If you are in the construction or transport industry, you will be familiar with the semi tipper trailer, which is mainly used for transporting sand, gravel, rock, and other construction materials. This is a highly efficient way which greatly increases the efficiency of transport. In the current guide, we will talk in detail about the various aspects of the semi tipper trailer.
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Semi tipper trailers have a hydraulic system that is powered by the tractor or a separate engine to lift the trailer bed and unload the load. We usually use them in the construction and transport industry. They are used to transport heavy loads of loose materials, such as sand, gravel, construction debris, etc. Semi tipper trailers are also known as dump semi trailers, which do not have any driving power of their own and need to be connected to a tractor in order to move.
The key point of tipper semi trailer is the hydraulic cylinder. When unloading the bulky goods, the lifting arm goes up and tilts the hopper by 45 degrees to make the goods slide down. Usually, the tipper trailer can carry 30-70 tons and these can be emptied within half an hour.
2.1 Rear Tipper
As you see, the rear tipper truck, or rear tipper semi trailer, unloads the goods through the rear door of the trailer. This unloading way is with narrow outlet but it can provide protection. Usually, rear tipper tractor trailers are used for transporting various construction materials such as rocks, sand, stones, or even coal.
When working, the hydraulic cylinder gives strength to lift the front part of the tipper, and the cargo will slide down spontaneously by gravity. According to the info we mentioned above, you don’t need to worry about scratching as the tipper is made of high-tensile Hardox steel. This unloading way is easier and can greatly save your laboring cost ( you don’t need to hire people for unloading).
It is worth noting that the rear tipper is a perfect semi trailer to carry goods with a large rest angle. The rear tipper is suitable for cargo with a large rest angle, so the maximum length is 12m.
2.2 Side Tipper
The side tipper is also common in the market. Similar to the rear tipper, it can also carry construction materials, but the side tipper allows you to unload the cargo by the side door.
A hydraulic cylinder is installed on the other side to make the tipper unload by the side door. The reason why use this design is sometimes the construction materials might be too big to pass through the back door, the offloading area might be small, and the side tipper has a smaller rest angle. Side tipper trailer can help us load bigger and more goods. This is the unparalleled feature of this model.
Also, the steel plate is made of Hardox high-strength type, which prevents damages that may happen during the unloading process.
side tipper trailerThe container tipper trailer is equipped with a hydraulic system that lifts and tilts the container for unloading cargo. The container tipper trailer is available in 20ft and 40ft to accommodate different container sizes and types.
The container flatbed trailer is also equipped with a hydraulic system that lifts and tilts the container for unloading cargo. With the difference container tipper trailer, the container flatbed trailer has a flatbed.
3. Types of Tilting Systems
3.1 Direct-Push Type
This is the most common way to unload the cargo. The mechanism is simple. Just push up the trailer and wait for the cargo to slide off. The bed plate on the trailer is equipped with a towing van, when finishing the unloading, it just uses the towing van to withdraw the tipper quickly and easily.
There is also a towing bar hinged to the sliding mechanism connected under the trailer’s bed. The bar is also linked by a connecting rod and the wheel, which makes it stabler.
When the sliding hinge slides to the back, shape changes happen to the rod-frame-bed arrangement while the trailer continues to tip.
Due to the reasonable design, you can lock the trailer in a designated position and the tipper can still be tilted back for the bed plate, then be at a higher horizontal level than in the running state.
The direct-push design can be fixed at the front, the rear, or the middle section, and the front push can be simple in structure and can give the operation a longer stroke.
3.2 Link Rods Type
4. Classification of Van Body Type
4.1 The Box Type
The box tipper semi trailer has a rectangular hopper and is simple in structure to bear hard and rough materials for your use. But the tow bar has been strengthened to support towing forces while working.
Also, to counteract the thrust forces, Panda designs the tow bar with better quality to ensure stable working performance during tipping. It can greatly improve driving safety.
The box type is the most ordinary model all over the world for its sturdy quality and high efficiency. Speaking of the sturdy, the front end of the tow bar is designed with a fastening with a coupling part, and there are 2 fixing points at least on the bar’s surface to help fix the bed plate by locking the trailer on the road or in other terrible road conditions.
4.2 The U Type
The U-type tipper trailer is quite a pop star in Panda Mech’s catalog. Its’ feature is the shape of the tanker. As you can see in the picture below, this type of trailer has a bending on the corners, and this is to facilitate the unloading operation by improving the unloading speed. Also, it can unload bulky goods with no residue stuck in the corners. At present, it is the most efficient model in tipper semi trailer.
To enhance the wearing-resistant ability, the tanker plate is made of highly strengthened one-piece steel. This can prevent rupture or torsion in the working process and provide a longer service life.
The U-type tipper semi trailer is usually with lightweight but can transport large loads stably and quickly. The center of gravity of this semi is lower, which can guarantee safety in the driving process.
Operating semi tipper trailer is a very simple thing, drive semi tipper trailer to a designated location, then use a bulldozer or other machinery to load the goods into semi tipper trailer, load it and transport it to the destination. Unloading then begins, through the control system, lifting the cylinder to unload the cargo. (More about how to operate semi tipper trailer)
Semi tipper trailers have many different capacities and dimensions. Panda Mech max semi tipper trailer capacity is 150 tons. Common semi tipper trailer capacities are 30 tons, 50 tons, and 80 tons.
