Greenbrier offers a variety of covered hoppers specifically designed for dried distillers grain (DDG) and all feature gravity outlet gates. The 6,352 cubic foot capacity covered hopper has a curve sided design with two compartments and features the robust strength provided by a through center sill.
The 6,380 cubic feet capacity covered hopper has a curve sided design with five compartments. This Centerflow® railcar features the higher load limit provided by a stub sill design.
The 6,580 cubic foot capacity covered hopper has a curve sided design with two compartments and a through center sill. This covered hopper comes equipped with a continuous trough hatch.
Dimensions
6352 DDG Covered Hopper
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Length, inside
63’-4 1/8”
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Length, over couplers
68’-6”
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Width, extreme
10’-7”
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Height, extreme
15'-6"
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Clearance
AAR Plate C
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6380 DDG Covered Hopper
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Length, inside
63'-6 1/8"
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Length, over couplers
68'-3 1/2"
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Width, extreme
10'-1 15/16"
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Height, extreme
15'-5 11/16"
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Clearance
AAR Plate C
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6580 DDG Covered Hopper
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Length, inside
56'-5 1/2"
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Length, over couplers
69'-0"
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Width, extreme
10'-7"
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Height, extreme
15'-6"
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Clearance
AAR Plate C
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Weight/Capacity
6352 DDG Covered Hopper
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Light, weight
67,500 lbs.
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Load limit
218,500 lbs.
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Gross rail load
286,000 lbs.
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Capacity
6,352 cu. ft.
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6380 DDG Covered Hopper
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Light, weight
65,600 lbs.
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Load limit
220,400 lbs.
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Gross rail load
286,000 lbs.
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Capacity
6,380 cu. ft.
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6580 DDG Covered Hopper
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Light, weight
68,200 lbs.
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Load limit
217,800 lbs.
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Gross rail load
286,000 lbs.
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Capacity
6,580 cu. ft.
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Curve Negotiability Radius
6352 DDG Covered Hopper
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Uncoupled
180'
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Coupled to base car
275'
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Coupled to like car
275'
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6380 DDG Covered Hopper
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Uncoupled
180'
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Coupled to base car
250'
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Coupled to like car
252'
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6580 DDG Covered Hopper
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Uncoupled
180'
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Coupled to base car
275'
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Coupled to like car
275'
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