INTERSTATE HEAVY EQUIPMENT - LEWISVILLE

Many of our initiatives will necessitate construction dump trucks to complete the operation. Dump trucks transport aggregates from one location to another by lifting the rear contents with hydraulic components and allowing them to fall to the ground.

These trucks come in various layouts and sizes, so we've compiled a list of the most standard dump truck equipment utilized in the construction business. When choosing a dump truck, keep in mind any federal or state weight restrictions or frost prohibitions.

Off-Road Dump Trucks

Off-road trucks, also known as articulated trucks, are enormous trucks primarily employed in mining activities or in situations where they transport significant volumes of aggregate. Because of their large size and high load, they are best suited in off-road circumstances (rugged terrain) and should not be used on roadways or in developed regions. They're also among the greatest when it comes to transporting long distances. They can transport cargoes of up to 60 tons. A hinge is between the cab and the bed box on articulated dump trucks.

Transfer Dump Trucks

Transfer dump trucks have different trailers, and you can distinguish them by the movable cargo container. This setup will increase load capacity while preserving maneuverability.

The truck has an electric engine on the tractor that moves on wheels rolling into the trailer frame of the leading dump truck powers. A transfer dump truck variant allows you to add additional cargo containers to the leading truck. However, this arrangement is not permitted in all states due to weight limits.

Side Dump Trucks

Side dump trucks are among the most efficient dump trucks for unloading. They have one of the largest cargo capacities of these trucks, and they have the unique feature of tilting to the side to drop the stuff to the ground.

They provide stability against toppling over, but their length limits their mobility. However, you can't always use this truck because of this feature. Thus these trucks are best used on jobs with plenty of room to maneuver. In addition, side dump vehicles will handle a smaller load volume than regular dump trucks.

Typical Dump Truck

The most popular dump truck in the construction business is the standard dump truck. A hydraulic ram positioned between the cab and the truck body lifts the dump chassis. One front axle and one or more rear axles are present. The six-wheeler and ten-wheeler are the most frequent dump truck configurations. They have a lot of maneuverability, but you can't utilize them on soft ground.

Dump Trucks from Other Companies

Other dump truck configurations exist, but they aren't as frequent as those listed above. Here are a few more dump truck types:

Truck and Pup: This vehicle is quite similar to a transfer dump truck, but it has its hydraulic ram. It can dump on its own.

Super Dump Truck: A one-of-a-kind dump truck that can transport enormous loads. The Superdump truck is convenient for paving asphalt and concrete.

Semi-trailer end dump truck: This type of truck is a side dump truck with a hydraulic hoist for the two-axle trailer.

Semi-trailer bottom dump truck: This truck is similar to a semi-trailer end dump truck, but it has a clamshell dump gate in the trailer's center-bottom. The capacity to lay material in a specified spot and tight regions is the most significant advantage of a semi-bottom dump truck.

A two-axle tractor pulls a single-axle semi-trailer plus one or two full trailers in a double or triple trailer bottom dump truck. The most significant disadvantage is the difficulty of traveling backward.