Dumpers, also called dumper trucks or pickup dumpers, transport different types of materials in various industries such as construction, manufacturing, waste handling and hospitality. Dumpers reduce labor costs and save employees from injuries caused by lifting and moving heavy materials.

To select a dumper, you must know the following three things:

1. The type of material and overall payload
2. The location and loading/unloading access available for the dumpers (flat surface, hilly area, uneven roads, etc.)
3. The manufacturers and suppliers of good quality dumpers

Action Steps
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Analyze your requirements and research different types of dumpers

Dumpers are available with different payload capacities and dumping heights. In addition, you can choose dumpers based on the direction of loading and unloading. For example, you can choose dumpers with front, side or back loading/unloading features. Dumpers can transfer different types of materials including powders, pellets, plastics, glass, rubber, paper, vegetables, fruits and castings. Before buying a dumper, you can evaluate it based on the above options available in the market to find the best product that suits your application requirements.

I recommend: You can get information on dumpers with different payload sizes at dumper manufacturing companies such as AUSA Centre S.L. and Barford . You can also see pictorial representation of dumpers used for different materials at Dumpers Unlimited.

Shop for your dumpers through manufacturers' websites

Once you understand your requirements, you are ready to select the specific manufacturer to buy the right kind of dumper.

I recommend: You can buy dumpers from C&H, which provides a wide range of dumpers including trash can dumpers, pallet dumpers, drum dumpers and others. McClure Industries, Inc is another dumper manufacturer that can help you in buying an appropriate product. DIECI is a construction equipments manufacturer that provides a variety of products including dumpers. You can buy a bell dumper from Mascus and a mini dumper from Hinowa.

Find an online marketplace for dumpers

You can visit various online directories and marketplaces to select an appropriate dumper from different manufacturers.

I recommend: You can register at Core Index and the dumper distributors will contact you directly. You can further compare different types of dumpers from different manufacturers on Global Spec. Moreover, you can get a list of dumper suppliers and distributors at Direct Industry.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Select dumpers that have powerful engines to carry the materials easily.
• •  Select dumpers that come with a manufacturing guarantee or a warranty.
• •  Select dumper manufacturers that have a strong after-sales service and spare parts distribution network.