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Meridian Multi-Purpose Fertilizer Bins

Meridian Manufacturing: Multi-Purpose Fertilizer Bins

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Fertilizer is one of the harshest materials you’ll store on the farm. Moisture, dust, and corrosive products can quickly take their toll on equipment that’s designed primarily for grain. Meridian Multi-Purpose Fertilizer Bins are purpose-built to stand up to those conditions while giving producers the flexibility to store other commodities throughout the year.

From the inside out, every component is designed with fertilizer storage in mind. An epoxy-coated interior helps protect the steel where fertilizer is in direct contact with the bin, while Meridian’s premium exterior finish provides long-lasting protection against the demanding conditions around fertilizer handling. Smoothwall construction, stainless steel hardware, and a 40 to 45-degree hopper work together to promote reliable product flow, simplify cleanout, and make it easy to transition between fertilizer, grain, seed, and feed as seasonal storage needs change. It’s a storage system built for fertilizer first—without limiting what it can do the rest of the year.

Model	Bushels	Cubic Feet	Tons @ 62lb	MT @ 62lb	Bin Height	Min. Auger
12ft Diameter Multi-Purpose – 40 Degree Bottom Cone (Manufactured in Storm Lake, IA only) Available in U.S. Midwest, East & South
1205	776	913	28	25	15′-8″	33’
1208	1,064	1,252	39	35	18′-8″	39’
1210	1,256	1,478	46	41	20′-8″	39’
1212	1,448	1,704	53	48	22′-8″	46’
1215	1,737	2,044	63	58	25′-8″	46’
1217	1,930	2,270	70	63	27′-8″	56’
1220	2,218	2,609	81	73	30’-8’’	56’
12ft Diameter Multi-Purpose – 45 Degree Bottom Cone Available in Eastern & Western Canada Northern USA
1205	806	949	29	27	16′-8″	33’
1208	1,095	1,288	40	36	19′-8″	39’
1210	1,287	1,514	47	43	21′-8″	39’
1212	1,479	1,740	54	49	23′-8″	46’
1215	1,768	2,080	64	58	26′-8″	46’
1220	2,233	2,647	82	72	31′-9″	56’
1225	2,710	3,212	99	88	36′-9″	65’
1230	3,187	3,777	117	104	41′-9″	71’
13ft Diameter Multi-Purpose – 45 Degree Bottom Cone Available in Eastern & Western Canada, Northern USA
1310	1,533	1,816	56	48	22′-6″	41’
1312	1,757	2,082	57	55	24′-6″	46’
1315	2,093	2,480	68	67	27′-6″	51’
1320	2,653	3,144	87	85	32′-6″	56’
1325	3,212	3,807	105	104	37′-6″	65’
1330	3,772	4,471	123	123	42′-6″	71’
1335	4,332	5,135	142	141	47′-6″	81’
13.5ft Diameter Multi-Purpose – 40 Degree Bottom Cone Available in Eastern Canada, U.S. Midwest, East & South
1412	1,881	2,213	61	62	23′-10″	46’
1415	2,246	2,642	73	74	26′-10″	46’
1420	2,854	3,358	92	93	31′-10″	56’
1425	3,462	4,072	126	113	36′-10″	61’
1430	4,071	4,790	148	133	41′-10″	71’
1435	4,680	5,506	170	153	46′-10″	79’
14ft Diameter Multi-Purpose – 45 Degree Bottom Cone Available in Western Canada, Northern USA
1410	1,826	2,149	67	60	23′-4″	46’
1412	2,088	2,457	76	69	25′-4″	46’
1415	2,481	2,918	90	82	28′-4″	53’
1417	2,742	3,226	100	91	30′-4″	53’
1420	3,135	3,688	114	104	33′-4″	65’
15.5ft Diameter Multi-Purpose – 40 Degree Bottom Cone Available in Montana or other shipping restircted zones
15610	2,241	2,636	82	74	23’-9”	46’
15612	2,561	3,013	93	85	25′-9″	46’
15615	3,043	3,580	111	101	28′-9″	53’
15617	3,363	3,957	123	111	30′-9″	53’
15620	3,845	4,523	140	127	33′-9″	53’
15625	4,646	5,466	169	154	38′-9″	66’
15630	5,448	6,410	199	180	43′-9″	72’
16ft Diameter Multi-Purpose – 40 Degree Bottom Cone Available in Western Canada, Northern USA, Midwest USA (Not east of the Mississippi)
1610	2,410	2,835	88	80	23′-11″	46’
1612	2,751	3,237	100	91	25′-11″	46’
1615	3,264	3,840	119	108	28′-11″	53’
1617	3,606	4,242	132	119	30′-11″	53’
1620	4,119	4,845	150	136	33′-11″	59’
1625	4,973	5,851	181	165	38′-11″	66’
1630	5,828	6,856	213	193	43′-11″	72’
18ft Diameter Multi-Purpose – 40 Degree Bottom Cone Avalable in Western Canada, Northern USA
1810	3,161	3,719	115	104	25′-6″	53’
1815	4,242	4,991	155	140	30′-6″	53’
1820	5,324	6,263	194	176	35′-7″	59’
1825	6,405	7,536	234	212	40′-6″	66’
1830	7,488	8,809	273	247	45′-6″	72’

Standard Features

24” Min. Clearance Under Bottom Slide
27” Spring Loaded Vented Top Lid
Interior Powder Coat Finish
Meridian Retractable Ladder with Safety Grip Rung
Powder Coat Finish (Exterior only)
Rack & Pinion Slide Gate with Crank
Stainless Steel Slide Plate

Common Options (0 selected)

Aeration (vertical, horizontal or 360)
Auger Boot
Manways
Pail Spouts
Roof Vents
Sight Gauges (sight glasses, LevALERT®)
Skid Base

FAQ

Granular fertilizer is significantly more corrosive than grain and places different demands on a storage system. Bins designed specifically for fertilizer incorporate materials, coatings, and construction features intended to withstand those conditions while supporting long-term durability.

The inside of the bin is where fertilizer spends months at a time. An epoxy-coated interior provides an added layer of protection where product is in constant contact with the steel, helping extend the life of the bin.

The exterior of a fertilizer bin is exposed to weather, fertilizer dust, and everyday wear. Meridian's premium finish is designed to provide long-lasting protection against corrosion, helping maintain the appearance and durability of the bin for years to come.

Yes. Many producers store fertilizer ahead of the application season, then clean the bin and use it for grain, seed, or feed later in the year. The SmoothWall design makes the transition between commodities quicker and easier than traditional corrugated storage.

Having fertilizer on-site gives producers more control over inventory, purchasing, and application timing. It can reduce reliance on in-season deliveries and help ensure product is available when field conditions are right.