Lighten Your Load with Dump Trailers

LC/DBM HorsePower - March 2012
Dump trucks and trailers can serve a myriad of purposes from hauling your equipment to loading litter or green waste. You need to find the truck and trailer that best serves your purpose. With that in mind, pay close attention to the special features of each. For your convenience these trucks and trailers have been arranged in order of cost.

Direct Edge Inc.
Model No.: Air-tow Trailer model UT12-10
Materials: All steel tubular construction/Steel diamond deck
Dimensions: Deck Size 6'-3'' wide x 12' long
Weight: 3,475 lbs.
Carrying Capacity: 10,000 lbs.
Maximum Dump Angle: Raises and lowers at zero degree
Special Features: Flat ground-level loading; Deck remains level though it travel; Full automatic self-contained air suspension.
Warranty: 1 year
Cost: $10,995

Highway Products
Model No.: 6212-001-AE aluminum truck body
Materials: All-marine grade aluminum construction
Dimensions: 8 feet for single wheel trucks
Weight: 645 lbs.
Carrying Capacity: 2,000 lbs.
Special Features: Light weight, more payload capacity, better fuel efficiency, less wear and tear on your vehicle and tires and will never rust.
Warranty: Lifetime
Cost: $9,999

Crysteel Manufacturing
Model No.: Aluminum E-Tipper
Materials: Constructed of 3/16'' 5052 Aluminum
Dimensions: Custom depending on chassis cab to axle distance, chassis payload capacity and unique customer specifications
Weight: Staring at 1,300 lbs. dependent on length of body, side/front/rear heights, hoist and accessories chosen.
Capacity: Dependent on landscape dump body size; ranges from 2 yards up to 5 yards.
Dump Angle: Dependent on hoist and dump body combination; 50-degree max.
Special Features: Perfectly matches hard working durability with lightweight efficiency. Weighing up to 50 percent less than traditional carbon steel dump bodies, aluminum's lightweight profile saves fuel costs, as well as tire and brake costs.
Warranty: 5 years
Cost: Starting at $9,500

TruckCraft Corp.
Model No.: TC-420 ZEUS
Materials: 3/16'' T6 alloy aluminum floor; sheet aluminum sides
Dimensions: 96'' W x 9'-4'' L
Weight: 1,690 lbs.
Capacity: 21,400 lbs. hoist
Dump angle: 50 degrees
Special features: TruckCraft ZEUS body comes painted and assembled, installs
on your chassis in six hours or less
Warranty: 2 years
Cost: $8,560 (Rigid Side Model)

Aluma Trailers Ltd.
Model No.: AE614TA enclosed aluminum tandem axle trailer
Materials: A one-piece aluminum roof and a rivetless aluminum skin offer exceptional protection from the elements. In addition, interior walls are lined with 5/16-inch plywood to the ceiling.
Dimensions: 6' x 14' bed, 14'' tires, 6-foot interior height, 32-inch standard side door and are available with rear double doors or a drive on ramp.
Weight: 1,770 lbs.
Carrying Capacity: 1,200 lbs.
Maximum Dump Angle: Double wheel swivel tongue jack, Double rear door with single camlock.
Special Features: Lightweight, corrosion resistant and maintenance free, offering users versatility and convenience, ideal for a wide range of commercial landscape applications.
Warranty: 5-year all-inclusive
Cost: $8,045

DuraClass
Model No.: Yardbird
Materials: Steel and stainless steel features a fully-interlaced understructure, full depth corner posts, as well as fully-enclosed front corner posts.
Dimensions: Dependent on chassis cab to axle distance, chassis payload capacity, and unique customer needs.
Weight: Start at 1,700 lbs. with hoist, dependent on length of body, side/front/rear heights and options.
Capacity: Dependent on dump body size; ranges from 2 yards to 5 yards
Dump Angle: 50-degree dump angle
Special Features: Double-wall body side with patented continuous formed body sidewall and fully enclosed top rail, full depth rear corner posts and enclosed front corner posts, plus interlaced understructure provides strength and rigidity.
Warranty: 1 year
Cost: Starting at $7,895

Rugby Manufacturing
Model No.: Landscape Dump Bodies
Materials: Depending on model, Rugby Landscape Dump Bodies are available in steel, stainless steel and aluminum.
Dimensions: Dependent on chassis cab to axle distance, chassis payload capacity and unique customer needs.
Weight: Start at 1,450 lbs., dependent on length of body, side/front/rear heights and materials and accessories chosen.
Capacity: Dependent on landscape body size; ranges from 2 yards to 19 yards.
Dump Angle: 50-degree dump angle
Special Features: Landscape dump bodies and hoists are precision engineered and manufactured to perform. Patented and industry leading EZ-Latch allows easy body access. The latch system is designed for quick opening and secure locking of tailgate.
Warranty: 3 years
Cost: Starting at $7,395

Pronovost Inc.
Model No.: P-510/3S
Materials: 3/16 inch steel deck, 12 gauge profiled side panels
Dimensions: 5' 2'' x 8' 3''
Weight: 2,100 lbs.
Capacity: Gross weight 10,000 lbs., payload 7,900 lbs.
Dump angle: 47 degrees (back and two sides)
Special features: Dumps on three sides, hinged side panels, automatic rear panel opening
Warranty: 1 year
Cost: Suggested retail $7,117

Redi Haul
Model No.: RH10UT
Materials: Slatted steel sides, nominal pine deck treated
Dimensions: L 10'' x W 60''
Weight: 3,930 lbs.
Carrying capacity: 2,600 lbs.
Maximum dump angle: 18'' deck height
Special features: Safety breakaway system with low charger without battery; safety chains with snap hook; sealed and shock mounted LED tail lights; sealed modular wiring system; hydraulic surge brakes on all wheels.
Warranty: 2 years structural
Cost: $2,990

SnowBear Limited
Model No.: DT48
Materials: Heavy duty wood plank floor and fully welded tubular steel frame for added strength and durability.
Dimensions: 53'' x 96''
Capacity: 2,150 lbs. payload
Special Features: 16'' sides with top rail, heavy duty square fenders and taillight splash guards to protect wiring and lens from gravel or loose debris. Ideal for landscaping or contracting businesses.
Warranty: 1 year manufacturer
Cost: $1,599.99