About dumper hire
Dumpers move aggregate, spoil and blocks across a site faster than barrows and with far less risk. Backward tipping suits confined ground; forward tipping carries more load over longer runs.
Typical range
- Payloads commonly 1 t to 6 t
- Backward and forward tipping options
- Four-wheel drive and tracked options
What we confirm before we match you
We check these on the phone so suppliers quote for the job you actually have, then send it to no more than three of them.
- Material and payload per run
- Ground gradient and travel distance
- Duration and site access
Common questions
What is the difference between backward and forward tipping?
Backward tip dumpers tip behind the operator and turn sharply on tight ground. Forward tip machines carry more, further, and are used on open sites.
Other ways to get a dumper
Get quotes for Derby
One phone-checked enquiry, sent to no more than four suppliers covering Derby. Free and no obligation.