Gravity hoppers and agricultural tenders configured for grain, seed, fertilizer and related commodity handling.
Grain and agricultural commodity trailers are selected by the product, unloading interface and combination. A gravity hopper releases cargo through traps; an agricultural tender may add conveying equipment. A Super-B describes a combination arrangement rather than replacing the body identity.
| Decision | What changes | Ask for |
|---|---|---|
| Commodity and cleanout | Grain, seed and fertilizer can require different liners, seals and contamination controls. | Previous cargo, cleanout access and material compatibility |
| Traps and receiver | Hopper openings must work with the receiving pit or conveyor. Clearance under the traps can control access. | Trap locations, discharge clearance and operating access |
| Single or coupled configuration | Axles and body position affect the complete assembly. | Lead/rear arrangement, coupling, tare and axle spacing |
Plan unloading around the receiver and product flow. Winter freezing, fertilizer corrosion and carryover between commodities require operation-specific attention. Do not use a hopper-bottom label as proof of a bottom-dump construction or permit class.
For route-specific checks, start with the applicable provincial authority. Alberta permit resources ↗ and Ontario permit resources ↗ explain their respective processes; neither is a Canada-wide clearance rule.
hopper bottom · grain hopper · grain trailer · seed tender
hopper bottom as belly dump · gravity wagon as highway semi-trailer
3 specification references cover 1 trailer architecture. Open the specification library for model-specific documentation.
Model references are supported by manufacturer documentation. Check each configuration for its available dimensions and ratings.
Each reference shows the feature that controls classification. It is not a dimension, rating, compatibility or availability source.
The commodity body and verified discharge path distinguish a highway hopper from an agricultural tender; combination position remains a separate overlay.
Hopper cones and bottom traps create the gravity-discharge path.
A documented conveyor or auger transfers seed or fertilizer from the body.
A gravity hopper body or an integrated agricultural tender system is canonical here; commodity labels and combination position remain separate facets.