Forklift Tilt Hoppers with Open Side Loading for Long Materials Flat open side hoppers provide a practical forklift-handled solution for loading, transporting, and unloading long, flat, or awkward materials. Designed for manufacturing plants, maintenance departments, warehouses, fabrication shops, assembly areas, and material staging zones, these open side tilt hoppers allow access from three sides to make loading and unloading more efficient. Three-Sided Loading Access The open side design helps users place materials onto the hopper from multiple directions, making it useful for parts, panels, scrap, fixtures, cutoffs, and other materials that may be difficult to load into a standard enclosed hopper. This layout supports better workflow around workstations and production areas. Forklift Tilt and Dump Operation Built-in fork pockets allow the hopper to be lifted and positioned by fork truck. Once in place, a pull cable activates the tilt function for controlled unloading, helping reduce manual unloading labor and improve productivity during repeated material handling tasks. Deck Options and Construction This family includes open frame and solid plate deck models, each with 2,000 lb. capacity and a durable blue powder-coated finish.Models & Specifications Model # Description List Price H-FBOD-4896-2 OPEN SIDED HOPPER $1,346.02 H-FBSD-4896-2 OPEN SIDED HOPPER $1,486.74 Frequently Asked QuestionsHow do I choose the right model? Each Vestil model number encodes the size, capacity, and configuration shown in the specification table above — match those figures to your application requirements.Are certified drawings available? Yes. Certified approval drawings and compliance certificates are available per model number on request.WarrantyBacked by Vestil's 1-Year Limited Warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.
