– BULK MATERIAL HANDLING

pIT

ELIMINATOR

CONVEYOR

Unload grain/product quickly and efficiently at ground level – no pit required. Flat-bottom design delivers greater capacity in less overall height, with 55-degree side slopes, a dust-tight take-up section, and a double-sprocket tail option for non-free-flowing materials.

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PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS

55°

bypass inlet side slopes

1/4″

Rubber gasket thickness

FLAT

BOTTOM DESIGN

DUAL

SPROCKET TAIL OPTION

Available for testing in the Scott test lab facility

HOW IT WORKS

Efficient truck receiving without a traditional receiving pit

The Scott Pit Eliminator provides fast, drive-over truck unloading while reducing civil construction costs, maintenance, and downtime.

TRUCK POSITIONS OVER CONVEYOR

The driver pulls directly over the
receiving section and opens the
hopper gates.

MATERIAL DROPS BY GRAVITY

Corn, soybeans, feed, or other bulk
material flows directly onto the
conveyor system.

CONVEYOR TRANSFERS MATERIAL

A low-profile conveyor moves
product efficiently toward the
discharge point.

MATERIAL ELEVATES TO STORAGE

The system continuously feeds downstream equipment, elevators, or storage bins.

FASTER & SAFER UNLOADING

Reduced civil construction costs while simplifying and speeding up unloading operations.

APPLICATIONS & INDUSTRIES

COMMON APPLICATIONS

Grain receiving

Feed mill unloading

Ethanol plant handling

Bulk ingredient transfer

Ground-level truck unloading

Difficult material conveying

INDUSTRIES SERVED

Animal Nutrition

Ethanol Production

Feed Mills

Industrial Processing

Pet Food

Grain Processing

SPECIFICATIONS

CONVEYOR TYPE

Drag Conveyor

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MAX CAPACITY

18,000 cu ft/hr

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CONSTRUCTION

Carbon steel
or stainless steel

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APPLICATIONS

Grain – feed –
industrial materials

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CUSTOM OPTIONS

Double sprocket tail
Dust-tight seals

PIT ELIMINATOR IMAGE GALLERY

Industrial reel scalper used for front-end material separation, removing oversized contaminants from bulk material streams.

FAQ SECTION

What is a pit eliminator conveyor?

A pit eliminator conveyor is a low-profile drag conveyor system that allows trucks to unload grain and bulk materials at or near ground level, eliminating the need to excavate a traditional receiving pit. The system uses a flat-bottom conveyor trough and gravity-fed intake to move material directly from the truck to downstream equipment.

How much does it cost to install a pit eliminator vs. a traditional pit?

A traditional grain receiving pit requires significant civil construction, excavation, concrete work, waterproofing, and compliance with confined-space safety requirements. A pit eliminator conveyor reduces or eliminates those costs by operating at grade, with installation typically limited to a concrete pad and anchor points. Scott Equipment can provide a custom quote based on your site and capacity requirements.

What materials can a pit eliminator conveyor handle?

Scott’s pit eliminator drag conveyor is designed for grain (corn, soybeans, wheat), feed ingredients, industrial bulk materials, and other free-flowing or difficult-flowing products. The optional double-sprocket tail helps prevent bridging when using sticky or irregular materials.

What capacity is the Scott Pit Eliminator Conveyor?

The Scott Pit Eliminator Drag Conveyor is available with conveying capacities up to 18,000 cubic feet per hour. Specific capacity depends on material density, conveyor length, and configuration. Contact Scott Equipment for sizing guidance.

Is the pit eliminator conveyor available in stainless steel?

Yes. Scott Equipment offers the pit eliminator conveyor in both carbon steel and stainless steel construction to meet food-grade, sanitary, or corrosion-resistant requirements for pet food, pharmaceutical, and food processing applications.