Dump trucks or production trucks are those that are used for transporting loose material such as sand, dirt, and gravel for construction. The typical dump truck is equipped with a hydraulically operated open box bed hinged at the rear, with the front being able to be lifted up to allow the contents to fall out on the ground at the site of delivery.
Dump trucks for sale come in many different configurations with each one specified to accomplish a specific task in the construction chain.
Standard dump truck The standard dump truck is a full truck chassis with the dump body mounted onto the frame. The dump body is raised by a hydraulic ram lift that is mounted forward of the front bulkhead, normally between the truck cab and the dump body.
The standard dump truck also has one front axle, and one or more rear axles which normally has dual wheels on each side. The common configurations for standard dump trucks include the six wheeler and ten wheeler.
Transfer dump truck For the amount of noise made when transferring, the transfer dump truck is easy to recognize. It’s a standard dump truck that pulls a separate trailer which can be loaded with sand, asphalt, gravel, dirt, etc. The B box or aggregate container on the trailer is powered by an electric motor and rides on wheels and rolls off of the trailer and into the main dump box. The biggest advantage with this configuration is to maximize payload capacity without having to sacrifice the maneuverability of the short and nimble dump truck standards.
Semi trailer end dump truck The semi end dump truck is a tractor trailer combination where the trailer itself contains the hydraulic hoist. The average semi end dump truck has a 3 axle tractor that pulls a 2 axle semi trailer. The advantage to having a semi end dump truck is rapid unloading.
Semi trailer bottom dump truck A bottom dump truck is a 3 axle tractor that pulls a 2 axle trailer with a clam shell type dump gate in the belly of the trailer. The biggest advantage of a semi bottom dump truck is the ability to lay material in a wind row. This type of truck is also maneuverable in reverse as well, unlike the double and triple trailer configurations.
Double and triple trailer The double and triple bottom dump trucks consist of a 2 axle tractor pulling a semi axle semi trailer and an additional trailer. These types of dump trucks allow the driver to lay material in wind rows without having to leave the cab or stop the truck. The biggest disadvantage is thedifficulty in going in reverse.
Side dump trucks Side dump trucks consist of a 3 axle trailer pulling a 2 axle semi trailer. It offers hydraulic rams that tilt the dump body onto the side, which spills the material to the left or right side of the trailer. The biggest advantages with these types of dump trucks are that they allow rapid unloading and carry more weight than other dump trucks.
In addition to this, side dump trucks are almost impossible to tip over while dumping, unlike the semi end dump trucks which are very prone to being upset or tipped over. The length of these trucks impede maneuverability and limit versatility.
Off road dump trucks Off road trucks resemble heavy construction equipment more than they do highway dump trucks. They are used strictly for off road mining and heavy dirt hauling jobs, such as excavation work. They are very big in size, and perfect for those time when you need to dig out roads and need something to haul the massive amounts of dirt to another location.
Oct 29, 2008
Oct 26, 2008
Buyers pay more for fewer car plates
Car plate prices rose at auction in Shanghai yesterday despite the slump in auto sales, as a reduced number of plates for sale and the release of customized licenses stimulated market demand.
The average price for a car plate rose to 33,224 yuan, up from 31,788 yuan in September, according to auction organizer, Shanghai International Commodity Co Ltd.
The lowest price rose 3,300 yuan to 32,600 yuan in October compared to the previous month.
The price increase was widely anticipated before auction as the government only put 5,000 car plates up for sale, the smallest quota for the year.
From October, auto buyers have been able to select both English letters and numbers to customize their car plate numbers, thus reducing the interest in pre-issued plates.
"Plate prices climbed in the second hand market before the auction with the highest price surging to 35,000 yuan," said a dealer, surnamed Feng, from Shanghai General Motors.
"But the final increase was less than expected, reflecting the overall weak market demand for plates due to slow vehicle sales," she said.
The number of bidders dropped to 11,882, compared to 13,451 in August and 16,783 for July. Passenger car sales dropped 6.4 percent year-on-year in August.
The average price for a car plate rose to 33,224 yuan, up from 31,788 yuan in September, according to auction organizer, Shanghai International Commodity Co Ltd.
The lowest price rose 3,300 yuan to 32,600 yuan in October compared to the previous month.
The price increase was widely anticipated before auction as the government only put 5,000 car plates up for sale, the smallest quota for the year.
From October, auto buyers have been able to select both English letters and numbers to customize their car plate numbers, thus reducing the interest in pre-issued plates.
"Plate prices climbed in the second hand market before the auction with the highest price surging to 35,000 yuan," said a dealer, surnamed Feng, from Shanghai General Motors.
"But the final increase was less than expected, reflecting the overall weak market demand for plates due to slow vehicle sales," she said.
The number of bidders dropped to 11,882, compared to 13,451 in August and 16,783 for July. Passenger car sales dropped 6.4 percent year-on-year in August.
Oct 19, 2008
Go Karts
This article will give an outline of everything about go karts, including - equipment, history, racing, setup styles, specifications, and much more.
