Covered Hopper Cars for Lease
Grain hoppers, plastic pellet cars, and specialty covered hoppers for dry bulk commodities.
Railbroker provides covered hopper cars for agricultural shippers, chemical manufacturers, and plastics producers throughout North America. Our inventory includes new-build equipment optimized for grain service, large-cube hoppers designed for plastic pellet transport, and specialty cars for cement, sand, and other dry bulk materials.
All hopper cars are sourced from our network of lessors and owners, with flexible lease terms to match your shipping volume and contract requirements. Whether you need 10 cars or 300, we can build a fleet solution that fits your operation.
Equipment Types
Grain Hopper Cars
Purpose-built for agricultural commodities including wheat, corn, soybeans, and other grains. Three-pocket gravity discharge for efficient unloading at elevators and processing facilities.
Plastic Pellet Hoppers
Large-cube covered hoppers with pneumatic outlets designed specifically for polyethylene, polypropylene, PVC, and other plastic resins. Clean interiors protect product quality.
Pressure Differential Hoppers
Specialty hoppers for fine powders and materials requiring controlled loading and unloading. Ideal for cement, calcium carbonate, fly ash, flour, and similar fine powders.
Industries Served
Agriculture
Plastics & Petrochemical
Grain elevators, flour mills, feed producers
Resin manufacturers, compounders
Construction Materials
Food Processing
Cement plants, aggregate producers, calcium carbonate processors
Sugar, starch, flour, dry ingredients
Covered hopper availability fluctuates with agricultural seasons and petrochemical demand cycles. Railbroker monitors market conditions and maintains relationships with equipment owners nationwide, giving you access to cars when and where you need them—even during peak demand periods.