For 125 years, Heyl & Patterson has designed and constructed the most efficient, rugged and durable barge unloaders available. Materials such as coal, iron ore, grain, alumina, corn, wheat, soybean, wood chips and limestone can be successfully unloaded using our complete line of high capacity, easy-to-operate machines.

The Heyl & Patterson continuous barge unloader is the perfect solution for bulk materials that need to be unloaded quickly and efficiently. Capable of unloading up to 5,000 tons per hour, the continuous barge unloader is ideal for materials, including coal, iron ore, petroleum coke, and more.

Featuring an advanced design, the continuous barge unloader is built for durability and long-term performance. With minimal downtime and maintenance requirements, the continuous barge unloader is a cost-effective solution for your bulk material needs.

The Continuous Barge Unloader (CBU) is designed to unload materials such as coal, lime, limestone, petroleum coke, iron ore, wood chips and grain from barges at free digging rates of up to 5,000 tons per hour. Extremely efficient, this machine maintains a much higher average offloading rate than other types of barge unloaders, while horsepower requirements are much less than pneumatic systems. Very easy to operate, the CBU does not degrade fragile products.

Often referred to as “The Workhorse of the Rivers,” Heyl & Patterson’s Grab Bucket Barge Unloader is field proven to offer maximum capacity with free digging rates of up to 1,500 tons per hour. Environmentally sound, the stationary or traveling style units can accommodate dust suppression or collection systems, depending on your site requirements, and can also be used in complement with barge hauls.

Heyl & Patterson manufactures barge unloading equipment that is both environmentally sound and efficient. The stationary or traveling style units can accommodate dust suppression or collection systems, making them ideal for industries.

Heyl & Patterson’s barge unloaders are designed to minimize maintenance and downtime, and a team of experienced service technicians backs them. Whether you are looking for a cost-effective solution for your barge unloading needs or you need a custom-engineered solution, Heyl & Patterson is the right choice.

Heyl & Patterson’s Barge Haul Systems are a low cost method of positioning barges along a river. Barge Movers are utilized in Grab Bucket Unloaders and Continuous Bucket Elevator Unloaders, as well as in bulk material loading applications. Featuring robust construction for maximum availability and safety, these barge pullers are available for new or existing installations. They can be designed to move one barge or multiple barges at fixed or variable speeds.

Heyl & Patterson barge haul systems are used to position barges along a river at a reasonable cost. The barge pullers have a sturdy design for optimal performance and safety. They can be built to position unloading barges at fixed or variable speeds.