5. Why Choose Panda Mech Tipper semi Trailers?
When buying a tipper truck trailer, there are four points your need to consider carefully: the specifications, the spare parts and materials’ quality, the safety, and the design.
The Panda Mech dump semi trailer is the one that can meet these requirements and help to complete your work efficiently.
As we all know, a dump truck trailer is usually used for transporting aggregates, sand, and asphalt… These rough and abrasive materials need a highly strengthened steel plate to prevent crush and torsion. For this we use Hardox steel with 500 HBW, such a design can also guarantee operation safety.
The flat floor under the round tanker helps lower the center of gravity, and this can also greatly increase the wearing-resistant ability as well as the driving safety.
Panda’s dump semi trailer loading capacity is usually from 30 to 80 tons. The whole structure has been designed to bear heavy loads and keep it stable while driving on terrible roads.
6. Tipper semi Trailer Options to Consider in Different Applications
Now you have all the tips that need to be considered while purchasing, it is easier for you to choose the most suitable type to finish your transportation duty. Now you can choose rear tipper, side tipper, bottom tipper to transport efficiently according to your specific needs.
In Panda Mech’s tipper catalog, you can find loading capacity from lightweight 30 tons to heavy-duty 80 tons. Also, you can customize your tipper in dimensions or spare parts, and choose different tipping materials like carbon steel, aluminum, and stainless steel.
But please note that every model has its application range, and we will provide full services for you to help choose the most suitable configuration to ensure compatibility.
4 axle tipper semi trailerThe Loading Capacity
If you are to load bigger or more loads, choosing the rear tipper is the best choice. It can provide a fast unloading speed with convenience to free manual operation.
It is also suitable for two materials that are hard to handle, such as demotion debris. Due to the tough platform, structure, and tipper hopper, it can fight against harsh abrasion and crush.
The Appropriate Model
Before placing the order, there are two points that you need to know as thoroughly as possible. One is the dimension of your unloading space. This point determines the model you will choose. As we mentioned above, the side tipper trailer is good at offloading at smaller places while the rear tipper is more suitable at wider places. So be clear about the unloading space dimension before choosing the model. Also, if you are not sure which one is appropriate, welcome to contact us.
Another point is the size of your cargo. Though they are all debris, some are smaller. Under such conditions, rear tipper with U-shape is better for you. It can provide fast unloading thoroughly. But if the debris is larger and heavier, then choosing a side tipper can never be wrong.
The Stable Design
The hydraulic rams offer great power when dumping. This requires a higher-quality cylinder. Make sure the cylinder is from world-famous brands, such as HYVA used by Panda. This will give you a firm backup when dealing with a heavy-duty job.
The reason why we should choose such a cylinder is that it is stabler in holding up the tipper. As a result, it can guarantee a stable offloading process as well as the operators’ safety.
The rational trailer structure design is another thing you need to check carefully. These include the design and the welding seams. If possible, go to factory to check whether the trailer structure is compact enough and whether the welding seams are closely connected with no obvious juncture. As it were, these concerns the safety and life while you are on the road.
If It Is Made of High-tensile Material
In market, there is various steel and the quality is mixed. In that case, it is important to select the high-quality one.
The best steel is Hardox steel. Panda has used Hardox steel for tipper trailer manufacturing for over 10 years. The biggest advantage of this material is the high-strength texture. It can serve for over 7 years. With the polyurethane painting on, the whole tipper semi trailer will be free of rupture and torsion, neither corrosion nor rust.
55t dump trailer 7Conclusion
In all, the design of our tipper semi trailer is in concert with the market demand. Its’ automatic offloading system facilitates your work. It is suitable for heavy-duty factories to greatly improve working efficiency. The spare parts, the materials, and the design of Panda’s tipper semi trailer are all sophisticated and superior, and welcome to contact us to further discuss the specification and price.
If the semi tipper trailer cannot be rise, we should check the following parts:
Check the force harvester: First, check whether the drive shaft connected to the oil pump rotates. If not, it indicates that there is a problem with this part of the force harvester.
Check the pump: Check whether the pump steering is correct and whether the pump is damaged.
Check the distribution valve: Check whether the gas pipe on the distribution valve is damaged or not.
Check to see if the solenoid valve that controls the lift is connected upside down.
Elimination method:
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Semi tipper trailer cannot be used to transport liquids. It is generally used to transport sand, stones, and other items. If you need to transport the liquids, it is recommended that you use the fuel tanker trailer.
Different semi tipper trailer manufacturers can provide different load capacities of the semi tipper trailer, Panda Mech can provide a maximum load of the semi tipper trailer is 150 tons. Payload is determined by design, dimension, etc.
Yes, the semi tipper trailer is a good choice for long-distance transportation.
Every time we use semi tipper trailer, we should check the tires, braking system, oil cylinder, etc. In order to improve the service life of the semi tipper trailer, we have cleaned or maintained the trailer every time after use. It is also a good choice to maintain the trailer once every 15-30 days.
