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Aug 30, 2019 at 06:36 PM CST + 1
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.	Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member. What is everybody's thoughts on a 102" hopper versus a 96"? Is it harder to unload "sticky" products like DDG or no? And does the added width ever cause issues clearance wise?

Replied on Sat, Aug 31, 2019 at 01:31 PM CST + 1
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.	Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member. I've got a 96 and a 102. I have no problems with the 102. I prefer the 96 because my pete cab is narrow, so I have more visibility behind the 96. Otherwise nothing to complain about on a 102 in my opinion. I move ddg in both and in the summer it sucks equally 96. Or 102.

Replied on Sun, Sep 01, 2019 at 06:43 AM CST - 1
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.	Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member. It comes down to want you want. My personal opinion is go 102 check out the difference in capacity.

Replied on Sun, Sep 01, 2019 at 06:43 AM CST
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.	Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member. Gates are 6 inches wider on a 102. If you’re hauling sticky products it won’t matter.