9 Common Types of Dump Trucks

Standard Dump Trucks

Standard Dump Trucks are designed with a single chassis that results in compactness. While performing operations, the compartment can be raised by hydraulic cylinders for the purpose of unloading materials with ease. These trucks are usually used in industries such as building sites, road construction and agricultural transportation. Among them, HOWO tipper trucks are the representative of this type. Our HOWO tipper truck is known for its high mobility and easy operation, especially suitable for narrow space operation. It is ideal for small and medium-sized projects and short-distance transportation tasks.

Semi-Trailer End Dump Trucks

Semi-Trailer Dump Trucks are a combination of a semi-trailer and a trailer. The end trailer is customized to have a relatively high dumping capacity. These trailers are often designed in high-capacity configurations and are ideal for hauling heavy loads such as gravel, soil or ore.

The tail trailer gets its name from its ability to tilt the tail. Between the front of the trailer and the front end, there is a very powerful hydraulic system that can easily lift the rear cargo box for dumping. In addition, its cargo box is usually extended in order to transport more cargo.

It should be noted, however, that the hydraulic system is longer, which makes it more prone to damage. Therefore, in the driving process especially need to pay attention to the operation, to avoid damage and then into unnecessary repair costs. Common causes of damage are:

• Carriage overload

• Uneven weight distribution

• Truck unloading on inclined terrain

Semi-dump trucks are perfect for transportation on highways as well as standard roads. It is ideal for transporting heavier cargo shipments. However, these dump trucks may not be well suited for transportation over rough terrain or soft ground.

Side Dump Trucks

Side Dump Trucks have compartments that can be tilted to the side to unload materials. This design can be used for transportation of materials in some special environments. It is a more efficient way of unloading than traditional rear dump trucks. This is especially important in areas where space is limited or terrain is difficult.

This type of truck is also usually a combination of semi-trailer and front end, with the side unloading device usually built into the semi-trailer, usually located in the front as well as the center. Side loader trucks can usually haul multiple trailers at once to accommodate more transportation of goods at once.

The use of such vehicles can significantly reduce waiting time and improve work efficiency. In addition, because the material is dumped sideways, there is no need to lift the vehicle too high. This design greatly reduces the risk of vehicle overturning, and is safer and more reliable during transportation.

However, it is worth noting that the measuring and unloading truck is interrupted during the unloading process, and the material inside can easily overflow. In addition, unloading should be carried out in a suitable position so that the goods do not fall on and around the truck wheels.

Transfer Dump Trucks

A transfer truck is a modified version of a standard dump truck. It has a removable compartment built into the trailer. This design provides excellent performance in the direction of material transportation. The trailer compartment can be hydraulically transferred to the main vehicle for loading and unloading tasks. This eliminates the need to unload the entire trailer and greatly improves work efficiency.

The most important feature of the transfer truck is its ability to realize efficient material transfer. The main part of the truck is responsible for short distance movement, while the trailer serves as the key part for storage and loading. This design is particularly suitable for scenarios that require frequent loading and unloading.

The truck is particularly suitable for construction sites, logistics parks and municipal projects. It is extremely flexible and efficient, making it the ideal transport vehicle for a wide range of current operations.

Winter Dump Trucks

Dump trucks are also used as snowplows in areas with heavy snowfall. This is a multi-purpose vehicle that has been modified from a standard dump truck. It is equipped with a blood-pushing plow in the front and a salt spreader in the cabin. This device is able to quickly remove snow and prevent problems such as icy roads.

Bottom Dump Trucks

Bottom dump trucks are similar to the rear dump trucks above. However, bottom dump trucks utilize bottom unloading to efficiently unload cargo. It is usually equipped with an unloading door or conveyor on the bottom. The material is unloaded through the bottom opening without tilting the truck.

The bottom dump truck is extremely efficient and leaves less residue as the load is unloaded from the bottom.

This ensures that the goods are unloaded while the truck is in motion and that the goods are stacked in a linear fashion. They are often used to transport grain for agricultural or food production. In addition, they can be used to transport construction materials such as sand.

Articulated Dump Trucks

Standard dump trucks have a one-piece molded cargo box structure. It has the front end as well as the dump body on the same frame.

The Articulated Dump Truck, on the other hand, as the name suggests, has a unique articulated design. Its compartment is divided into two parts, consisting of the front end and the compartment, which are connected by hinges.

The benefit of this structure is that it is extremely flexible and able to cope with rough terrain and narrow operating space. It offers better maneuverability and stability than conventional dump trucks.

This truck is also an all-wheel drive off-road dump truck that is highly adaptable. Whether it’s in mud, on steep slopes or on soft ground, it can operate stably.

Due to these many advantages, articulated dump trucks are currently used in the mining, industrial and construction sectors.

Haul Dump Truck

The Haul Dump Truck is a high capacity dump truck. These trucks typically have a capacity of 40-400 TON. the capacity is determined by the size of the vehicle. They are generally available in twin axle and triple axle options, with the twin axle being the more common.

The compartments of these trucks are designed with a reinforced structure to meet the impact and weight of high-density materials such as ores and rocks. Therefore it is often used in applications such as large mines as well as quarries.

Generally, it has two tilting mechanism options. They are: hydraulic front elevator or rear ejector mechanism.

Hydraulic front lift is more common, he mainly tilts the cargo by lifting the front of the carriage. While the rear ejector mechanism is not very common, mainly through the hydraulic system to drive the push plate to move backward to realize the cargo tipping.

However, it is worth noting that due to the size and weight of this type of carriage, it is not very suitable for traveling on public roads.

Super Dump Trucks

Super Dump Trucks are specially designed semi-trailer dump trailers. It consists of a front end as well as a semi-trailer which has an additional rear axle. He is called Super Dump Trucks because of its superior load carrying capacity. When the trailer is fully loaded, the trailer axle can be lowered to distribute the weight for higher load capacity. When the truck is empty, the rear axle can be raised to reduce tire wear and tax costs.

This truck is ideal for scenarios that require large-scale transportation. Examples include infrastructure projects, large-scale mining operations or the transportation of goods in logistics centers. Especially suitable for high loads and high frequency tasks.