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This section provides an overview for dump trucks as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 11 dump truck manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked dump truck companies as of February, 2025: 1.DEVELON, 2.L&T Construction & Mining Machinery, 3.Spartan Truck Company, Inc..
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A dump truck is a construction vehicle primarily used for transporting materials such as soil, crushed stone, and industrial waste on construction sites.
At the rear of the dump truck, there is a loading platform for carrying materials. This platform can be raised and lowered, allowing for easy unloading by tilting the platform when raised. The term "dump" refers to the action of unloading materials all at once.
The primary use of dump trucks is in transporting soil generated from excavation and digging operations on construction sites. Additionally, they are employed for transporting crushed stone from quarries and clearing snow in snowy regions, among various other applications.
Depending on the type, dump trucks are also utilized for transporting items like mini hydraulic shovels or forklifts. The versatility of dump trucks allows for various applications based on their size and type.
The distinctive feature of raising the loading platform, known as the dump-up mechanism, involves engaging the PTO switch and lifting the dump lever to raise the platform. PTO, short for Power Take-Off, converts the engine's power into operational power and is crucial for this function.
The loading platform is raised and lowered by extending and retracting hydraulic cylinders using hydraulic power. Lifting the lever raises the platform, while lowering the lever lowers the platform.
The structure of dump trucks consists of a chassis with a body superimposed on it. The chassis refers to the cabin (driver's seat) and the vehicle frame (skeleton). The chassis requires high rigidity to support the mounted body.
The body of the dump Ttruck is the loading platform mounted on the chassis. The platform includes side-opening and rear-opening tailgates, as well as a spill prevention device called a spill guard to prevent materials from spilling over the top.
In addition to the size of the vehicle, dump trucks come in various types suitable for specific applications.
This type is the most commonly seen dump truck capable of road travel. It comes in small, medium, and large sizes, often referred to as soil dump trucks or rear dump trucks.
Used in large-scale construction sites such as dam construction, this enormous dump truck has a maximum payload ranging from 20 tons to over 300 tons. It is essential for large construction sites but prohibited from regular road travel.
Designed for transporting materials other than soil, the sides and rear tailgate of this dump truck are higher. It is suitable for carrying relatively lightweight items such as feed, fertilizer, wood chips, and industrial waste. It is also known as a deep dump truck.
Besides tilting, this dump truck has a feature to slide the platform backward. This design allows the rear of the platform to touch the ground, making it useful for transporting mini shovels or forklifts.
It is a versatile dump truck suitable for transporting soil and machinery. It is also known as a slide dump.
This dump truck can tilt the platform in three directions: rear, left, and right, allowing for a broader range of unloading. While it has advantages in narrow construction sites and busy street construction sites, its complex structure makes it prone to breakdowns, and repairs can be costly.
Unlike the standard dump truck, this type has a rear gate that opens downward. While the standard dump truck opens the rear gate upward from the top pivot point, the L-Gate dump truck opens the rear gate downward from the bottom. The design allows for an open space without height restrictions, facilitating the unloading of large rocks and other items.
Designed for transporting hard loads like stones and rocks, this dump truck has a reinforced bed. The bed floor is strengthened, providing greater durability compared to a standard bed.
To drive a dump truck, a specific license is required, and the type of license varies based on the size of the dump truck. Additionally, there are rules and requirements for operating dump trucks.
Quasi-medium license (limited to under 5 tons) / Quasi-medium license
Under the Road Traffic Act, a quasi-medium license (limited to under 5 tons) or a quasi-medium license is required for driving a small dump truck.
Medium license
For driving a medium dump truck with a total vehicle weight of 5 tons or more but less than 11 tons (or under 8 tons in the case of an 8-ton limit), a medium license is necessary.
Large license
A large license is required for driving a large dump truck with a total vehicle weight exceeding 11 tons.
To operate dump trucks categorized as large dump trucks with a weight exceeding 11 tons on public roads, approval from the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is required. This involves obtaining a display number and affixing it to the vehicle. Additionally, the transport of loads exceeding the maximum payload is prohibited by law.
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SANY Group is a manufacturer of construction and industrial equipment founded in 1989 and based in Changsha, Hunan. The company specializes in heavy machinery including port and oil drilling machinery, construction and mining equipment, and onshore as well as offshore wind turbines. The company’s extensive product portfolio includes tunneling machinery such as mining trucks and roadheaders, pile drivers like diaphragm wall grabs and drilling rigs, and concrete machinery like mortar pumps and truck mixers. SANY Group’s clients include DHL, the Port of Rotterdam and the State Grid Corporation of China.
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Saic Hongyan Automotive Co. Ltd., established in 2003 and headquartered in Chongqing, China, is a heavy truck manufacturer under Saic Group. The company’s portfolio includes heavy-duty trucks, such as tractor units with detachable trailers and cargo trucks powered by compressed natural gas (CNG). It also manufactures dump or tipper trucks to transport and unload loose bulk materials and specialized trucks for various material forms. Certified with ISO 9001:2000, the company serves customers in over 40 countries across the Middle East, Central America, and Southeast Asia, supported by a service network comprising 300 top-tier heavy truck dealers and 1,000 service providers.
Ranking as of February 2025
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | DEVELON |
21.7%
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| 2 | L&T Construction & Mining Machinery |
13.0%
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| 3 | Spartan Truck Company, Inc. |
13.0%
|
| 4 | SHAANXI TIANHUI INLONG TRADING Co.,LTD |
8.7%
|
| 5 | Shandong Tangjun Ouling Automobile Manufacture Co., Ltd. |
8.7%
|
| 6 | SANY Group |
8.7%
|
| 7 | ShinMaywa Industries, Ltd. |
8.7%
|
| 8 | Xiamen King Long International Trading Co.,Ltd. |
4.3%
|
| 9 | China Construction Machinery Import & Export Co., Ltd. |
4.3%
|
| 10 | SAIC HONGYAN Automotive Co., Ltd |
4.3%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the dump truck page as of February 2025. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
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| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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Japan
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2 | 66.7% |
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China
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1 | 33.3% |
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