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Product Highlights
- Base-emptying skip design - Allows safe tipping into yard bins without leaving the cab.
- Automatic drop mechanism - Activates when skip base contacts skip edge; re-locks on ground contact.
- Forklift compatible - Reinforced fork pockets and heel pins ensure secure, stable operation.
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SKU IA3095
HERMEQ’s bottom empty tipping skip lets forklift operators discharge waste without leaving the cab. Its automatic base release system is activated when the skip is lowered onto a larger container, tipping waste cleanly and safely. Reinforced lap-welded corners and internal bracing ensure reliability, while the bright orange finish improves visibility. Ideal for high-throughput sites using forklift tipping skips to transfer waste to static bins.
Quickest Available Delivery: Quickest Available Delivery: 5 Day Delivery
This automatic bottom-emptying tipping skip is designed to maximise forklift tipping skip efficiency and driver safety on busy construction and industrial sites. With its unique drop-door base mechanism, the skip allows waste to be deposited into yard skips or bins without requiring the operator to exit the vehicle.
The integrated release system activates when the base contacts the edge of a receiving container. The drop door then opens from the bottom, depositing waste directly below. Once returned to ground level, the skip automatically resets—ready for its next load. This hands-free cycle supports high-frequency tipping tasks while enhancing safety and speed.
- Forklift operator remains in cab: No need to manually unlock or tip—reduces accident risk and downtime.
- Fully reinforced steel build: Lap-welded corners, internal bracing, and 125 mm castors support repeated heavy loads.
- Bright orange finish: Improves skip visibility in yard environments and busy warehouses.
- Secure mounting: Zinc-coated heel pins and lynch pin system attach securely to standard 150x50mm forks at 683 mm centres.
- Three capacities available: Choose from 800L, 1200L or 1450L volumes depending on site demand.
This bottom empty tipping skip is a high-performance alternative to traditional tipping skips when site logistics require waste to be dropped into static skips or containers. The base-drop system allows for complete emptying, unlike standard tilt mechanisms that may leave residue. This is especially useful when handling sticky or bulky waste like soil, rubble or production offcuts.
HERMEQ tipping skips are manufactured in the UK to exacting safety standards, ensuring they perform under the toughest conditions. This forklift skip also comes with optional lids and fixed castors, allowing it to function both as a mobile bin and as an in-line production waste solution. Painted in high-vis orange for yard safety, the body is durable and low-maintenance.
Whether you’re managing construction debris or factory production waste, this tipping skip enables clean, operator-safe disposal workflows. It’s compatible with most forklift trucks and integrates easily into existing yard or warehouse setups.
HERMEQ stocks a wide range of Tipping Skips, Waste Skips, Telehandler Attachments & Handling & Lifting equipment conforming to all required safety specifications and regulations.
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This base-release tipping skip is ideal for industrial environments where operators must deposit materials into fixed yard skips or bins. It improves handling speed and operator safety by eliminating manual tipping steps, making it highly effective for waste removal from production floors, construction sites, and recycling plants.
The automatic drop door is activated by contact with the bin rim. This hands-free mechanism reduces strain and lowers the risk of tipping accidents. The welded design ensures it holds up under repeated use, and the zinc-plated heel pins and lynch pins prevent dislodgement during travel. Nylon castors support mobility around yards and warehouses.
Painted bright orange for visibility, the skip features internal reinforcement and lap-welded corners for structural strength. It can be upgraded with lids or accessories for waste segregation. Thanks to its automatic relatch function, the skip resets as soon as it's lowered—streamlining operations and reducing downtime.
HERMEQ offers fast UK delivery and optional accessories to suit your operational needs. This skip integrates seamlessly with any standard forklift and offers a step up from traditional tipping skips when base-emptying is preferred.
| Model | Capacity |
Height* |
Width | Weight | Length | C of G | Nominal Capacity |
| 800L | 550kg |
900mm |
1050mm | 212kg | 850mm | 385mm | 0.8 m3 |
| 1200L | 750kg |
900mm |
1200mm | 255kg | 1050mm | 500mm | 1.2 m3 |
| 1450L | 950kg |
900mm |
1500mm | 287kg | 1050mm | 500mm | 1.45 m3 |
*Add 270mm to give the overall skip height
How does the bottom empty skip work?
Once positioned over a yard bin, the base contacts the skip edge and activates the release hooks. Waste is dropped cleanly through the bottom without tipping the body.
Is it safe for one-person forklift use?
Yes. The driver does not need to leave the cab during tipping. It resets automatically when placed back on the ground.
Can I use this skip like a normal forklift tipping skip?
It’s designed for vertical drop applications. For forward tipping skips, see our standard forklift tipping skips range.
What is the fork compatibility?
Forks up to 150 x 50 mm at 683 mm centres fit securely using zinc-plated heel pins and safety lynch pins.
