Tipper trailers make life easier for a number of different industries.
Their ability to transport and unload large consignments makes them a valuable tool for handling bulk materials.
So, how do they work?
Well, read on to find out all about how hydraulic tipper trailers can revolutionise transport for the farming, construction, landscaping, transport, and waste management industries.
How Do Hydraulic Tipper Trailers Work?
What Is A Tipper Trailer?
A tipper trailer, also known as a hydraulic trailer, is a type of trailer that specialises in the transport and unloading of bulky items, or large loads of materials. They are known as tipper trailers as they can literally “tip” the contents of their cargo bed at a desired location.
A tipper trailer usually has these features:
- Structure: Like most trailers, a tipper trailer has a sturdy construction. It consists of a double axle trailer chassis base, with a steel box attached to that chassis by a hinged pivot point.
- Steel box: The steel box is where your towing contents are placed. Lucca steel boxes have a flat base and are constructed with high sides so that the materials are contained while in transit. To further protect the contents, you can also choose to add on a cage.
- Hydraulics: Tipper trailers are equipped with hydraulics. That gives them the power to tip out the trailer contents via the controlled raising and lowering of the steel box cargo bed. The hydraulics tilt the steel box, pushing it upwards, using gravity to slide the materials out.
- Wired Remote: Each Lucca hydraulic trailer comes with a wired remote, that allows you to control the tipping function. With the wired remote, the operator can raise and lower the steel box to control the angle it sits at. This allows the unloading process to be precise and controlled.
- Electric Braking: A safety feature of all Lucca tipper trailers is the inclusion of an electronic braking system for enhanced braking ability.
Available in a range of sizes to accommodate different materials and needs, tipper trailers are the perfect solution for easily unloading bulk materials.
How Does A Hydraulic Tipper Trailer Work?
Perfect for unloading things like gravel, firewood, sand, agricultural supplies, building items or waste products, a hydraulic tipper trailer tilts its main cargo bed to tip the load at a desired location.
It does that by:
Loading
The tipper trailer has a flat steel box for a cargo bed. The standard resting position of the steel bed is horizontal, providing a flat surface for goods to be loaded. Lucca tipper trailers all contain high sides and a droppable tailgate to contain the items. They also have high payloads, able to carry 2000kg+ loads if necessary.
Towing
The sturdy construction makes a Lucca tipper trailer easy to tow. Stable on the road and easily connected to your towing vehicle, these trailers will transport any load efficiently. It also has enhanced safety features like an electronic braking system and the ability to add on aspects like a cage, lockable toolbox or tarpaulin frame.
Tipping
When it is time to unload the trailer, the hydraulics come into play. Controlled by a wired remote, you can activate the hydraulics system to manoeuvre the steel box cargo bed. A hydraulic cylinder positioned in the middle of the trailer is able to extend or retract, pushing against the steel box to tilt it upwards and downwards.
Unloading
The trailer’s clever hydraulic system and gravity take care of the work here, there is no manual lifting required. Simply let down the tailgate, then using the wired remote, control the tilt of the steel box so that the materials slide out onto the desired area. The remote allows you to control the angle of the tilt to monitor the speed of the unload. You can stop the tilting process at the perfect spot to control the unloading rate.
Resetting
Once your trailer is fully unloaded, you can then use the controls on the remote to reverse the hydraulics and return the steel box to its original horizontal position. The trailer is then ready to refill with the next load when needed.
Need A Hydraulic Tipper Trailer?
Hydraulic Tipper trailers are an extremely handy resource for professions that have to haul and dump materials like sand, garden waste, gravel or building items. They allow you to quickly and efficiently transport and unload without the need for manual lifting or shovelling.
Here at Lucca Trailers, we stock a range of tipper trailers in various sizes and payloads. So, we’ll have the perfect tool for the job.
You can browse our range of hydraulic tipper trailers here, or see our range of mnual single axle tipping trailers here, or get in touch with our team if you have any queries
