Greenbrier's covered hopper built to transport carbon black is available in two sizes: 4,575 and 4,850 cubic foot capacity. Both have a 286,000-pound gross rail load and feature butterfly outlets with sanitary shields and gates on 12' centers.
Dimensions
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4575 Carbon Black Covered Hopper
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Length, inside
46' 10-1/8"
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Length, over couplers
51' 7 1/2"
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Height, inside
15'-1"
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Width, extreme
10' 7-5/8"
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Height, extreme
15' 5-3/4"
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Clearance
AAR Plate C
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4850 Carbon Black Covered Hopper
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Length, inside
50' 10-1/8"
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Length, over couplers
55' 7-1/2"
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Height, inside
13' 6-3/4"
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Width, extreme
10' 7-5/8"
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Height, extreme
15' 5-3/4"
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Clearance
AAR Plate C
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Outlets
(3) 5001D gravity butterfly with sanitary shield
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Hatch covers
(22) 16" dia.
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Weight/Capacity
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4575 Carbon Black Covered Hopper
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Light, weight
58,200 lbs.
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Load limit
227,800 lbs.
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Gross rail load
286,000 lbs.
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Cubic capacity
4,575
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4850 Carbon Black Covered Hopper
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Light, weight
62,700 lbs.
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Load limit
223,300 lbs.
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Gross rail load
286,000 lbs.
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Cubic capacity
4,850
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Curve Negotiability Radius
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4575 Carbon Black Covered Hopper
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Uncoupled
150'
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Coupled to base car
180'
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Coupled to like car
182'
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4850 Carbon Black Covered Hopper
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Uncoupled
150'
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Coupled to base car
198'
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Coupled to like car
200'
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