A tipping tray truck has a flat bed with a front part that goes up and down to 'tip' its contents out. Also called a 'dump truck' or a 'truck lorry', tipping trucks are great for quick and easy transportation of materials.
What are tipping trucks used for?
A tipping tray truck is great for moving loose, solid materials, such as gravel, sand, wood chips, asphalt, snow, dirt, crushed rock, grain, turf, and construction aggregate. Moving large amounts of loose materials can be quite a pain without the proper tools and equipment. The tip truck tray comes equipped with hydraulic systems that raise the front part of the truck platform, allowing gravity to extract your cargo easily.
Your truck can come with a flat bed, but most tipping tray trucks for sale will have steel walls around the platform to prevent any loose aggregate from pouring out over the sides. Apart from construction sites, tipping trucks are also used in mining quarries, demolition sites, and farms.
What do I need to consider when using a tipping truck?
Make sure that you consider the following.
- Note the weight of your cargo when using your truck - not just the amount you're hauling. The weight will vary depending on the kind of material that you need to transport. Keep in mind also that wet materials will weigh more than dry materials
- Consider the need to distribute weight evenly on your truck. It can be cumbersome to load loose materials if you lack the proper equipment, but make sure that you distribute the weight somewhat evenly over your truck bed. If excess weight causes it to lean too much to one side, the truck could tip over
- Check your overhead clearance for obstructions (such as trees and power lines) before lifting the truck platform. You should also check the rear of the tipper before unloading your cargo. Any blockage at the rear could shift the truck's weight towards the back and cause it to fall over. Remove any obstructions before operating the tipper
While browsing for a tipping tray truck for sale in Australia, make sure to take into account the wear and tear of the vehicle. You can ask for the repair and maintenance records as well just to be on the safe side. Ask the seller as many questions as you need to before arriving at a decision.
