Hopper wagon
Tagnpps | VTG type H45.102D
- Optimized for the transportation of moisture-sensitive agricultural products, above all medium-weight cererals.
- Extremely maintenance-friendly.
- Unloading hatches with closing plates operated manually in pairs by levers on either side of the wagon.
- 25 t axles for enhanced safety.
Technical details
| Tare weight | Approx. 22 t |
| Axle load | 22.5 t |
| Clearance: outer wheelsets | 12,760 mm |
| Min. curve radius | 75 m |
| Brake | KE-GP-A 2x8“ |
| Brake block category | K brake block |
| Drawgear & static tractive force | Split, 850 kN |
| Material, upper section | Steel (S355J2+N) |
| Material, lower section | Hopper and rotary slides (outlets) made of stainless steel (1.4301) |
| Nominal volume | Approx. 102 m³ |
| Wall inclination | 40° |
| Lining type | Partial coating in the upper part of the tank, Hempadur Multi-Strength 35530 |
| Roof | Moisture-proof lifting swing roof, manually operated at ground level |
| Top loading | Loading hatch: 13,700 mm x 600 mm |
| Outlet equipment | 3x discharge hoppers and 6x unloading hatches with (stainless steel) rotary slides (outlets), operated manually by a lever. For discharge at the center of the rails |
| Variability | Variable |
| Emptying | Gravity |
| Flap door operation | Lever |
| Design temperature | Temperature range: T1, -25°C/+45°C |
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