Used dump trucks for sale by owners near you
Dump trucks are well known to any large-scale project due to their transportation and unloading capabilities for
loose
materials such as sand, dirt, or larger debris. Most construction projects involve some type of excavation or
demolition, and dump trucks are tried and true method when it comes to removal of said debris. Excavation and
removal of
debris are common to other industries such as mining, forestry and even urban landscaping which makes dump trucks a
versatile piece of equipment.
Ritchie List offers an excellent variety of dump trucks for sale by owners near you. Our verified sellers depend on
quality machinery to get the job done right, so you'll be confident when browsing for your next used dump truck.
Things to consider when buying a used dump truck
Dump trucks can be used across many industries and knowing which one you’ll be operating in will help you narrow
down your search as different types of dump trucks will operate efficiently in their designated sector. You’ll need
to consider the type of material you’ll be hauling, the type of terrain you will be driving on, and most importantly
the weight and capacity of your load.
Standard dump trucks
Standard dump trucks are the most common types of dump truck and often used for a variety of hauling tasks, mostly in
the construction industry. They
feature a hydraulic lift that raises and lowers the bed to offload or ‘dump’ materials from the rear.
Articulated dump truck
Articulated dump trucks have a hinge in the middle, allowing the front and back halves to move
independently. This allows for better maneuverability on rough terrain, thus a very common piece of equipment for
mining, oil & gas applications or in remote areas where traction is important.
Transfer dump truck
Transfer dump trucks are designed for long hauls and has a larger capacity than a standard
dump truck. It has a separate trailer known as a pup trailer, that can be attached to the main dump bed and unloaded
separately.
Side dump truck
This type of dump truck has a bed that tilts to the side to dump materials, rather than
lifting them
up. This is useful for hauling materials that are difficult to lift, such as sand or
gravel. Depending on the type of industry you'll be hauling materials for, a side trailer might be something to
consider.
It's important to carefully consider your needs and budget when choosing a dump truck. At
Ritchie
List, our wide inventory of used dump trucks comes from owners who need hard working
equipment that
they can depend on.
Dump trucks axle configurations
As mentioned earlier, dump trucks come equipped with various axle configurations in
the rear and
provide increased weight capacity, stability and overall maneuverability.
Single axle dump trucks
As the name suggest single axle dump trucks feature a single axle in the rear and
have the lowest weight capacity. These are usually based off of pickup trucks cabs with a
dump trailer in the rear. Single axle dump trucks are often used in urban areas for
landscapers to haul tools, smaller equipment, and soil.
Tandem axle dump truck
Tandem axle dump trucks feature two axles in the rear which provide increased
payload
capacity and overall stability over single axle dump trucks. Most models
will have a
payload capacity of 16-25 tons.
Tri axle & quad axle dump trucks
Tri-axle and quad-axle dump trucks have three or four sets of wheels,
respectively,
and are typically used for larger hauling tasks. They have the highest
weight capacity of all the dump truck configurations and are the most stable
when hauling very heavy loads.