Dumper
trucks are those trucks whose contents can be emptied by raising the
front end of the platform pneumatically so that the load is discharged
by gravity. For the removal of excess waste from the construction sites
usually dumper truck is used. Box hinged at the rear of the truck is
operated hydraulically the front of which can be lifted up to allow the
contents to be deposited on the ground behind the truck at the site of
delivery.
Dumper trucks are available in various sizes and there use depends on
the nature of the work. Depending on the size and the technology used
dumper trucks are classified as followings :
- Standard dumper trucks
- Articulated dumper trucks
- Transfer dumper trucks
- Super dumper trucks
- Side dumper trucks
- Semi trailer dumper trucks
- semi trailer bottom dump truck
- double and triple trailer bottom end truck
Applications
Dumper trucks are mainly used in construction activities. There role in
this field can be summed as follows :
- Dumper trucks are used to clear material wastes from the
building construction sites.
- They are helpful in road and port construction.
- They are also used to supply materials to the construction sites
etc.
