As previously discussed, articulated dump trucks perform better than tippers on loose aggregates because they generally have a larger surface area on their tyres, and their tyres are extremely heavy duty. So if you’re in an off-road environment where the ground is loose or wet, your first choice should be an articulated dump truck. These are usually widely available from Australian wet and dry hire plant suppliers. If you’re working on very loose ground, that is wet or not well compacted, then you might need to consider a Moroka truck or tracked dump truck over and above an articulated dump truck. These dump trucks have smaller pay loads, but are propelled by tracks which means they can cart loads over soft or unstable ground and go places tippers and articulated dump trucks can’t go. If you’ve ever seen a large truck with a tilting bed working on a construction site, it’s most likely a tipper truck.
What is a tipper truck and why is this vehicle so important in various industries? 30 ton tipper truck trucks, also referred to as ‘dump trucks’, are large vehicles often used to transport and deposit material. These trucks usually feature hydraulic rams that allow them to dump items quickly.
In this way, revenue increases while tipper trucks’ fuel costs go down," he says. Zetterbergs develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of dump truck bodies, tipper trucks, tipping trailers, swap flatbeds and refuse collection superstructures. Powerful ideas, quality thinking and hard work have transformed Zetterbergs into a leading company in its field. The driving speed of a self-propelled machine can reach up to 100 km/h, and the payload capacity can vary depending on the model and make of the machine. Some dump trucks have a load capacity of up to 450 tonnes, with the weight of the dump truck itself in the range of 5-50 tonnes.
However, rigid rear dump trucks and articulated tipper trucks are the most popular kinds of tipper trucks. Ashok Leyland is a leading name when it comes to commercial vehicles in the Indian market and the brand offers a vast portfolio of trucks, tippers, tractors, and trailers for all kinds of applications. The Ashok Leyland 2820 Tipper is a heavy-duty 6x4 tipper truck designed to cater to the demands of the construction and mining industries.
It weighs approximately 2850 kg for the body, sub-frame & hydraulics. Bumper Pull personal and commercial Dump Trailers come in a variety of sizes from smaller 6x10 7,000 GVWR models to larger 7x16 High Side 14,000[20 ton tipper truck] GVWR models. Another configuration is called a triple transfer train, consisting of a "B" and "C" box. These are common on Nevada and Utah Highways, but not in California. Depending on the axle arrangement, a triple transfer can haul up to 129,000 kilograms (284,000 pounds) with a special permit in certain American states. As of 2007[update], a triple transfer costs a contractor about $105 an hour, while a A/B configuration costs about $85 per hour.
Belly dumpers are another ingenious invention where the belly of the trailer opens to expunge contents immediately underneath the tipper. You’ll see these used in mining operations where tippers drive up over aggregate hops and dump through a screening grate. Articulated dump trucks tend to have bigger tires, and the larger the surface area of the tires, the more likely it is to operate effectively on softer ground aggregates. However, tippers with a large wheelbase can often handle the soft stuff as well. However, on any public Australian roads you cannot drive unregistered off-road dump trucks or risk fines & substantial commercial penalties. If you must haul materials over any national or local road for any distance, then your only option is a road registered tipper and a licensed heavy rigid driver.
The vehicle’s total weight affects the number of wheels, which means you will find four, six, and eight-wheeled trucks. The capacity and size are carefully matched to the needs of different sectors. After all, a road construction or building demolition company has very different needs from those of a landscape gardener, tree surgeon, or builders merchant.
