Loading and unloading Hopper bottom ??

iamfargo · Mar 21, 2019

Dynames said: ↑

When loading on a flat surface, yes. Set tractor brakes and load. I have an air pressure gauge for the bags on the tractor in the dash. Start loading in the front and once around 53-55 psi, move to the back, wait for it to get to 65 ish psi then use gauge on trailer to finish. I have on occasion stayed in the seat the whole time and waited for the tractor gauge to hit a hair under 70 psi and been right where I needed to be.

On a slope, dump trailer air and lock trailer brakes when loading the front. When loading the back, dump tractor air bags and lock tractor brakes. This is where you will need to know what psi your air gauges should be reading or have your digital scales calibrated very well.

Whenever you can, load the front first when on a slope.
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Roger that thanks so much this will be very useful !!

cjb logistics · Mar 21, 2019

iamfargo said: ↑

Lol come on driver left lane with us lol
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Hopper no idle time, don't go through a box of latex a month. Frick a tank strap, the hell with a hydrometer,,,,, I got tried with my hopper, I'd park in a ditch for the night. And double hell with stopping at RR crossing.

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