Grain Express System

Q: How long does it take to install a complete grain handling system?

Planning a grain terminal often starts 1 -2 years in advance of installation. Once the layout is finalized, allow adequate time to pour and cure the concrete, install the equipment, wire it in, and then test it. Installations starting in the spring can generally be ready for fall harvest.

Q: What should I consider when planning a grain handling system?

A well-designed system accounts for efficient traffic flow, power availability, and future expansion. We focus on identifying your current bottlenecks—such as slow unloading times or awkward bin switching—to build a layout that offers long-term flexibility and maximum throughput.

Q: Why should I choose a Grain Express over flat bottom bins with grain legs?

A Grain Express system, installed on Bridgeview Hopper cones with Jetstream air gives you exceptional control in managing tough grain. You’ll have the ability to completely turn grain in your bins with the push of a button as well as valuable blending capabilities. The Grain Express is simple and low maintenance compared to a complex series of grain legs, conveyors, and bin sweeps and the JetStream air system is more durable than full floor air systems. You will appreciate the added control in years when mother nature isn’t cooperating during harvest.

Q: Is it better to upgrade my existing setup or start fresh with a new design?

It really comes down to your long-term goals. While we can often incorporate existing infrastructure into a Grain Express loop, a full redesign sometimes offers a better return on investment through superior scalability and efficiency. We’ll help you weigh the cost of an upgrade against the long-term profit of an optimized, high-capacity layout.

Q: What kind of power is required to run the Grain Express?

Requirements vary by system size. Our high-capacity, 10,000 bu/hr setups three-phase power so we recommend reviewing your available service early in the planning stage.

Q: Why do farms choose a complete system over piece-by-piece upgrades?

A complete system ensures you’re not losing productivity due to one area of your grain handling system. You can add storage or a faster auger, but if you’re still losing time to truck delays and manual bin switching, you’ll still have bottlenecks. A complete Bridgeview setup solves the entire workflow—from the moment the grain arrives to the moment it leaves the yard.

Q: Can Grain Express help me handle wet or tough grain?

Absolutely. When you pair Grain Express with our Jet Stream aeration, you get a complete grain management system. Dry, turn, and condition tough loads directly in the bin, giving you the confidence to harvest sooner and protect your grain’s value in challenging years.

Q: How does the system improve grain quality and moisture control?

By turning grain consistently between bins, the Grain Express eliminates hotspots and ensures uniform moisture levels. This active management creates better storage conditions and allows for precision blending, ensuring you deliver a consistent, high-grade sample every time.

Q: Why would I choose heated aeration over a traditional dryer?

Heated air systems work well with the Grain Express due to the ease of turning grain in a bin. In tough conditions, you can fill your bins half full and then aerate and turn for accelerated drying. Heated air dries faster and in more weather conditions than ambient air. It helps give you control over your final moisture level which also minimizes the losses from selling over-dried grain.

Q: Why choose Bridgeview over other grain handling options?

Our customers choose us because they want a system where the handling, aeration, and layout all work in perfect harmony. From our heavy-duty fluid drive clutches to our intuitive PLC controls, every Bridgeview component is designed to make your harvest faster, safer, and more profitable.

Product Overview

Grain Express – Take Full Control of Your Grain

Bridgeview’s Grain Express increases your harvest efficiency and helps unlock the value of your grain. Add Bridgeview Hopper Cones, Jet Stream Aeration, and custom conveyors to create a complete grain-handling system tailored to your exact needs.

10,000 Bushel Per Hour Capacity: Boost harvest throughput with quick unload times. Keep the trucks rolling and the grain moving.

Central Load and Unload: Streamline traffic flow, eliminate delays switching bins, and simplify truck handling—perfect when paired with a scale for smooth grain logistics.

On-Site Drying, Turning, and Blending: Take control over moisture and quality right at the bin, maximizing grain value before sale or storage.

PLC Control: Advanced PLC control puts the entire system at your fingertips—start/stop drives, manage chutes, and activate aeration with precision and safety.

How the Bridgeview Grain Express System Works

The Bridgeview Grain Express System is a high-capacity, closed-loop system that integrates loading, unloading, aeration, and blending into one seamless operation. From the moment your truck hits the scale to the final load-out, here is how the system moves your harvest:

Central Receiving: Trucks offload into a single stationary hopper, feeding the 13-inch loop at up to 10,000 bu/hr.
Automated Distribution: The PLC opens motorized upper chutes to fill specific bins without moving the truck or equipment.
Active Conditioning: The loop pulls grain from the bottom and returns it to the top, “turning” the grain to ensure even drying and aeration.
Precision Load-Out: Metered gates allow for custom blending and high-speed unloading, getting your grain to market faster.

Advanced Grain Management

While harvest technology like high-capacity combines and auto-steer has transformed the field, the yard is often where efficiency stalls. Bridgeview’s Grain Express modernizes your storage, unlocking value that traditional augers and grain bags simply cannot reach.

Every second a combine waits for a truck is lost revenue. By centralizing your logistics, you eliminate the downtime of switching bins or repositioning equipment. The result is a streamlined traffic flow that keeps your trucks moving and your harvest on schedule.
Once your grain is in the bin, the Grain Express gives you total command over moisture and grade. When combined with aeration, you can manage tough or high-moisture loads with a single click. This proactive management allows you to start harvesting earlier and keep going later, while others are still parked waiting for better conditions.

Turn your yard into a blending facility. By metering grain consistently between bins, you can “mix to grade,” improving your overall sample and achieving the perfect moisture or protein blend. This capability ensures you aren’t leaving money on the elevator floor.

Designed for the modern farm, the Grain Express is compatible with both hopper cone and flat-bottom bins. It is a versatile, high-performance solution built to scale as your operation—and the technology in the field—continues to evolve.

Standard Features

13″ Round Tube Grain Loop

Central Load and Unload

Fluid Drive Clutch

Upper Chutes

Bottom Hoppers

Take-Up Corner

Idler Corner

PLC Control

Improved Grain Management

Safety and Ease of Access

Maximize Your Grain Value

Dry and turn while you harvest. Pair your Grain Express System with our Jet Stream Aeration to manage tough loads. By turning grain through the loop while aerating, you can create a counter-current airflow that dries grain faster and more evenly than stationary systems.

For custom blending, use the PLC-controlled bottom hoppers to meter grain from multiple bins simultaneously. Achieve the perfect moisture and protein blend to maximize your check at the elevator.

Product Overview

Grain Express – Take Full Control of Your Grain