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Dump trucks are heavy duty vehicles use for carrying and transferring loose materials like dirt, gravel, bricks, sand and more. These trucks usually have rear truck beds and hydraulic lifts for easier and faster unloading. The size of dump trucks ranges from standard pay loaders to the huge 18-wheel trucks.
The first ever dump truck was designed and created by Robert T. Mawhinney during the 1920’s in Saint John, New Brunswick. This design was a just simple dump box attached to a flat bed truck. A winch, cable and a pulley was then attached to the box frame to and serve as its lifting mechanism. And as the saying goes “the rest was history”.
If you are starting a business that requires the use of dump truck, buying a new one would be a pretty heavy load. Simply because a new standard dump truck cost hundreds of thousand dollars. Fortunately, you can find lots of used dump trucks for sale almost anywhere. Most of these used dump trucks are still in good working condition and have durable and well-preserved body and machineries. Plus, used dump trucks cost a lot cheaper than new ones; almost certainly half of the original price. The trick in finding the right and the perfect one for your need is to know your dump trucks; better yet tag a friend who knows a lot about dump trucks or seek professional advice.
Remember there are different dump trucks types, not just two but eleven types. These dump truck types are standard, articulated, transfer, truck and pup, super dump truck, semi-trailer end, double and triple trailer bottom, side dump, off-road and winter service vehicles. Different types of dump trucks cater for different functions and purposes.
- Standard dump trucks are the simple and smaller 6-wheeler or 10-wheeler dump trucks we see almost everyday. It has front and rear axles and has dual wheel on each side. Its tailgate is constructed to swing on the hinge and has High Lift Tailgate format. Plus it is more maneuverable than the other types of dump trucks.
- Articulated dump trucks are more commonly known as YUKE in the construction industry and are referred as modern scraper. It can carry greater load compare to other types and it is highly adaptable to different terrains. Articulated dump trucks have hinge between the box and the cab, as well as hydraulic rams which spin around the whole cab.
- Transfer dump trucks looks like the standard type but with extra trailer attached to its rear. The extra trailer serves as extra load carrier. It also has wheels and is powered by hydraulic, pneumatic or electricity.
- Truck and pup dump trucks are almost similar to the transfer dump truck; it also carries an extra dump trailer. However the extra dump trailer has its very own hydraulic rams and can unload all by itself.
- Super dump truck is the “superman” of all dump trucks. This is because it can carry the greatest load job ever; it is very productive and its return of investment conversion is pretty high. Super dump trucks have liftable trailing axles that measures 11 to 13 feet.
- Semi trailer-end dump truck is a combination of trailer and tractor that has hydraulic hoist. It generally has 3-axle pulling 2 axle semi-trailer. Plus, it can unload super fast and easy.
- Semi trailer bottom dump truck has a clamshell dump gate located in the bottom part of its trailer. It can be maneuver in reverse direction; however it doesn’t work well with larger and bulky materials.
- Double and triple trailer bottom dump truck also has bottom dump gate just like the semitrailer. However it is almost impossible to maneuver this type in reverse direction. This is because it has additional two or three extra trailers attached to it.
- Side dump truck has 3 axle tractor pulling 2 axle semi-trailer. It hydraulic rams tilt its dump box sideward; thus its name.
- Off-road dump truck looks like an engineering vehicle or a heavy construction equipment. It is use for mining industries and is a “strictly off-road” vehicle.
- Winter service dump trucks are especially designed to hold and spread calcium chloride salts or sodium on snow and ice covered surfaces.
There are lots of different brands of used dump trucks available in today’s market. Popular and established brands of dump trucks are Caterpillar, Hitachi, Volvo, Freightliner, SAICO, Peterbilt, International, Kenworth, Komatsu and Liebherr. Of course with different brands comes different style and price tags. But you don’t have to worry because used dump trucks from the following manufacturers are definitely in good working conditions. Plus it is nice to know that you can buy branded used dump trucks for a fraction of a cost. But be aware of the original price of new dump trucks and stay away from super low-priced used dump trucks especially if your are buying from total strangers. There must be string-attached or hidden issues about that super cheap used dump truck.
When choosing the right type of dump truck, you have to be very, very keen. You don’t want to spend your fortune for inappropriate big truck. Besides the dump truck’s type, style and brand, you should also check the physical condition of the used dump truck. Check it for dents, loose parts, wheels, machines and others; as much as possible test drive the used dump truck for sale and feel how it runs. And the most important factor when buying used dump trucks is its legality. Make sure that the truck you are buying is not stolen and has proper legal papers and license. Always make a clean slate when closing a deal or buying used dump trucks. If you have questions with regards to the warranty, papers, insurance and the used dump truck itself asks before signing the contract or paying. And as much as possible deal with somebody you know or well established dealers and legal auctions to protect yourself from future headaches.
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