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Sudenga’s SDDO: the ultimate grain pit upgrade
There are several disadvantages to installing a traditional dual receiving pit. First off, they require a very deep hole to be dug, which can only be achieved through significant excavating work, yards of concrete and rebar, and hours of on-site fabrication and equipment installation. The equipment that accompanies these deep pits requires more height and operational horsepower. As a result, deep dual inlet pits are often very expensive to install and maintain. Ground water seepage can become a very serious issue with these installations as well. Safety is also a concern, as confined space entry is required when repairing or cleaning the equipment and pit.
Fortunately, Sudenga’s Shallow Double Drive Over is not like traditional dual receiving pits. Our system gives the installer the choice of how deep they want to install a system into the ground. In some cases, the unit can be installed on grade, requiring only site leveling. Another solution is digging a shallow trench, often less than four feet deep. This shallower pit requires significantly less rebar and concrete than a traditional pit. Our SDDO also provides easy access to equipment, which is often as simple as removing a grate section. Our entire system is modular, so it can fit a variety of site layouts and applications.
IMPROVE SAFETY & EFFECIENCY: Our SDDO requires less dirt work and excavation, so less time and resources are necessary to install. Installation is easier as well, as most of the installation work is done on grade. Less support equipment is necessary, like cranes and backhoes, as the drive over equipment can often be installed with smaller lifting equipment—no need to dig big holes.
The equipment surrounding low-profile pits is typically less expensive, as heights are shorter because equipment can be installed on grade. Lastly, eliminating a deep pit ensures that personnel are not required to enter a confined space to clean or repair equipment associated with the grain pit.
Traditional dual receiving pits require extensive excavation, concrete pouring, and on-site fabrication, leading to high installation and maintenance costs. Meanwhile, Sudenga’s Shallow Double Drive Over (SDDO) offers flexibility in installation depth. Install on grade or dig a shallow trench, reducing the need for extensive concrete and rebar. Accessing the equipment is simple, and the modular system fits various layouts.
SDDO AT A GLANCE
- Shallow pit requirement: only 38” or 45″ trench depth.
- Enclosed conveyor: trench can be open at the end for water drainage.
- Designed for 40’-53’ grain trailers.
- Modular system can be custom configured to fit your application
- Installed under truck scales or in a shallow trench under a driveway
- Minimizes concrete and dirt work during installation, while maximizing efficiency for the operation once installed
- Unloads a typical grain trailer at capacities up to 17,500 bushels per hour
Upgrade to Sudenga’s solution for streamlined grain pit operations.