Price range: $1,900.00 through $2,693.00
The Sump Saver is designed to assist in the safe unplugging of the center sump in a grain bin, without the need to enter the bin or step out of your tractor.
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Sump Saver: Protecting Your Grain Bin Unload System and Maximizing Efficiency
In the world of grain storage and handling, efficiency and safety go hand in hand. Farmers and grain operators depend on equipment that not only performs under pressure but also minimizes downtime and risk. One common issue in grain bins, especially during unloading, is the plugging of center sumps—a frustrating and costly problem that can halt operations and potentially require dangerous manual intervention inside the bin. That’s where the Sump Saver proves its value.
The Sump Saver is a simple yet highly effective tool designed to prevent grain clumps, foreign objects, and crusted material from plugging the center sump during unloading. Positioned directly above the sump opening, it acts as a protective barrier and agitator, helping to break up compacted grain and keep it flowing smoothly toward the unload auger.
The Sump Saver is equipped with a powerful hydraulic motor capable of producing 6,000 inch-pounds of torque and can operate in both forward and reverse directions. This high torque, combined with bidirectional control, allows operators to work methodically through sump blockages, significantly improving efficiency and offering multiple attempts to clear obstructions without relying on a single forceful try. The unit features clearing fingers made from durable ½-inch rod, reinforced with stiffening ribs for added strength. These fingers are specifically engineered to cut through tough clumps, bird nests, and other debris without bending, ensuring reliable and consistent performance in demanding conditions.
Perhaps the most important benefit of the Sump Saver is its role in reducing the need for dangerous entry into the grain bin. If a sump becomes plugged during unloading, the operator may be forced to climb into the bin—sometimes while the sweep or auger is still active—to manually break up the blockage. This exposes workers to deadly hazards, including entrapment, auger injuries, and falls.
By dramatically reducing sump plug-ups, the Sump Saver helps eliminate the need for bin entry during critical unloading times.
The Sump Saver is also praised for being affordable and easy to install. It requires minimal modification to the bin or unload system and can be retrofitted into existing setups without specialized tools or expertise. Its lightweight design means it won’t interfere with sweep augers or obstruct flow, and it can be quickly removed for servicing if needed.
Whether you're running a small family farm or managing a commercial grain site, adding a Sump Saver is a smart preventative investment that helps preserve your equipment and reduce labor interruptions.
The Sump Saver is a simple yet powerful tool in modern grain handling. By preventing sump blockages, it safeguards your bin unload system, reduces costly downtime, and most importantly, protects operators from dangerous bin entry. For a small upfront investment, the Sump Saver delivers major returns in safety, efficiency, and peace of mind.
“The Sump Saver was relatively easy to install this summer with clear instructions accompanied with pictures. Our first season using the Sump Saver we were lucky and didn’t have any issues with grain flow. The unit was easy to remove and clear way for the power sweep. Definitely gave us the confidence moving forward we won’t have to deal with plugged soybeans bins.”- Farmer/Youtube Influencer iowANFarmer
A hydraulic motor that is capable of producing 6000 inch pounds of torque drives the Sump Saver. The motor can be driven in forward and reverse giving operators many chances to overcome obstacles.
The hoses lie on the floor and run from the unit to the edge of the bin. If there is a power sweep in the bin, the hoses are laid behind it.
The bin wall is used as a bulkhead. A J.I.C. fitting is used and the hoses have 90% fitting on both the inside and outside of the bin wall allowing the hoses to hang neatly against the wall. (All hoses and fittings needed to install and run the Sump Saver are provided)
The motor is equipped with short hoses and quick couplers allowing you to unsnap the supply hoses for storage.
A bracket is provided on the bin wall (inside & outside) that is used to quickly and neatly store hoses when unhooked from the Sump Saver.
We recommend that the Sump Saver be run when grain flow slows. This deals with obstructions as they approach the grain sump. Continue to run the unit until you no longer see damaged grain and grain is flowing freely.
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“The Sump Saver was relatively easy to install this summer with clear instructions accompanied with pictures. Our first season using the Sump Saver we were lucky and didn’t have any issues with grain flow. The unit was easy to remove and clear way for the power sweep. Definitely gave us the confidence moving forward we won’t have to deal with plugged soybeans bins.”
iowANFarmer youtube video
We have really enjoyed our Sump Saver! Have saved us from a lot of heartache. We keep them in two 48ft bins that we store soybeans in. After cutting a whole and using a grain vacuum, high cfm air compressors, and other various farmer remedies… the Sump Savers are the easiest most dependable method. Thanks!