We have used dump trucks for sale at Fenton Plant Machinery.
We have the most extensive range of used dump trucks for sale at Fenton Plant Machinery. No company in the UK stocks as many JCB 714 dump trucks as we do. Sometimes known as ADT and articulated haulers, dump trucks are used predominantely on construction sites, quarries or in the mining industry. We are sure you will be totally satisfied with our range of dump trucks but if you can’t find what you are looking for just get in touch and we’ll see what we can do
So what are Dump Trucks used for?
A dump truck, known also as a dumper truck or tipper truck, is used for taking loads such as sand, gravel, or demolition waste for construction as well as coal and other materials. A typical dump truck is equipped with an open-box bed, which is hinged at the rear and equipped with hydraulic rams to lift the front, allowing the material in the bed to be deposited (“dumped”) on the ground behind the truck at the site of delivery.
What’s the right dump truck for the job?
So, what’s the right dump truck for the job? Fenton Plant machinery have a wide range of dump trucks available. If you’re trying to make the right investment in the right dump truck, there are some important things you should know about what distinguishes different types of trucks. While a standard dump truck is suitable for a variety of applications, you certainly aren’t limited to this one option. Here are eight major types of dump trucks and their differences to help you find the perfect fit for the job. Get in touch to find out what is the right dump truck for you.
1. STANDARD
A tried-and-true option, a standard dump truck has a mounted, moving bed and a front steering axle and a rear steering axle. Some standard dump trucks have two rear steering axles, which allows them to support more weight in their beds.
2. TRANSFER
A transfer dump truck is essentially a standard dump truck with a separate trailer attached and a movable, detachable bed. This is a popular type of dump truck in construction, as it’s ideal for carrying asphalt, gravel, and wood chips in addition to carrying dirt.
3. SEMI TRAILER BOTTOM
Ideal for materials that need to be placed in vertical heaps, semi trailer bottom dump trucks are three-axle vehicles with two axle dump trailers attached to them. Many semi trailer bottom dump trucks have dump trailers that are shaped somewhat like clam shells, which makes manipulating and stacking heaps easier.
4. DOUBLE/TRIPLE TRAILER BOTTOM
These types of dump trucks have single-axle, semi-trailer dumpers attached to the main vehicle. They’re great for hauling groups of materials that need to stay together, but they are quite the challenge to maneuver in tight spots. And their overall payload is often lower than other dump truck options.
5. SUPERDUMP
With a load-bearing axle that’s rated as high as 13,000 lbs., a superdump truck is a great choice for heavy duty jobs. This kind of dump truck has a trailing axle in addition to its movable, load-bearing axle. To allow for increased gross weight, a superdump truck’s trailing axle is attached around 11 feet in back of its rear tandem.
6. SIDE
A side dump truck, also sometimes called an “SDT,” has hydraulic rams that allow it to shift and tilt its dump bed on its side, pouring the material it carries to the ground from either the left of the right. It also has a three-axle vehicle body with a two-axle semi trailer attached. Side dump trucks are a perfect fit for quick unloading and re-loading.
7. WINTER SERVICE VEHICLE
This is a type of dump truck, although many people may not consider it to be one. It’s a plow truck designed similarly to a dump truck, and it allows drivers to pile salt and other snow-combating minerals and then slowly deposit those materials as it drives. It usually has a front plow to help it kill two birds with one stone and plow snow.
8. HAUL TRUCK
Primarily used in quarries and mines, haul trucks have enormous payload capacities, up to 450 tons. Haul trucks usually have diesel-electric powertrains to give them the strength to haul the biggest of loads, but some of them have diesel engines paired with mechanical powertrains. Conventional steering and rigid frames are also key characteristics of haul trucks.
