Dump trailers sit on a hydraulic lift system, which raises one side of the trailer for dumping the load. It can also lift either one end or side independently. Dump Trailers can be used to simplify the loading and unloading of materials, including bricks and soil, without having to use equipment that requires professional training, such as dump trucks. These machines offer some key benefits over normal trailers, which make them a smart choice for a wide range of projects.

The Perks of a Dump Trailer

1. Safety

These trailers are safer for your team than dump trucks or average trailers, as the lower load height and easy unloading reduce the risk of injury. Repeatedly lifting heavy materials high over the edge of a truck or trailer is an easy recipe for injury. The lower center of gravity the trailer also ensures safer driving and maneuvering since it’s less likely to tip than a taller trailer.

2. Easy Loading

Dump trailers sit lower to the ground than dump trucks and many other average trailers. This makes for easier loading, since your team does not need to lift the materials as high to get them in.

3. Quick & Easy Unloading

Unloading a heavy load by hand is time-consuming and labor-intensive. A dump trailer allows you to instantly unload wherever you want at the push of a button. The height of the trailer makes for easy unloading over a barrier as well since there’s no lifting required. Simply back up to the barrier and dump the material or debris into it.  

4. Versatility

This hauling equipment comes in two major designs: side and back dump. Side dumps are ideal for longer hauls, while back dumps are ideal for closer construction site work. Using a trailer rather than a dump truck also offers more economical versatility, since you can use the truck for other purposes when you don’t need the trailer. 

5. Cost-Effectiveness

A trailer is much more affordable to purchase and maintain than a dump truck. You likely already own a truck that can haul the trailer or would need to purchase one anyway. Between the low upfront costs and the saved labor costs of quicker loading and unloading, you can expect this equipment to save you money. 

Jackssons Trailers has been providing the best dump trailers in the Southwest since 1992. They are based in Albuquerque, NM, and have a large inventory of both new and used trailers for sale at fair prices. They also offer convenient factory pick-up options for local customers who want to save on shipping costs. Start shopping online and call (505) 884-0891 for assistance.