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When watching a building being constructed with the busy coming and going of trucks tipping up the necessary materials required by the builders, it seems as though the building process has always been that way. But in fact the invention of the tipper was a significantly transformative innovation that completely revolutionised the industry as a whole.
The first engine tipper truck was invented in England in 1904. But it was only the truck part that was powered by an engine, gravity was still the way the cargo was dumped. Many prototypes made their appearance before the first hydraulic-hoist dumping tipper truck was invented, known as the ‘Robertson Steam Wagon’.
A truck tipper is a type of truck that is equipped with a hydraulic system that can lift the bed of the truck and dump its contents. This device has revolutionised the way construction materials are transported and unloaded, making it much more efficient, faster, and safer.
Benefits to the building and transport industries of the simple but ingenious invention of the tipper
Increased efficiency in material transport
Before the invention of the truck tipper, the transportation of construction materials was a time-consuming and laborious process. Materials had to be loaded by hand, transported in large quantities, and then unloaded using manual labour. This process was not only slow and inefficient, but it also increased the risk of accidents and injuries. With the advent of the tipper, construction companies could transport larger quantities of materials in a shorter amount of time. The truck tipper allows for quick and easy unloading, reducing the amount of time workers spend on the process, and allowing faster construction completion times – all of which presents significant benefit to the construction industry.
Improved safety standards
The invention of the truck tipper has also helped improve safety standards on construction sites. Traditional methods of unloading construction materials, such as using a wheelbarrow or shovel, put workers at risk of injury or even death. Workers would often have to climb onto the truck bed to unload the materials, which added an element of danger to the work.
But with the introduction of the truck tipper, workers no longer have to physically climb onto the truck. The truck tipper's hydraulic system allows the bed to be lifted and tilted, safely dumping the contents to the ground. This process is much safer and reduces the labour-intensive manual process.
Increased versatility
Truck tippers are highly versatile, making them ideal for use in a variety of construction projects. They can be used to transport and unload a wide range of materials, including sand, gravel, asphalt, and concrete. This versatility makes the truck tipper a valuable asset to construction companies, allowing them to complete a variety of projects with ease.
Truck tippers can also be used when other types of trucks cannot access the job site. The truck tipper's compact size and ability to maneuver in tight spaces make it an ideal choice for use in urban areas or locations with limited access
Reduction in labour costs
The reduction of labour costs has been hugely beneficial for construction companies. Before the invention of the truck tipper, unloading materials from a truck required a significant amount of personnel to work manually on unloading. The number of workers that were required on sites was considerable. With fewer workers, and a faster tipping process, companies not only saved money, but were able to work to faster turnaround times and complete projects in specified times, making them sharper in competition and more agile in business. Fewer workers also reduce labour issues and the complications arising from that.
Improved environmental impact
The concise and targeted functioning of truck tippers has had a positive impact on the environment. Traditional methods of unloading construction materials, such as using a wheelbarrow or shovel, often resulted in materials being spilled on the ground. This not only created a messy jobsite but also led to a fair amount of loss of valuable resources. The hydraulic system of the truck tipper allows for materials to be unloaded in a controlled manner, reducing waste and spillage, and creating a cleaner and more environmentally friendly job site.
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