Local dump work

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Logan76, Feb 13, 2011.

  1. Feb 13, 2011 #1
    Logan76

    Logan76 Crusty In Training

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    Quick question, If you were to buy a dump truck for local work (tri-axle), would you buy a steel body or aluminum? Either truck your going to limit what kind of work you can do effectively. I'm just curious what ya'll think. thanks.
     
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  3. Feb 13, 2011 #2
    ampm wayne

    ampm wayne Heavy Load Member

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    I would buy a steel bed.

    An aluminum bed is an advantage if you are going to get paid by the ton.

    Steel beds are more versatile. You will be able to use your truck on a vast variety of job sites.

    I think you will be far less limited if you go with a steel bed.
     
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  4. Feb 13, 2011 #3
    Logan76

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    That's what I was thinking myself, the only thing I couldn't haul with the steel bed would be coal, and it's harder to get that work around here anyhow.
     
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  5. Feb 13, 2011 #4
    rbht

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    My fahter and brother have 1 steel and 1 alum body and they both stand up about the same, the alum dump has a liner on the floor and half way up and have never had an issue with it. They haul everything from sand and gravel to stone, stumps and rip rock/large rock. If your going to haul alot of lagre rock or demo i would definatly go with steel but for everyday general construction alum will work just fine and save some wieght.
     
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