Types of Dump Trucks for Construction
Dump trucks are used in construction to carry sand, gravel, dirt and any other loose material. They are an integral part in any construction project as they make transfers of such loose materials easier, faster and safer. Depending on the weight and the material you are going to transport, there are different types of dump trucks you can choose from.
You must also consider the place where you are going to transport the materials since some states have different laws concerning the use of their main roads for heavy trucks.
You can either rent one or purchase a couple if you are going to use them for business. Again, depending on your need, you have a number of choices on the internet for some good deals on rentals or sales.
Different Types of Dump Trucks
- Standard – it is distinctly a full-framed truck with the dump attached to the main frame of the truck. A ram lodged between the cab and the body moves the dump, raising it in upward motion to release its cargo. It usually has a singular axle in the front and two at the back.
- Articulated – It is pretty much the same as the semi-trailer dump truck, with the hinge lodged between the cab and the body. The only difference is that the truck cab is inseparable from the dump body.
- Transfer – It is also a standard form of truck but it tags along with it a trailer/container carrying loose construction material. It can also hold another truck, making it look like a train of trucks.
- Truck and Pup – The pup can unload by itself with its own hydraulic ram. The truck is like the transfer dump with the pup as the main distinction between the two.
- Superdump Truck – it has a special kind of axle that makes it safer to transfer loose material since all axles have each their own brakes. This liftable axle trails behind approximately more than ten feet behind the truck. Superdump trucks can carry up to 26 tons of payload, depending one the size and configuration of the truck.
There are also the semi-trailer end dump truck, the semi-trailer bottom dump truck, the side dump and the off-road dump truck. You can find one specific to your requirements and needs. For more information, you may search the internet for dump truck services and consult construction experts. You may also get a quote straight off the internet to give you a rough idea of how much renting or purchasing one costs.
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