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Dump Trucks are essential vehicles used in mining, construction, and other industries for transporting massive volumes of materials such as gravel, dirt, ore, sand, and waste.
Dump trucks are off-road machines, and tipper trucks are on-road vehicles. If you are moving large volumes of materials in off-road conditions on your jobsite, then continue below for some handy hiring tips, rates, and payload information.
Dump trucks aren’t super common, they are certainly not as common as tipper trucks, even though they would be one of the most recognisable machines in earthmoving. They are big, expensive to buy, hard to move around and cost a fortune in maintenance. But nothing packs a payload punch like them.
The most common dump truck is the ADT - or articulated dump truck. They have a few alternative names, including Moxy, ADT and Arctic Dumpers. The next most popular dump truck is the Rigid Rear Dump Truck, or the type of dump truck used in mining and quarrying. The other types of dump trucks in this category are fairly rare, niche machines. Their use is explained below.
Type | Size | Dry Hire (Per Hour) | Wet Hire (Per Hour) |
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Articulated Dump Truck | 10 Tonne | $50 | $90 - $110 |
30 Tonne | $170 | $210 - $230 | |
40+ Tonne | $400+ | $440 - $460+ | |
Hi Rail Dump Truck | 15 - 25 Tonne | $150 - $200 | $200 - $250 |
Rigid Rear Dump Truck | 30 - 100 Tonne | $200 - $300 | $250 - $350 |
100 - 400 Tonne | $1,000 - $2,000 | $2,000 - $2,400+ | |
Site Dumpers & Front Tippers | 1 - 5 Tonne | $40 - $60 | $80 - $100 |
5 - 10 Tonne | $70 - $90 | $110 - $130 | |
Track Mounted Dump Truck | 20 - 30 Tonne | $180 - $220 | $220 - $260 |
Underground Dump Truck | 15 - 30 Tonne | $150 - $200 | $200 - $250 |
30 - 60 Tonne | $250 - $300 | $300 - $350 |
Note: All prices listed are estimates, exclude GST and are in AUD.
Type | Payload Range | Application |
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Articulated Dump Truck | 10 - 40+ Tonne | Civil earthmoving, major projects with limited space |
Hi Rail Dump Truck | 15 - 25 Tonne | Used on railway tracks for maintenance and construction |
Rigid Rear Dump Truck | 30 - 400+ Tonne | Mining applications, works in tandem with hydraulic excavators |
Site Dumpers & Front Tippers | 1 - 10 Tonne | Construction sites, small-scale projects |
Track Mounted Dump Truck | 20 - 30 Tonne | Rough terrains, mining, and large construction projects |
Underground Dump Truck | 15 - 60 Tonne | Underground mining and tunnelling projects |
Dump trucks are usually designed for off-road use, especially in rough terrains like construction sites, mines, and quarries. Their heavy-duty construction and large tires allow them to navigate uneven surfaces and carry heavy loads.
Tippers, on the other hand, are more common for on-road use. They are generally used to transport materials over long distances on paved roads, such as in urban and suburban settings.
It's common for some of our Seekers to think they need a dump truck when they really need a tipper truck. Our suppliers likely won’t hire you a dump truck for a day, or anything short of a week minimum. This is just due to the inconvenience and drama of moving them, particularly if they are a wide load or need a pilot vehicle. If you have a smaller job or a shorter contract duration, consider pivoting to hiring a tipper, which can also operate off-road.
At iseekplant, we connect you with professional dump truck hire companies across Australia. Whether you're working on a construction project, mining operation, or in a quarry, our network of experienced dump truck hire suppliers’ are ready to assist you.
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