What To Know About Articulated Dump Trucks

What is an Articulated Dump Truck?

Although dump trucks can all look similar there are some significant differences that separate the different types, which are articulated and rigid. If you need to haul heavy loads across rough terrain and maneuver around tight corners then an articulated dump truck is the answer. Their hauling capabilities make them necessary on a number of job sites. Articulated dump trucks have a point of ‘articulation’ behind the cab – where it is attached to the vehicle’s tipping body. This makes the truck easier to maneuver, with its increased range of flexibility to pivot. Whereas rigid dump trucks are as you imagine, more rigid.


What is an Articulated Dump Truck Be Used For?

Articulated dump trucks are perfect for a vast range of mining, quarry, and construction projects as their main functions are hauling, moving, and dumping materials. However, the dump on the trailer can be switched with a water tank, concrete mixer, or container to best fit the job site requirements.


What to Consider When Buying

Should You Get a New or Used Truck?

With this question comes more, do you have the budget? If you have the budget for a brand-new machine is that where you want to spend it? If you do not then best to buy used and put the money to possible better use.

Do You Know Any Good Truck Dealers?

Make sure you chose the right dealer; you don’t want to make a huge investment and receive no after-sale support. At Omnia Machinery we provide our customers with all information and pictures with their quotation before any sale is agreed upon. We are here to support you before, during and after the transaction and keep you informed throughout the whole process enabling you to purchase in confidence.

Do You Know the Truck’s Features?

Like most machinery, different trucks are suitable for different tasks. before you but ensure you have mapped out the working conditions of where it will be used. Try to avoid choosing a dumper with unnecessary features which won’t benefit you. But also make sure it has the specific features you require. Basically, read the manual before you purchase anything.

Have You Compared Prices?

Make sure you shop around and compare prices before making your decision on if to buy this truck and if it but it new or used. When purchasing a dump truck a lot of factors are to be contemplated, like shipping, type of model and the seller’s rates along with other considerations.


When you purchase construction machinery you always have to give it a lot of thought. But as long as you are sure it is right for your budget and project then you are on the right track.


We offer a range of different-sized dump trucks from leading manufacturers such as DoosanVolvoTerex and Komatsu. At Omnia Machinery we have a selection of dumpers available now in different makes and models that are constantly updated for you to browse. With much experience in the field of sourcing articulated dump trucks, we have the skills and expertise you need to find the right plant for your job. So contact us at [email protected] and we will help you find the right truck for the job.