Model SP480 • Canadian Manufacturing • Ayr, Ontario
Vibratory Screening Deck in Field Operation
Portable Vibratory Screening Plant
Model SP480
Severe-Duty Vibratory Screening Plant Engineered for Compact Utility Tractors
Engineered in Ontario from heavy North American plate steel. Built around compact tractor front-end loaders with a low 68-inch charge height to produce high-specification topsoil, gravel, and compost directly on-site.
Effective Deck4' x 8'
Feed Lip Height68" (5' 8") Direct Loader Feed Lip
Power PackageHonda GX160 (5.5 HP)
Throughput Rate20 – 35 Yd³/Hr
2-Year Structural Frame Guarantee & 3-Year Honda Engine Warranty
Engineering Data
Key Technical Specifications
All measurements certified to Canadian manufacturing tolerances and Transport Canada road standards.
Engine & Power
Honda GX160 (5.5 HP) • Industrial Electric Start
Reliable commercial performance with electric start
Screen Deck
4' x 8' (32 Sq. Ft. Effective Screening Area)
High-efficiency vibratory throw with spring isolation
Production Rate
20 – 35 Yd³/Hr (Material & Mesh Dependent)
Scales with soil moisture and screen aperture
Loader Charge Height
68" (5' 8") Direct Loader Feed Lip
Low feed lip tailored for sub-compact & compact loaders
Curb Weight (Empty)
2,400 lbs (1,088 kg) Curb Weight
Substantial mass prevents walk without ground anchoring
Tongue Weight
340 lbs (154 kg) Balanced Tongue Weight
Optimally balanced for half-ton pickups & utility vehicles
Running Gear & Axle
3,500 lb Dexter Torsion Axle • DOT Highway Rated with Radial Tires
Transport Canada / DOT certified with highway radial tires
Fuel Consumption
Approx. 1.2 L/Hr (Standard Regular Gasoline)
Runs a full shift on a single standard tank of fuel
Build Quality
Engineering & Manufacturing Highlights
- 100% Laser-cut 1/4" Grade 50 North American structural steel plate construction
- Four-corner heavy industrial die-spring suspension providing 98% frame isolation
- Rapid-change 15-minute side-tensioned screening cloth clamping system
- Full Transport Canada / DOT compliant highway LED trailer lighting and safety chains
- Direct feed compatibility for 25–60 HP compact and sub-compact tractor loader buckets
- Sandblasted, epoxy-primed, and industrial powder-coat severe-duty finish
Interchangeable Media
Available Screen Mesh Cloth Sizes
Side-tensioned high-carbon wire cloth can be swapped by a single operator in 15 minutes to adjust output gradation.
11/4" (6.35 mm) — Fine Landscape Topsoil & Lawn Dressing
21/2" (12.7 mm) — General Purpose Loam & Aged Compost
33/4" (19.05 mm) — Pipe Bedding & Structural Sub-Base Gravel
41" (25.4 mm) — Drain Stone & Coarse Construction Aggregate
52" (50.8 mm) — Rip-Rap Scalping & Oversize Demolition Separation
Direct Factory Support
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Contact our fabrication engineers in Ayr, Ontario, Canada for lead times, custom hitch options, or to locate your regional stocking dealer.
Common Questions