Dumper

A dumper is a four-wheeled open vehicle used to move bulk material on industrial job sites or for smaller construction and landscaping jobs. Often referred to as power buggies, these vehicles help in a variety of tasks such as concrete pouring and dumping, construction debris removal, landscaping, and on-site tool and equipment transportation. These vehicles are also used in cemeteries, golf courses and nurseries. The load skip is integrated in front of the driver and is used to dump the load. This is why the machine is known as a “dumper”.

Initially, dumpers were rear wheel drive vehicles. This diesel operated engine was started by hand cranking, while the skip was secured by the driver’s feet. As soon as the catch was released, it would be emptied at the desired place and raised by hand again. A modern day dumper can have a capacity of up to 10 tonnes. The dumper has a multi-cylinder diesel engine or a turbocharged engine. They have an electric start with hydraulics for tipping and steering. A dumper may have various features such as the ROPS (Roll-Over Protection) frame and FOPS (Falling Object Protection). Some dumpers have lifting skips that help discharging the material above ground level.