Dump trailers and dump trucks are important parts of the transportation industry and are commonly used in construction, agriculture and mining. The materials they transport are partly the same, but there are many differences.
What is a dump trailer?
The dump trailer is a trailer designed to be towed by a tractor, usually a pickup truck, which has no engine of its own and can be disconnected from the truck at any time. It is small in size and capacity. We often use dump trailers in agriculture.
What is a dump truck?
The dump truck has its own engine and can move by itself without connecting to another tractor. It can lift the box by itself to unload the load. In general, a dump truck can carry 13,000 to 15,000 pounds or 6.5 to 7.5 tons.
You may want to know about the rear dump trailer.
Panda Mech supplies semi rear dump trailers for sale. Rear dump trailers can carry up to 150 tons, the common capacity of rear dump trailers is 40 tons, 50 tons, 60 tons and 80 tons. A rear dump trailer is generally used for transporting stones, sand, gravel, etc.
Advantages and disadvantages
Dump trailer
Pros
- Versatility: it can be disassembled and used for other purposes.
- Maneuverability: smaller and easier to park and back up.
- Economy: generally less expensive than dump trucks.
Cons
- Weight limitations: not suitable for heavy loads.
- Capacity limitations: not as suitable for transporting large quantities of material.
Dump truck
Pros
- Weight capacity: can carry heavier loads.
- Volume capacity: can transport larger quantities of material.
- Functionality: specifically designed to transport and unload materials.
Cons
- Maneuverability: larger and can be difficult to park and navigate in tight spaces.
- Cost: generally more expensive than dump trailers.
Maneuverability
Dump trailers are more maneuverable than dump trucks because they are not as long and do not have as many axles. They are also easier to back up when reversing and can be removed from the tractor at any time and moved by hand.
Design differences
The dump trailer is split type, it needs to be connected to the tractor separately to work. The dump truck is integrated type, it provides its own power to complete the transportation.
Difference in capacity
The dump trailer has smaller capacity compared to the dump truck because it is smaller, shorter and lower in height. The dump truck is designed to transport more goods in short distance; if it is long distance, we generally choose to transport more goods in short distance. semi tipper trailers.
Parking space
The dump trailer itself is smaller in size, so it only needs a small area for parking, while the dump truck generally needs more space for parking.
Versatility
Dump trailers are more versatile than dump trucks because they can be dismounted from the tractor and used for other purposes. In addition, their sides are detachable, and when disassembly is complete, they can be used as a flatbed trailer to transport other equipment.
Unloading function
The dump trailer and dump truck are similar in the unloading function, with the tractor providing the power to lift the hydraulics and unload the load.
Maintenance
The dump truck requires more maintenance than the dump trailer because it has more parts. The dump truck has a more complex structure and the engine only needs to be checked from time to time to ensure that it is working properly.
Dump trailer or dump truck, how to choose
Before considering whether to buy a dump trailer or a dump truck, we need to consider several factors:
- 1. transport distance
- 2. goods to be transported
- 3. transport weight
- 4. place of use
Transport distance
If your transport distance is long, we recommend using a dump truck, which is safer and faster.
Goods to be transported
If you are transporting construction materials such as stones, sand, etc., we recommend using a dump truck; if you are transporting light materials, agricultural crops, etc., we recommend using a dump trailer.
Transport weight
If you are hauling more than 3 tons of cargo at a time, we recommend using a dump truck; otherwise, we recommend using a dump trailer.
Place of use
If you are using it on a farm, a dump trailer is recommended; if you are using it on a mine or construction site, a dump truck is recommended.
A better option?
If you wish to transport long distances and a large amount of goods, weighing more than 10 tons, we recommend using a 40-150 ton rear dump trailer.
A simpler way?
If you still don't know how to choose after reading the comparison between dump trailer and dump truck, then we suggest you contact us directly and tell us your application, and we will recommend the most reasonable model and configuration for you.
Conclusion
Both dump trailer and dump truck have their own advantages and disadvantages, and there are many differences between them, including capacity, design, function, maintenance and so on. How to choose depends on your needs.
