Mobile Truck Unloader for a Grain Terminal

A grain terminal installed a SANTO mobile truck unloader to draw wheat and corn directly from delivery trucks at up to 600 t/h, protecting grain quality during intake.

Terminal Intake Need

Harvest surges overwhelm manual intake, and rough handling breaks kernels and raises spoilage risk. The terminal needed high, gentle throughput that followed truck arrivals.

A mobile unloader let them position intake close to the weighbridge and shift as the yard plan changed.

SANTO Grain Unloader

SANTO supplied a mobile truck unloader with a non-slip, wear-resistant belt and adjustable speed tuned to wheat and corn. The hopper receives direct tipping from trucks.

Because flow is controlled, the terminal links the unloader to scalper and conveyor systems without surge, keeping the grain intact.

Intake Result

At up to 600 t/h the terminal clears truck queues during peak harvest while preserving kernel quality and cutting labour.

Our grain handling and terminals pages cover related workflows.

• Direct truck-to-belt grain intake
• Up to 600 t/h wheat and corn
• Gentle, adjustable belt handling
• Mobile position follows the yard plan

Project Highlights

• Up to 600 t/h grain intake
• Gentle handling protects kernels
• Mobile unit follows truck arrivals
• Cuts peak-season labour and queues

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast can it unload grain?

The mobile truck unloader handles up to about 600 tonnes per hour of wheat or corn, with belt speed adjusted to protect grain quality.

Does it suit multiple cereals?

Yes. By changing belt speed and belt material the same unloader handles wheat, corn, rice and soybeans within standard bulk limits.