When to Use tipper trucks?

Author: Morgan

Dec. 09, 2024

What is a tipper truck and what are its uses

Everything you need to know about tipper truck uses and hire

Here at Caversham Vehicle Hire, we offer a broad range of high-quality vehicles to rent, including self-drive tipper trucks.

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Tipper trucks are a popular option for a range of industry sectors and projects due to their practicality. In this guide, we&#;ll look at tipper truck uses and the many benefits of this practical vehicle.

What is a tipper truck?

A tipper truck &#; otherwise known as a dump or dumper truck &#; is a specialised vehicle for transporting and unloading materials. It is characterised by a large open-box container which can be tilted by being raised at the front to release its load at the back.

Tipper trucks are ideal for transporting a range of materials, from sand and gravel to site debris and other bulky waste.

What is a tipper truck used for?

Tipper trucks can be used in many different sectors, for a range of purposes, including:

&#;Construction
Tipper trucks are commonplace on construction sites, since they are specifically designed for storing and moving materials &#; such as soil, gravel and building waste. A tipper truck allows construction or waste material to be stored and then moved safely.

&#;Agriculture and farming
Tipper trucks have many uses in an agricultural setting. They can be deployed for a range of tasks, including transporting livestock feed/grain, silage, manure, fertiliser or farm equipment.

&#;Civil engineering
Tipper trucks are useful for civil engineering projects, from creating driveways and earthworks to installing service trenches. They can remove and relocate soil, stone and unwanted debris as well as delivering asphalt and gravel.

&#;Recycling and waste removal
Tipper trucks are useful for removing quantities of bulky waste or recyclable materials, quickly and efficiently.

&#;Demolition and clearance
Tipper trucks are ideal for removing and transporting unwanted site debris or rubble during clearance projects.

&#;Landscaping
Landscape gardening often generates a lot of waste matter. A tipper truck provides the ideal solution when waste needs to be cleared from a garden site. They are also useful for bringing landscaping materials &#; such as topsoil, sand, mulch or gravel &#; to the site.

Benefits of using a tipper truck

A Ford tipper van offers many advantages, including:

&#;Versatility
Tipper trucks can accommodate a wide range of load types, from loose earth and brick rubble to scrap metal. The flat truck bed on the back can also carry machinery to and from a site.

&#;Ease and convenience
The tipping mechanism means that it is easy to unload without requiring too much effort or involvement.

&#;Manoeuvrability
Tipper trucks offer precision in where you unload, meaning that your cargo can be easily placed in a designated area.

Overall, hiring a tipper truck can increase efficiency and productivity on sites and projects.

5 reasons why it&#;s best to rent a tipper truck (and not buy one)

We offer vehicle hire to both domestic and commercial customers. In recent years, we have seen an increase in commercial companies renting our Ford tipper vans. Tipper truck hire offers a number of benefits, when compared to buying a vehicle outright:

  1. Cost-effective
    The upfront cost of buying a high-quality tipper truck is considerable, whereas hiring &#; as and when it is needed &#; is far cheaper.
  2. Storage and insurance
    Keeping a new tipper truck safe and protected is a hassle most companies could do without. If companies opt to rent a tipper truck, there&#;s no need to worry about storing or insuring the vehicle when it&#;s not in use.
  3. Depreciation
    A new or nearly-new tipper truck will rapidly depreciate in value over time, representing a financial loss to the company.
  4. Maintenance and repair
    With our hired tipper trucks, you can have peace of mind that the vehicle has been tested and maintained. Although we endeavour to only rent vehicles that are in perfect working order, if any problems do develop, we will take care of repairs.
  5. The right vehicle for the project
    With tipper truck hire, our customers can pick the ideal vehicle for a specific job. When companies buy a machine they are somewhat committed to using that for all of their projects.

How to rent a tipper truck

Hiring a Ford tipper van from us is pretty simple. You need to be over 25 to hire a tipper truck from Caversham and then you will need to provide:

  1. your full UK driving licence, either photo card or old paper style licence (if you only have the old paper style licence we will also need to see another form of photo ID)
  2. your National Insurance Number to enable us to complete a DVLA online check
  3. one other form of ID with your address, such as a recent utility bill

Full payment for your hire is taken at the point of booking. We offer a delivery and/or collection service (subject to availability) within a 10 mile radius of our location. A charge of £12.00 is payable for either collection or delivery. Our full Ts and Cs can be found here.

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How much to hire a tipper truck? Call us today

With multiple tipper truck uses &#; from moving waste off site to transporting bulky materials to site &#; it can be an ideal solution for your next project.

Here at Caversham, we offer excellent value and flexibility enabling you to book any of our vehicles until the end of your project. With a fleet of high-quality rental options &#; including self-drive Ford tipper van hire &#; we&#;ve got you covered.

If you have any questions about hiring a tipper truck or would like to discuss a quote, please call and speak to a member of our rental team on 947 .

What Are Tipper Trucks Used For?

    A tipper truck is a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) that has a tipper body on its rear. Commonly referred to as dump trucks, tipper trucks are used to help the construction world complete projects quickly, efficiently and safely. The job of a tipper truck is to lift and transport loose building materials such as asphalt, construction aggregate, dirt, grain, gravel, sand, snow and wood chips in bulk efficiently around a worksite. So let&#;s delve into how tipper trucks operate, so you can better understand how they&#;re used.


    To prevent damage to the equipment and personal injury, every operator needs to remember the following:

  • Loading operation &#; if a tailor is disconnected from the tractor, it should not be loaded with cargo as this can cause it to overturn

  • Always load a tipper truck evenly &#; distribution is important when filling the tipper body, as this too ensures it doesn&#;t overturn.

  • Before unloading the material inside the tipper body, the tractor must be firmly grounded and the tailor and tractor need to be perfectly aligned.

  • Before fully alleviating the tipper body into the air &#; you need to make sure it does not come into contact with obstructions such as trees or overhead power lines. Also, make sure that the semi-trailer pneumatic suspension has a lowered air suspension before raising the tipper.

  • Once you&#;re sure that all appropriate checks have been made, it&#;s time to unload the cargo. This needs to be done continuously in one fluid motion &#; do not increase the vehicle&#;s RPM whilst unloading.

  • When tipping the materials, it must be checked that there isn&#;t a blockage at the rear of the tipper. If this is not checked and there is a blockage, the tipper could turn over.

  • If the load is blocked and the body of the tipper is elevated, do not be tempted to jerk the body or drive forwards whilst in the lifted position.

  • The cylinder should only lift and lower the tipper body in order to release the construction materials. Once this process has been completed, the body must be lowered promptly after. Never drive around with the tipper up in the air &#; driving with the cylinder lifted can affect the vehicle&#;s stability.

  • During the operation, the cylinder should not be put through the effect of lateral forces. A tipper cylinder should not be extended more than 30 minutes at a time.

  • Do not go underneath an extended tipper body &#; after unloading the trailer retract the cylinder fully.

  • After 1 min, set the tipping control to neutral.

  • Ensuring proper use of the hydraulic system will ensure effective use of the tipper system.

  • Unauthorised use of a tipper and adjustments to the pressure settings is prohibited. 

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