Dry Bulk & Pneumatic Bulk Trailers For Sale

Dry bulk and pneumatic bulk trailers haul loose, granular materials like cement, sand, flour, lime, and plastic pellets. We offer multiple ways to buy both: live onsite auctions, online auctions, buy now, or make offer.

What's the difference between a dry bulk trailer and a pneumatic bulk trailer?

Both carry the same types of loads, but unload differently. A dry bulk trailer typically discharges by gravity through bottom hopper gates. A pneumatic bulk trailer is vacuum-sealed and unloaded entirely with forced air, blowing the product through a hose to a remote silo or storage tank - useful when you can't position the trailer directly over a receiving hopper.

What size pneumatic or dry bulk trailer do I need?

Capacities typically range from 1,000 to 1,650 cubic feet across 2 to 5 separate hopper compartments. A single or dual-compartment trailer suits short hauls of one product, while a multi-compartment trailer lets you carry several products - different grades of cement or resin, for example - on the same run without cross-contamination.

What should I check before bidding on a used pneumatic or dry bulk trailer?

Inspect hoppers and seams for corrosion or pitting, especially if the trailer has hauled corrosive products like fly ash or lime. On pneumatic units, check the blower/compressor fittings, discharge valves, air lines, and manway seals for wear - a failed seal can shut a load down mid-delivery. On dry bulk units, check the hopper gates and tarp or lid mechanisms. Either way, confirm the axles, suspension, and brakes are rated for the trailer's full payload.

Which brands of pneumatic and dry bulk trailers are available?

We regularly list trailers from manufacturers including Heil, Fruehauf, Polar, Tremcar, Feldbinder, Stephens, and MAC, in a range of ages, capacities, and conditions.

Expand your equipment search - find more new and used pneumatic trailers for sale on our other sites:

• Pneumatic bulk trailers for sale on IronPlanet and Marketplace-E
• Tank trailers for sale on Mascus

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