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Description
🏭Made in USA since 1981
🔒1-year warranty
🔨1/4 in and 3/16 in steel plate
📘 Overview
A Star Industries self dumping hopper collects, moves and discharges waste around a site without anyone handling the load. It slips onto the forks of a straight-mast or extendable-reach forklift, and a rope release lets the operator trip the hopper from the ground or from the seat — lowering it to the ground resets it for the next load. Five sizes run from 1/2 to 2 1/2 cubic yards, rated 4,000 lb on the narrow 1805N and 6,000 lb on the rest. Construction is rugged 1/4 and 3/16 inch steel plate rather than thin sheet metal, and a safety lock prevents accidental discharge in transit.
⚙ Key Features of the Star Industries Self-Dump Hopper
- Five sizes: 1/2, 1, 1 1/2, 2 and 2 1/2 cu yd
- Weight capacity 4,000 lb on the 1805N, 6,000 lb on the 1810, 1815, 1820 and 1825
- Rope release trips the hopper from the ground or the operator seat
- Lowering the hopper to the ground resets it for the next load
- Safety lock prevents accidental discharge while transporting a load — must be disengaged before dumping
- Safety chain and locking grab hook secure the hopper and stop it sliding off the forks
- Constructed from 1/4 and 3/16 in steel plate, not sheet metal
- Suitable for straight-mast and extendable-reach forklifts
- Ideal for concrete, plaster, brick and other construction waste
- Optional heavy-duty steel casters, model 1000-0510, with 8 in polyurethane wheels on roller bearings
- Optional lifting hooks (eyes), model 1800-LH, for handling with a crane
- A self dump hopper and tipping hopper for construction waste
- A forklift hopper and forklift waste hopper that empties without hand handling
- A self dumping hopper forklift crews use as a construction waste hopper or self dumping skip
- 1-year warranty on self-dumping hoppers, made in the USA since 1981
🔑 Why Buyers Choose the Star Industries Self-Dump Hopper
- The operator never touches the load — a rope release trips the hopper from the ground or the seat, and lowering it resets the mechanism. One person moves and empties waste without leaving the machine or reaching into the hopper.
- The safety lock is what makes it transportable — a hopper that can trip while travelling is a hazard on a busy site. The lock has to be deliberately disengaged before the hopper will dump.
- 1/4 inch plate, not sheet metal — concrete, plaster and brick rubble punish a thin hopper. Star specifies plate thickness rather than gauge, which is the distinction between a hopper that lasts and one that splits at the corners.
- Casters turn it into a station rather than an attachment — the optional 1000-0510 caster set with 8 inch polyurethane wheels lets crews wheel a hopper around a floor and fill it as they work, then the forklift only comes for the dump.
- Caster capacity is lower than fork capacity — a hopper on casters is rated 4,000 lb less the hopper weight, and a hopper on casters cannot be discharged while suspended from a crane. Both are limits worth knowing before ordering.
📊 Star Industries Self-Dump Hopper Specifications
| Model | Capacity | Weight Capacity (w/o casters) | Base Dimensions | Top Dimensions | Overall Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1805N | 1/2 cu yd | 4,000 lb | 42 in x 32 in | 49 in x 32 in | 36 in |
| 1810 | 1 cu yd | 6,000 lb | 48 in x 39 in | 62 in x 39 in | 39 in |
| 1815 | 1 1/2 cu yd | 6,000 lb | 55 in x 43 in | 67 in x 45 in | 46 in |
| 1820 | 2 cu yd | 6,000 lb | 57 in x 58 in | 66 in x 57 in | 48 in |
| 1825 | 2 1/2 cu yd | 6,000 lb | 57 in x 58 in | 67 in x 57 in | 55 in |
📋 Self-Dump Hopper Sizes at Checkout
| Option as shown at checkout | What you get |
|---|---|
| 1/2 Cubic Yards | 1805N — 1/2 cu yd, 4,000 lb, narrow body, 42 x 32 in base, 36 in high |
| 1 Cubic Yards | 1810 — 1 cu yd, 6,000 lb, 48 x 39 in base, 39 in high |
| 1 1/2 Cubic Yards | 1815 — 1 1/2 cu yd, 6,000 lb, 55 x 43 in base, 46 in high |
| 2 Cubic Yards | 1820 — 2 cu yd, 6,000 lb, 57 x 58 in base, 48 in high |
| 2 1/2 Cubic Yards | 1825 — 2 1/2 cu yd, 6,000 lb, 57 x 58 in base, 55 in high |
🔗 Casters, Lifting Hooks and What They Change
Every self-dump hopper arrives ready to work on the forks, with the rope release, safety lock, safety chain and locking grab hook fitted. Two options change how it is used. Heavy-duty steel casters, model 1000-0510, feature 8 inch diameter polyurethane wheels on roller bearings and let a hopper be wheeled around a floor and filled in place — note that weight capacity with casters is 4,000 lb less the weight of the hopper. Optional lifting hooks or eyes, model 1800-LH, allow handling with a crane, but a hopper cannot be discharged while suspended from one. Replacement latch assemblies, handles, springs and rocker weldments are available as parts.
