Tipper trailers for rubble, soil and gravel: making the right choice

Rubble, soil and gravel are among the most common loads on a tipper trailer – but not every model suits every bulk material equally well. Weight per cubic metre, side-wall height and flooring all determine the right choice.

Judging weight per cubic metre correctly

Gravel and rubble weigh considerably more per cubic metre than soil or green waste – often 1.5 to 1.8 tonnes per cubic metre. A tipper can look far from full with these materials while the payload limit is already reached. Always check the weight, not just the visible volume.

Side-wall height for light bulk material

With lighter soil or green waste, side-wall height matters more, since volume rather than weight tends to be the limiting factor. A model like the DK 3500 with higher side walls pays off if you regularly transport bulky, light material.

Flooring and cleaning

Sharp-edged rubble is harder on the load floor than fine soil. A rugged steel floor tolerates this better than more delicate finishes – sweeping it out regularly after unloading further extends the floor's service life.

Don't exceed the payload

With heavy bulk material like gravel especially, the payload limit is reached quickly. A tandem tipper like the TK 8000 offers considerably more reserve than a compact single-axle model and suits regular, larger quantities particularly well.

Conclusion

Choose your payload class based on the heaviest material you regularly transport – not the average. That way you avoid overloading and find a tipper trailer equally suited to rubble, soil and gravel.