Vestil Heavy-Duty Hydraulic Dumping Hopper – 2.5 Cubic Yard, 6,000 lb Capacity

Product Overview

The Vestil D-250-HD-HYD Heavy-Duty Hydraulic Dumping Hopper provides powered collection, transport, dumping, and return of scrap, waste, chips, debris, and bulk materials using a compatible forklift. With a 2.5 cubic yard volume and 6,000 lb uniform capacity, this heavy-duty hopper is constructed from 8-gauge steel for demanding industrial environments. The integrated hydraulic system connects to the forklift’s auxiliary hydraulics, allowing the operator to dump the hopper and return it to the upright position using the forklift controls. Built-in fork pockets provide a secure lifting foundation, while multiple color options make it easy to coordinate equipment with departments, material streams, or facility identification systems. 

Specifications

• Model Family: D-250-HD-HYD
• Product Type: Heavy-Duty Hydraulic Dumping Hopper
• Volume Capacity: 2.5 Cubic Yards
• Uniform Capacity: 6,000 lb
• Steel Gauge: 8 Gauge
• Material: Steel
• Operation: Hydraulic Powered Dump & Return
• Hydraulic Connection: Forklift Auxiliary Hydraulic System
• Forklift Auxiliary Hydraulics Required: Yes
• Fork Pockets: Built-In
• Finish: Powder Coat
• Available Colors: Black, Gray Semi-Gloss, Orange, Red, Silver, White, Yellow
• Approximate Shipping Weight: 956 lb 
  

Features

• 6,000 lb uniform load capacity
• Large 2.5 cubic yard hopper volume
• Heavy-duty 8-gauge steel construction
• Powered hydraulic dumping and return
• Operates through compatible forklift controls
• Built-in fork pockets provide secure lifting foundation
• Multiple color options for facility organization and identification
• Durable powder-coated finish
• Designed for demanding repeated dumping cycles
• Available accessories include caster kits, lids, retaining pins, leak-proof seams, drain plugs, lifting lugs, and select side extensions 
  

Applications

• Manufacturing Facilities
• Fabrication Shops
• Warehouses
• Distribution Centers
• Recycling Areas
• Construction Sites
• Maintenance Departments
• Scrap Handling
• Waste Collection
• Chip & Debris Handling
• Bulk Material Transfer 

Compatibility & Safety Note

Requires a compatible forklift equipped with auxiliary hydraulics. Verify forklift capacity, fork dimensions, hydraulic compatibility, and load-center requirements before use. Forklift capacity may be reduced when using attachments.