Go Karting is a hobby that many of us try when we are young, as it is extremely fun and exhilarating for those under the legal driving age of regular cars. Kart racing is generally the stepping stone for racing other types of cars when a certain level of experience and age has been acquired. The next step after the go kart is things like the V8’s, rally cars and just general race built cars, then the peak is to move into formula 1.
Go karts were originally designed in 1956 in California by a veteran hot rodder Kurtis Kraft, and their popularity quickly spread to other countries around the world and currently has a very large following in Europe.
The engine in go karts is what separates them from their younger cousin, the soapbox car which is what the younger kids generally have a lot of fun with. There are many different sizes and types of engines which can push the go kart to quite incredible speeds for its small size. A 100cc formula A kart with a 2 stroke engine and overall weight of 150kg’s including the driver can reach a dizzying speed of 85mph (140km/h) and can accelerate from 0-60mph in under 4.5 seconds. A 125cc kart can do 0-60 in just a fraction over 3 seconds and reaches top speeds of 115mph (185km/h)!
Components
Chassis
The chassis in a go kart is made of steel tubing and has to be quite flexible because there is no suspension in karts because of the lack of space and weight reduction needs.
Engine
2 Stroke – These engines were originally extracted from motorcycles, but because of the increasing popularity of go karts, specialized manufacturers of kart only engines have emerged, creating even more specific engines to power the karts.
4 Stroke – These engines are usually the same as those used in lawn mowers, with air cooling. They generally provide between 5 and 20 horse power, however there are some specialized 4 stroke engines for karting that create between 15 and 40 horse power and around 11,000rmp.
Tires
The tires on go karts are commonly made of the same materials as the tires on normal race cars, and go karts use different tires for different track conditions, however they are a lot smaller because of the low profile of the kart, and are still quite wide to enhance grip and control on the track at high speeds.
So as you can see, go karts are a very enjoyable hobby, but can also be taken as far as the enthusiast wishes, with racing and modifications. It seems very simple to the unaware spectator, but is actually quite complex when research is taken to a deeper level.
Go Karting is a hobby that many of us try when we are young, as it is extremely fun and exhilarating for those under the legal driving age of regular cars. Kart racing is generally the stepping stone for racing other types of cars when a certain level of experience and age has been acquired. The next step after the go kart is things like the V8’s, rally cars and just general race built cars, then the peak is to move into formula 1.
Go karts were originally designed in 1956 in California by a veteran hot rodder Kurtis Kraft, and their popularity quickly spread to other countries around the world and currently has a very large following in Europe.
The engine in go karts is what separates them from their younger cousin, the soapbox car which is what the younger kids generally have a lot of fun with. There are many different sizes and types of engines which can push the go kart to quite incredible speeds for its small size. A 100cc formula A kart with a 2 stroke engine and overall weight of 150kg’s including the driver can reach a dizzying speed of 85mph (140km/h) and can accelerate from 0-60mph in under 4.5 seconds. A 125cc kart can do 0-60 in just a fraction over 3 seconds and reaches top speeds of 115mph (185km/h)!
Components
Chassis
The chassis in a go kart is made of steel tubing and has to be quite flexible because there is no suspension in karts because of the lack of space and weight reduction needs.
Engine
2 Stroke – These engines were originally extracted from motorcycles, but because of the increasing popularity of go karts, specialized manufacturers of kart only engines have emerged, creating even more specific engines to power the karts.
4 Stroke – These engines are usually the same as those used in lawn mowers, with air cooling. They generally provide between 5 and 20 horse power, however there are some specialized 4 stroke engines for karting that create between 15 and 40 horse power and around 11,000rmp.
Tires
The tires on go karts are commonly made of the same materials as the tires on normal race cars, and go karts use different tires for different track conditions, however they are a lot smaller because of the low profile of the kart, and are still quite wide to enhance grip and control on the track at high speeds.
So as you can see, go karts are a very enjoyable hobby, but can also be taken as far as the enthusiast wishes, with racing and modifications. It seems very simple to the unaware spectator, but is actually quite complex when research is taken to a deeper level.
Oct 13, 2008
Dump Truck News
Dump Truck Flips Over on 290Motorists driving Westbound along the 290 on Saturday afternoon had to deal with some major delays.
A dump truck loaded with hot asphalt flipped over on its side blocking the left and center lanes.
The accident happened around 3:11pm at the Niagara Falls Boulevard exit.
Amherst Police say the driver of the truck went off the road, hit the guard rail and then overcorrected causing the truck to flip.
The driver, 52-year-old Russell Cirino of Cheektowaga, was taken to the ECMC Trauma Center for observation.
A female driving behind the truck reported the windshield was blown out and damage to the hood of her car from the flying debris. She was not hurt.
NITTEC reported delays from the 990 to Niagara Falls Boulevard.
The two far left lanes were blocked for more than two hours as crews worked to clean up the debris.
The cause of the accident is still unknown.
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