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How long does it take to unload a hopper trailer

Mar 04, 2016 at 06:46 AM CST
Any guys that have hopper experience about how long does it take to unload a full trailer?
Replied on Fri, Mar 04, 2016 at 07:03 AM CST
That depends on the product and where you are unloading it at.....
Replied on Fri, Mar 04, 2016 at 07:20 AM CST
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Sometimes 10 mins.

Sometimes 2 hrs

Sometimes 4 hrs

Sometimes 6 hrs

Hell we have had to wait as many as 36 hrs before.

Hope you have patience and good shoulders.
Replied on Fri, Mar 04, 2016 at 08:46 AM CST
Quote: "That depends on the product and where you are unloading it at....."

and whether or not you have vibrators. lol
Replied on Thu, Apr 07, 2016 at 01:17 AM CST
Like the guys said, all dependent on product mainly....and temperature up here in Canada is a big factor.
My quickest is about 7 mins.......my longest unload....27 hours, yes, hours! lol, the auger broke down, 3 times!!
Replied on Thu, Apr 07, 2016 at 11:12 PM CST
THREE DAYS DOWN TOWN CHCGO 1997 TRAIN DIDNT MAKE IT TWENTY SOME TRUCKS