Aspland Self Drive have a variety of tipper vans ready for hire.
But one of the most frequent questions we are asked is: what should I look for when choosing a tipper? Therefore, Aspland have created this handy blog to help you choose the best tipper for your needs, whether it be agricultural, horticultural or utility.
First, let’s get back to basics. A tipper van is a light commercial vehicle, fronted by either a single or double cab with flat bed back. The load is transported via the flat bed before being tipped out (hence the name “tipper” van) at the destination. This is achieved via a ram mechanism, which raises the front of the bed, tipping the load at the rear.
Tippers are commonly used to transport bulk loads, such as building materials, sand, gravel and cement. The tipping functionality is invaluable, due to its ability to speed up operations, ease manual work and doesn’t require other functions to unload the cargo.
Now we’ve established the basics, let’s talk choosing the best model of tipper for your needs.
There are a number of key things to consider. First, the payload. Obviously, the greater the load you need transporting, the greater the tipper payload required. Second, durability. A steel-bodied tipper may be better suited for transporting materials such as stone, as it can withstand knocks and dips in the road. Finally, the price. What is the budget your tipper hire? What features can you get at that price?
The key features you want from a tipper is (of course) a tipping function at the rear, and a bulkhead protection. This usually comes as standard, enabling a variety of loads to be secured easily and safely, protecting the cab. An ample ram mechanism to tip and release the load is essential, as well as a solid load bed with anti-corrosion standards and retaining boards to keep your load contained.
We hope this blog has made it clearer on what to look for when choosing your tipper.
At Aspland Self Drive, our tipper van hire starts at just £69.50 per day. All our vehicles include RAC cover and have a low cost deposit, so what are you waiting for? You can now book your van online using our online booking form. Simply select the vehicle you want, the dates you require, your approximate mileage, then submit the form. We look forward from hearing you very soon!