How to Choose a Vehicle, According to different Usage & Work Conditions!
Dump Truck
1- Mining place using: According to your requirements, the engine could choose 290 - 420hp. Choosing the short wheel base to improve the strength of the frame and vehicle trafficability. For gearbox, 9 speed transmission with bigger input torque. For drive axle, mining use drive axle is required with double reduction, differential lock and inter differential. For tire, we recommend to choose radial tire like 12.00R20. The dumping body can be made to mining use. For carrying big stones, the rear door of dumping body can be removed. The thickness of steel can be made to bottom 12mm, side and back 10mm to meet the requirement in mining, About tipper systemm, you can choose middle tipping or front tipping. Usually front tipping with HYVA tipping system is considered to be strong and stable. Usually the length of dumping body is 4800 - 5600mm.
2-The City Building: These trucks are usually traveling in city road with traveling distance less than 200kms. The engine power with 336hp or 380hp is the best choice. 6x4 drive type or 8x4 drive type according to the loading weight. For gearbox, 10 speed or 12 speed is better. Doulbe reduction axle, ratio is from 4.42 to 5.73. Better chosse radial tire. Usually the lenght of dumping body for 6x4 is 5600 - 6000mm; for 8x4 truck is from 6200 - 8500mm.
3- The Used for transportation distance more than 200km: The drive axle can choose ratio 4.42 or 4.8 and better use 8x4 to carry more each time to save time. Gearbox can choose 10 or 12 speeds. Tubeless tire is also good for these trucks. Body length is from 6200 - 8500mm, front tipping.
4- How to choose the truck tipping system?
Bucket Capacity: 15CBM-18CBM Middle/front tipping system
Bucket Capacity: 20CBM-25CBM Front tipping system
Bucket Capacity: Over 25CBM Front tipping system with HYVA brand
Tractor Truck
1- Carrying containers on deck: The terminal tractor truck with side cabin is your best choice. The best engine power is 260hp or 290hp with low rotate speed and large torque engine. The traveling speed is less than 45km/h and the towing weight is less than 60tons.
2- Logistics company transportation with towing weight less than 35tons on the high way: For logistic company, time is very important. The high speed truck is your best choice. Because these trucks will travel one first-class highway, the big engine power is the best choice, like 336hp, 371hp, 420hp. Al-alloy gearbox with 10 to 16 forward shift, single reduction axle with smal ratio less than 4, and tubeless raidal like 295/80R22.5 or 315/80R22.5 models. Economical speed are 75 - 105km/h. Also you can choose air deflector and side over plate, which can reduce te air resistance and fuel-saving when driving.
3- The heavy loading tractor truck, towing weight between 50tons -- 7otons: The tractor truck with 420hp engine power is the best to be suggested, double reduction axle with bigger ratio like 4.42 or 4.8, radial tire model 11.00R20 or 12.00R20. Economical speed is 72 - 90km/h.
4- For super heavy load tractor truck, transporting big heavy cargo and towing weight more than 100tons: Super strong truck frame, engine more than 420hp, radial tire, driving speed less than 55km/h, big drive axle ratio like 5.73, double reduction axle.
5- Extreme road conditions: we recommend all wheel drive trucks, like 4x4, 6x6 and even 8x8, 10x10 if necessary.
Container Semi Trailer
1- Skeleton Container Semi Trailer: 2axles and 3axles(FUWA or BPW brand, 13tons or 16 tons), loading 20ft/40ft container. This model also has two kinds:gooseneck type and straight beam. You can choose any type upon your need.
2- Flatbed Container Semi-Trailer: 2 axles and 3 axles(FUWA or BPW brand, 13tons or 16tons), loading 20ft/40ft container, it can work both at the port and high way for transportation.
3- Container Self Loading Trailer: Equiped with front and back cranes, both are installed in a semi trailer chassis, both of which can slip before and after on the chassis by wireless remote control operation, which can realize the auto loading and unloading of container, manual operation is reserved. With compact structure, reliable running, easy operation, high working efficiency, the semi trailer is widely used in ports, railway stations, freigh yard container handing and transportation.
Tipper Semi Trailer
1- Rear Tipping Semi Trailer: Its body length can be 8m to 13m to meet your construction needs.
2- Side Tipping Semi Trailer: It nees a broad, wide and flat working site, it is with shift cyliner, so the stability is in creased. Its biggest loading capacity can be 80--100tons.
Special Purpose Semi Trailer
1- Low Bed Semi Trailer: It is for delivery construction machinery such as excavator, bulldozer, wheel loader. It can load 20 to 80tons according to the trailer dimension. It also can be extra strengthened if needed.
2- Tank Semi Trailer: The fuel tank trailer has 2 axles or 3 axles according to different size. Different material can be used upon the medium it be filled fuel, crude oil, diesel, petroleum. Tanker body can have several compartments upon your needs.
3- Powder Material Semi Trailer (Bulk Cement Trailer): Mainly used for cemnt, cement warehouse and large construction sites, can save a lot of packaging materials and loading and unloading work.
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