What Should You Know About End Tipper Trailers?
End tipper trailers are mostly used in the construction and agricultural industries for their ability to easily transport and offload construction material like soil and gravel and agricultural produce like grains. Here's what you need to know about them:
Considerations When Choosing an End Tipper Trailer
When you are in the market for an end tipper trailer, you should consider the following:
Total Weight of Your Load — The end tipper trailer you choose has a GVM (gross vehicle mass) that you should not exceed. Therefore, find out what the weight of your load is so that you do not exceed the GVM.
The Size of the End Tipper Trailer — The larger the end tipper trailer, the higher the load capacity. However, you should also consider your budget because the larger the end tipper, the more it will cost you.
Material Composition of the End Tipper Trailer — You want to choose a material that is weather-proof and impact-resistant. An end tipper trailer is usually exposed to different weather conditions; you want to ensure it can withstand these conditions. It can also be subjected to various impacts; you want a material that can withstand high impacts. That is why you might mostly come across stainless steel end tipper trailers.
You can also come across aluminium, which is lighter in weight than stainless steel. Though it may not be as impact resistant as stainless steel, it gives you the benefit of carrying a larger load; it contributes less weight to the GVM.
Features You Need for an End Tipper Trailer to Be Effective
You can come across an electric or a hydraulic end tipper trailer (this is the mechanism used to raise the tipper trailer to offload). What is the difference? A hydraulic end tipper trailer can handle heavier loads, while an electric end tipper trailer is better suited for lighter loads. A hydraulic suspension also helps the trailer ride to be softer or more comfortable for the operator. It also protects the tipper trailer from damage.
The presence of an adjustable drawbar allows the cabin to be swapped out as needed; this increases productivity and efficiency.
Check for split-beam suspension. It helps the axles of the tipper trailer travel up to 400 mm on each side, meaning that the tipper trailer remains stable on the rough and undulating terrains found in most infrastructure, agricultural and construction sites. This also helps you carry higher payloads easily without worrying about stability.
A double-acting ram located on the tailgate is also important to effectively seal the tailgate area during transport and avoid leakage of the payload.
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