speed and consistency as a whole, reduces labor intensity, and reduces material waste. Whether it is a fixed, mobile or self-unloading hopper, it can be customized according to the truck model and material characteristics to meet diverse needs. For example, mobile hoppers for agriculture can quickly load grain in the field, while self-unloading hoppers show the advantage of efficient unloading in sand and gravel transportation, significantly improving logistics efficiency.

What is the volume of a hopper for truck loading ?

A hopper for truck loading is a device used to load materials onto a truck. Its volume is not fixed and uniform. It will be affected by many factors such as hopper type, application scenario, material characteristics, and matching truck specifications. Usually, the hopper capacity of a dump truck (also known as a dump truck) is designed according to the vehicle's load specifications. For example, different levels of dump trucks such as 10 tons, 20 tons, and 30 tons will also have different hopper capacities.

Hopper type	common volume range	applicable scenarios and features
Small fixed hopper	0.5~5 cubic meters	used for loading light materials such as grain and feed in small warehouses and farms, and equipped with small trucks.
Medium mobile hopper	5~20 cubic meters	commonly used for loading sand, gravel, cement, or short-distance transportation of ore in mines at construction sites, suitable for medium-sized trucks (load capacity 10~30 tons).
Large self-unloading hopper	20~50 cubic meters or more	mainly used in heavy-duty scenarios such as mines and ports, equipped with large trucks (load capacity of more than 30 tons), and can be automatically unloaded through the hydraulic system.
Special customized hopper	can be designed according to demand (such as super large)	for example, the volume of super large hoppers for mines can reach more than 100 cubic meters, which is used for super heavy trucks or special material transportation.

Truck loading hopper manufacturer

As a hopper for truck loading manufacturer, Dahan Machinery has a competitive advantage in the industry with its efficient, durable and customized products. The hoppers it produces include fixed, mobile and dump types, with a volume range from 10 to 100 cubic meters, suitable for a variety of truck models (such as a 13-meter trailer, about 80 cubic meters).

Fixed hoppers are suitable for large-volume loading scenarios such as ports and granaries. They are equipped with an automated control system to ensure that materials (such as grains and sand) are evenly loaded. They can efficiently load about 100 tons of materials at a time and meet safety standards. The mobile hopper has a flexible design and is equipped with a wheeled chassis. It is suitable for multi-point operations in agriculture or construction sites, with fast loading speed and reduced manual operation time. Dahan Machinery focuses on the durability of equipment, uses high-strength materials to extend service life, and provides customized designs to meet the needs of different materials and trucks.