🚜 Which Forklifts Fit This Self Dumping Hopper?
The hopper slips onto the forks, so it suits both straight-mast and extendable-reach forklifts. Fork opening widths run from 23 1/2 inches on the 1805N to 32 inches on the larger models, all with a 2 3/4 inch inside height, so check your fork width and thickness against the size you are choosing. The safety chain and locking grab hook secure the hopper to the carriage as a secondary measure. Match the hopper capacity to your machine rather than to the volume you would like: a full 2 1/2 cu yd of concrete rubble is far heavier than the same volume of timber offcuts.
| Model | Fork Opening Width | Fork Opening Height | Weight Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1805N | 23 1/2 in | 2 3/4 in ID | 4,000 lb |
| 1810 | 30 1/4 in | 2 3/4 in ID | 6,000 lb |
| 1815 | 35 1/2 in | 2 3/4 in ID | 6,000 lb |
| 1820 | 32 in | 2 3/4 in ID | 6,000 lb |
| 1825 | 32 in | 2 3/4 in ID | 6,000 lb |
❓ Star Industries Self-Dump Hopper Questions, Answered
How does a self dumping hopper discharge?
A rope release trips the hopper. On this self dump hopper it can be operated from the ground or from the operator seat. Lowering the hopper back to the ground resets it for the next load, so no one has to climb up or reach into it.
What stops the hopper dumping while I am driving?
A safety lock, which must be deliberately disengaged before the hopper will discharge. It prevents accidental tripping while a load is being transported, which is the main hazard with any tipping hopper on a moving machine.
Which self dumping hopper size should I choose?
Five sizes run from 1/2 to 2 1/2 cu yd. Choose on weight rather than volume: the 1805N is rated 4,000 lb and the others 6,000 lb, and a full 2 1/2 cu yd of concrete rubble weighs far more than the same volume of timber or plasterboard offcuts.
What are the optional casters for?
The 1000-0510 caster set has 8 inch diameter polyurethane wheels on roller bearings and lets crews wheel the hopper around a floor and fill it where they are working. The forklift is then only needed for the dump. Weight capacity with casters is 4,000 lb less the weight of the hopper.
Can a self dumping hopper be lifted by a crane?
It can be handled with a crane using the optional lifting hooks, model 1800-LH. It cannot be discharged while suspended from a crane — the hopper must be supported to dump safely.
What is the hopper made from?
Rugged 1/4 inch and 3/16 inch steel plate rather than sheet metal, which is what allows it to take concrete, plaster, brick and similar construction waste without splitting at the corners.
Will the hopper fit my forks?
Fork opening width runs from 23 1/2 inches on the 1805N up to 32 inches on the larger models, all with a 2 3/4 inch inside height. Measure your fork width and thickness against the model you are considering before ordering.
Is a safety chain included?
Yes. A safety chain and locking grab hook are fitted to secure the hopper to the forklift and prevent it sliding off the forks, as a secondary measure alongside the fork pockets.
Are replacement parts available?
Yes. Latch assemblies with 16 inch or 22 inch handles, latch handles, flipper latch lock weldments, latch brackets, springs, hook assemblies and rocker weldments with riker pins are all stocked as parts.
What warranty applies to self dumping hoppers?
Star publishes a 1-year warranty on self-dumping hoppers. They are made in the USA.
How do I order and how is shipping calculated?
Add the hopper to your cart on eskidsteer.com and complete checkout online. Shipping is calculated at checkout once you enter your delivery address, with lift gate service available for residential deliveries.
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