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What is a Tipper Van?

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Vanaways
22nd Aug 2022
What is a Tipper Van?

A tipper van is a light commercial vehicle capable of carrying a variety of loads and equipment. Tippers are equipped with an under-floor tipping system that allows you to tip the vehicle body to unload heavy loads at the rear of the vehicle. 

What are Tipper Vans Used For?

Commonly referred to as dump trucks, tipper trucks are used to help the construction world complete projects quickly, efficiently and safely.

The job of a tipper van is to lift and transport loose building materials such as asphalt, construction aggregate, dirt, grain, gravel, sand, snow and wood chips in bulk efficiently around a worksite.

Who Uses Tipper Vans?

Tippers are bought by a variety of customers. As well as construction businesses, they are purchased by companies involved in the agricultural, forestry and horticultural sectors, as well as by utility companies and local authorities.

What are the Benefits of Tipper Vans?

Tipping vans provide a number of benefits for commercial sites:

  • Lift heavy goods with ease – Tipping vans save the effort of manpower and do all the hard work for you 
  • Deposit heavy goods on-site – Even with extremely heavy cargo, a tipper van can transport and provide precise unloading
  • Cost-effective – Hiring one tipping van will cost a lot less than hiring several people to manually life, carry and deposit heavy materials from one site to another
  • Variety of tipper options – There are a range of tipper sizes perfect for any type of job

What Materials Can Tipper Vans Carry?

Tipper vans can help with materials such as:

  • Asphalt
  • Construction aggregate
  • Dirt
  • Grain
  • Gravel
  • Sand
  • Snow
  • Triple mix
  • Turf
  • Wood chips         

Things to Check Before Using a Tipper Van                                     

Before using a tipping van it is important to check:

  • The quick-release couplings
  • The brackets
  • The hose which connects the cylinder with the hydraulic system
  • Lubricate pivot points and tightening bolts that fix the brackets into place
  • The cylinder pressure 
  • The oil levels in the hydraulic system

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Vanaways Reviews

   
Zoe Batchelor

Zoe Batchelor

17 January 2025

"Love the van, Perfect as the spec I ordered, Saving up for the next one, thank you Adrian and Team, Boyd Batchelor, Tillage Nurseries"

Lisa Russell

Lisa Russell

05 August 2024

"Found these guys online and was a little bit wary to buy a new van from someone I hadn't heard of. From the off, the first phone call was professional and gave me all the information that I needed, Theo was great, helpful and I proceeded to order my new van, Paige sorted the paperwork quickly and efficiently and within 10 days I had my new van delivered! The price was very competitive and all parts of the transaction were easy and hassle free, wouldn't hesitate to recommend these guys, Thank you so much for a really good experience."

Yusuf U. Gadzama

Yusuf U. Gadzama

20 August 2024

"I was looking for a good deal on a van online and then came across Van away, at first I was a bit sceptical but later went ahead and bought a Peugeot boxer on an unbeatable price online. The sell team were fantastic all the way and very helpful to say the least. I will highly recommend Van away to anybody that's looking for a van of any kind. Thanks Van Away for your first class service and I will be looking forward to a future deal."

Clare Wood

Clare Wood

19 November 2024

"Just purchased a 2nd van through Vanaways to add to our company fleet. Steve Catley was helpful, communicative and informative all the way through the process. We would definitely use Vanaways again, and would not hesitate to recommend them."

Jay Pee Ay

Jay Pee Ay

05 December 2024

"Paige was outstanding in her responsiveness to what presented as a serious problem for our company. The finance company used by her company caused unnecessary and significant delays in the delivery of our van - the pain of which was mitigated somewhat by Paige's proactive communication, informative and realistic communication and very professional demeanour. I'd recommend her and she meant our view of Vanaways was overall positive."

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