Dump Trucks For Sale

Dump Trucks For Sale. If you are in the market for a dump truck then look at the major brands first. Whatever make truck you buy make sure there is a dealer and parts source nearby so you don't have to drive 150 miles for parts and service when you need it. The truck should be at least 400 HP. If you will do a lot of off road rough terrain work then a spring chassis is the best. Air ride is OK for hard road work. The axels will depend on your state and area of operation. The front axle should be 20,000 with 46,000 on the rears. A drop axel should be 20,000 also. Check the requirements so you stay legal over your entire route. The box should be a light weight steel box. An aluminum box is OK for top soil and gravel. The problem with aluminum is that the soil sticks to it when its wet so using an aluminum box in the rain will cause your empty weight to increase. A lightweight steel box is your best choice because then you can haul anything. When looking at dump trucks for sale get one with a 40 to 50 ton hoist.

Here are the major chassis used for dump trucks;

Finding work is just a matter of networking. Call excavation companies, and other haulers. Make the rounds of construction sites, quarries, and visit work sites, talk to truckers and ask for leads and tips to get business. Put an ad in the paper. It may take a little bit of leg work, talking, and phone work but eventually you will get on some lists and then you will start getting calls.

While shopping for dump trucks for sale don't forget dump truck insurance. Contact the major insurance companies. You may save a little money with a cut rate company but then when you need them their service may be cut rate too.

If insurance is a problem then check into a lease. There are many companies that will lease your dump truck service and then they provide the insurance.