Tipper truck size and capacity guide

Truck comparison guide

Tipper Truck Sizes and Capacity Guide

Compare common tipper truck sizes, indicative payload ranges and typical job applications before requesting a quote.

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Compare tipper truck size ranges

Use these ranges as a starting point, then confirm the exact truck during the quote and booking process.

Indicative payload range

1.5–5 tonnes

Compact and light rigid trucks

Small tippers

Suitable for smaller material quantities, tighter site access, landscaping and light construction jobs.

  • 2-tonne tipper
  • 3-tonne tipper
  • 5-tonne tipper

Indicative payload range

5–22 tonnes

Medium and heavy rigid trucks

Rigid tippers

Suitable for excavation, civil works and bulk construction-material cartage.

Indicative payload range

22–60 tonnes

High-capacity haulage configurations

Truck combinations

Suitable for larger earthworks, civil infrastructure, quarry work and repeat bulk haulage.

Truck formats

Browse common tipper truck types

Choose by material, quantity, route and site access—not appearance alone.

Small single-axle tipper truck

Small Tippers

Compact rigid

Tighter access and smaller material quantities

Available through the quote flow
Bogie-drive 6x4 tipper truck

Bogie Tipper

Bogie-drive rigid

Soil, spoil, aggregates and construction cartage

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8 wheeler rigid tipper truck

8 Wheeler Tipper

Multi-axle rigid

Construction, excavation and earthworks

Available through the quote flow
10 wheeler rigid tipper truck

10 Wheeler Tipper

Large multi-axle rigid

Civil, excavation and bulk material jobs

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Truck and dog tipper combination

Truck and Dog

Truck + dog trailer

Bulk earthworks and repeat cartage

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Truck and quad dog tipper combination

Super and Quad Dog

High-capacity truck + dog

Civil works and high-volume material cartage

Available through the quote flow
Semi tipper truck and trailer

Semi Tipper

Articulated tipper

Large construction, quarry and industrial jobs

Available through the quote flow
Heavy truck and dog haulage configuration

Heavy Configurations

Route-specific heavy combination

Approved quarry, industrial and high-productivity haulage

Available through the quote flow

Match the job

What determines the right truck size?

Material density, legal payload, site access and the required number of loads all affect the choice.

Material type and estimated quantity

Loading and unloading method

Site access, entrance width and turning room

Route, distance and operating conditions

Check the material before choosing a truck

The same volume can produce very different load weights depending on the material and moisture. Declare the material accurately so the truck can be matched safely.

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