The Vestil VESD-100-MD is a medium-duty self-dumping steel hopper designed to simplify waste handling in industrial settings. It is engineered to automatically dump when the bumper release engages a dumpster’s front edge, and then return to an upright, locked position for safe transport and further dumping cycles. A full-length fork tube base provides a stable mounting platform on a forklift, while a manually operated dump cable offers an alternative dumping method from the seat of the forklift if needed. The unit includes a safety restraint that must be secured to the forklift before dumping, helping to prevent accidental detachment during operation.
Constructed from steel with a blue finish, this hopper has a nominal usable capacity of 1 cubic yard and a marked uniform capacity of up to 4,000 pounds. The design emphasizes straightforward drive-in dumping with a 48-inch cable length for manual control and pallet-style forklift pockets sized to accommodate standard fork configurations. The top hopper can be stacked with the bottom unit when oriented 90 degrees apart, which supports space-saving storage or staged loading in facilities with multiple hoppers.
Typical applications include material handling tasks that require controlled onsite dumping of waste, bulk recyclables, or manufacturing scraps directly into a receiving dumpster or refuse container. When selecting a self-dumping hopper, consider compatibility with your forklift’s fork pocket dimensions, including the pocket center distance (18 inches), usable width (7-1/2 inches), and pocket height (2-1/2 inches). Regular inspection and proper maintenance of fasteners, the safety restraint, and the dump mechanism will help ensure reliable operation and safe use over time.
Features:
- Automatic bumper release dumps when it contacts the side of the dumpster
- Returns to upright and locked position automatically
- Full-length fork tube provide a solid base
- Safety restraint secures the hopper to the fork truck
- 1 cubic yard capacity with 4000 lb usable load
- Steel construction with 10 gauge material
- Color:
- Blue
- Material:
- Steel
- Uniform Capacity (lb.):
- 4000
- Steel (gauge):
- 10
- Volume (cu. yd.):
- 1
- Fork Pocket Center (in.):
- 18
- Usable Fork Pocket Width (in.):
- 7-1/2
- Usable Fork Pocket Height (in.):
- 2-1/2
- Cable Length (in.):
- 48
- Package Size:
- Each
