Description
500+ Aluminum AutoFlood III Open Top Hopper Railcars Available for Sale or Lease
RTEX Railcar Leasing & Sales is offering 500+ FreightCar America Aluminum AutoFlood III® Open Top Hopper Railcars, built in 2006, available for sale or lease. These high-capacity rotary dump gondola-style hopper cars are ideal for transporting coal, petroleum coke (petcoke), aggregates, minerals, and other bulk commodities requiring rapid unloading and efficient unit train service.
With a 4,200 cubic foot capacity, lightweight aluminum construction, and 286,000 lb gross rail load (GRL) capability, these cars provide excellent payload efficiency while maintaining durability for heavy-haul service. The AutoFlood III design features a five-pocket, double-door discharge system with sixteen air-operated aluminum doors, allowing for fast and reliable unloading operations.
Key Specifications
- Quantity Available: 500+
- Built: 2006
- Manufacturer: FreightCar America
- Car Type: Aluminum AutoFlood III® Rotary Open Top Hopper
- Capacity: 4,200 Cubic Feet
- Load Limit: 236,600 lbs
- Gross Rail Load: 286,000 lbs
- Light Weight: Approximately 49,400 lbs
- Construction: Aluminum body with steel underframe
- Unloading: Rotary dump compatible with pneumatic AutoFlood door system
- Design: Five-pocket hopper with double-door configuration
- Service: Suitable for unit train and heavy-haul applications
Additional Value
Timing-dependent transactions may qualify for a valuable free move on the BNSF Railway, creating an attractive opportunity for shippers, operators, and railcar investors seeking immediate fleet deployment.
Whether you’re expanding a coal fleet, moving petcoke, aggregates, or other bulk commodities, these AutoFlood III hoppers offer proven performance, high payload efficiency, and dependable unloading capabilities.
Available immediately for sale or lease. Contact RTEX Railcar Leasing & Sales for pricing, availability, and fleet details.
