If you are in the construction or transportation industry, you will be familiar with the semi-trailer dump trailer, which is mainly used to transport sand, gravel, rocks and other construction materials. This is a highly efficient way that greatly increases the efficiency of transportation. In today's guide, we will talk in detail about the various aspects of the semi-trailer dump trailer.
1. What is a semi-trailer dump trailer?
Semi-trailer dump trailers have a hydraulic system that is powered by the tractor or a separate engine to lift the trailer bed and unload the cargo. They are generally used in the construction and transportation industry. They are used for transporting heavy loads of loose materials, such as sand, gravel, construction debris, etc. Semi-trailer dump trailers are also known as dump semi-trailers, which have no driving power of their own and need to be connected to a tractor to move.
The key point of the semi-trailer dump trailer is the hydraulic cylinder. When unloading bulky goods, the lifting arm raises and tilts the hopper at a 45-degree angle so that the goods slide down. Generally, the tipper trailer can carry 30 to 70 tons and these can be emptied in less than half an hour.
2. Types of semi-trailer dump trailers
2.1 Rear tipper
You see, the rear dump truck, or rear dump trailer, unloads goods through the rear door of the trailer. This form of unloading has a narrow exit but can provide protection. Generally, rear dump trailers are used to transport various construction materials such as rocks, sand, stones or even coal.
When working, the hydraulic cylinder gives force to lift the front part of the tipper, and the load will slide spontaneously by gravity. According to the above information, you don't need to worry about scratches, because the dump truck is made of high strength Hardox steel. This way of unloading is easier and can greatly save your labor cost (no need to hire people for unloading).
It is worth noting that the rear tipper is a semi-trailer trailer perfect for transporting goods with a large angle of repose. The rear tipper is suitable for cargo with a large angle of repose, so the maximum length is 12m.
2.2 Side tipper
The side dump truck is also common in the market. Similar to the rear tipper, it can also transport construction materials, but the side tipper allows you to unload the load through the side door.
A hydraulic cylinder is installed on the other side to make the dumper unload through the side door. The reason why this design is used is that sometimes the construction materials may be too large to go through the rear door, the unloading area may be small, and the side dump has a smaller angle of repose. The side dump trailer can help us to load larger goods and in larger quantity. This is the incomparable feature of this model.
In addition, the steel plate is made of high-strength Hardox type, which prevents damage that may occur during the unloading process.
2.3 Container dump trailer
The container tipper trailer is equipped with a hydraulic system that lifts and tilts the container to unload the cargo. The container dump trailer is available in 20ft and 40ft to suit different sizes and types of containers.
2.4 Platform trailer for containers
The platform trailer for containers It is also equipped with a hydraulic system that lifts and tilts the container to unload the cargo. Unlike the container dump trailer, the container flatbed trailer has a flatbed platform.
A hydraulic cylinder is installed on the other side to make the dumper unload through the side door. The reason why this design is used is that sometimes the construction materials may be too large to go through the rear door, the unloading area may be small, and the side dump trailer has a smaller angle of repose. The side dump trailer can help us to load larger goods and in larger quantity. This is the incomparable feature of this model.
In addition, the steel plate is made of high-strength Hardox type, which prevents damage that may occur during the unloading process.
