Reduce the number of times you climb into your truck and say goodbye to back pain from pushing and pulling your swing hopper.
The Hopper Walker® is a 12-volt DC electric hopper mover that mounts to your existing swing hopper. Use the remote control to position the hopper under your truck from the comfort of your cab. The Hopper Walker makes grain handling easier!
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Stop Sensors
Exclusive to the H2 model Hopper Walker®, Stop Sensors allow the hopper to automatically stop at the unload or home positions by simply pressing and releasing the auto-right or auto-left buttons on the remote.
8-foot Power Cable
The fused 8’ power cable connects directly to your tractor’s battery.
Control Center
The control center consists of the joystick box with emergency stop/off button, work light, beeper, and remote-control base unit.
8-Function Remote Control
Industrial remote-control transmitter with break-away lanyard lets you keep the remote handy at all times.
1. Remote On - Powers on remote.
2. Remote Off - Powers off remote.
3. Work Light On - Press the power button when the remote is on to turn on the work light.
4. Work Light Off - When the work light is on, press the power button to turn off the work light.
5. Manual Right - Press & hold this button to move hopper to the right. When you release the button, the hopper will stop.
6. Manual Left - Press & hold this button to move hopper to the left. When you release the button, the hopper will stop.
7. Auto Right - Press & release this button and the hopper will move to the right until the appropriate stop sensor is tripped or you press any button on the remote.
8. Auto Left - Press & release this button and the hopper will move to the left until the appropriate stop sensor is tripped or you press any button on the remote.
Number of remotes per model:
H2 Model - 2 remotes.
H1 Model - 1 remote. The Auto Left and Auto Right buttons will not operate with an H1 Model Hopper Walker®.
HM Model - 0 remotes. The HM Hopper Walker® is a joystick only unit.
Inside Motor Assembly
The inside motor assembly mounts in the hopper’s existing wheel holes allowing the drive tire to travel in the factory hopper arc.
Outside Motor Assembly
The outside motor is geared up to travel at a faster RPM than the inside motor. The motor assembly mounts in the hopper’s existing wheel holes allowing the drive tire to travel in the factory hopper arc.
Easy Installation
- No Drilling
- Motor/wheel axle mounts in existing axle holes
- Control Center mounts with muffler clamps
- Stop Sensors mount to spout head retainer
Automatically Position the Hopper
Stop Sensors
The Stop Sensors mount to the spout head retainer of your auger and will automatically stop the hopper at either the home or unload position. Keep one hand on the wheel and one hand on the shifter as you position your truck because the Hopper Walker® will automatically position your hopper. Fine tune the hopper’s position using either the remote or the joystick.
Remote Control
The industrial Remote Control fits in your hand and is easy to use while wearing gloves. The recessed buttons allow you to put the remote in your pocket without the fear of accidentally moving your hopper. The breakaway lanyard lets you keep the remote close but gives you peace of mind if it gets caught on something.
Remote Control
The industrial Remote Control fits in your hand and is easy to use while wearing gloves. The recessed buttons allow you to put the remote in your pocket without the fear of accidentally moving your hopper. The breakaway lanyard lets you keep the remote close but gives you peace of mind if it gets caught on something.
The Control Center
Base Unit
Smart association with the remotes allows multiple Hopper Walker® units to be operating close to each other without interference. Diagnostic lights are useful to quickly determine any operation issues.
Work Light
Turn on and off from the remote control by toggling the on button. The light will automatically turn itself off after 20 minutes.
Joystick
Move the joystick in the direction you want the hopper to move. It can be mounted low enough so that you can adjust the hopper when you are closing the traps on the truck.
Emergency/Off Button
This button will cut off all power to the Hopper Walker®. It’s easy to use if you need to stop the hopper for any reason.
Motion Beeper
The Motion Beeper will warn those near the auger that the hopper is in motion. The Motion Beeper is only activated when the hopper is in motion via the remote control.
Motor Assemblies Mount on Hopper
12-VDC Motor
The two 12-VDC motors are powered by your tractor. An 8-foot Fused Power Cable directly connects to your tractor’s battery. The outside motor is geared to run at a faster RPM than the inside motor. The keyed axle shafts are mounted through the hopper’s existing wheel holes using bushings, brackets, and lock collars. The wheels follow the factory hopper arc. The motors can be easily removed by loosening the anti-rotation bracket knob and sliding the motor off the axle shaft.
Drive from the outside
If you’re using a hook or a rope, where do you attach it? The further you are from the pivot point the better your leverage, that’s why we placed our second drive motor on the outside of the hopper. The outside motor runs at a higher RPM than the inside motor and still travels in the factory hopper arc as determined by the existing axle holes in the auger.
Drive from the outside
If you’re using a hook or a rope, where do you attach it? The further you are from the pivot point the better your leverage, that’s why we placed our second drive motor on the outside of the hopper. The outside motor runs at a higher RPM than the inside motor and still travels in the factory hopper arc as determined by the existing axle holes in the auger.
Does not change the height of the hopper.
The Hopper Walker® drive tires mount in the existing wheel holes, keeping your hopper truly low profile. This allows your hopper to flex on uneven ground, leaving at least one drive tire in contact with the ground at all times.
Options
Hopper Hoist
The Hopper Hoist is a 12V DC electric host that lets you to easily raise and lower your swing hopper. The heavy-duty power cable connects directly to your tractor’s battery. A wired remote control allows you to operate the hoist from a safe distance.
Hopper Hoist
The Hopper Hoist is a 12V DC electric host that lets you to easily raise and lower your swing hopper. The heavy-duty power cable connects directly to your tractor’s battery. A wired remote control allows you to operate the hoist from a safe distance.
Spout Spotter
The Spout Spotter is an auger spout light. The Spout Spotter will tee into the existing Hopper Walker® work light and operate in conjunction with your existing work light. This spout flood light features 4 LEDs and 1080 lumens of brightness, great for illuminating the top of your grain bin as you line up your auger at night.
Foam Filled Tires
Pneumatic tires give you the traction and grip you expect and are a standard Hopper Walker item. Optional foam filled tires never go flat. Contact your dealer about this optional upgrade.
Foam Filled Tires
Pneumatic tires give you the traction and grip you expect and are a standard Hopper Walker item. Optional foam filled tires never go flat. Contact your dealer about this optional upgrade.
Which Hopper Walker Model is right for you?
Select from the 3 models available or contact your local dealer to help you select the right model.
HM
The HM, Hopper Walker® Manual, is a Joystick only model.
H1
With the H1 Model, we add one remote, work light, and motion beeper to the HM model. Position the hopper with the remote by pressing and holding the manual buttons. The auto buttons won’t function with the H1 model.
H2
The H2 Model features everything in the H1 kit plus two stop sensors, a second remote, and the functionality of the auto buttons to allow for hands-free positioning of the hopper.
ABOUT US
Hopper Walker® is manufactured by Rust Sales, Inc. located near Harwood, ND. Rust Sales, Inc. has been providing Innovative Solutions for Today’s Farmers since 1979.
