MACHINE FIELD GUIDE / OFF-ROAD HAULAGE
Dump truck hire
Articulated dump trucks (moxies) and rigid off-road dump trucks haul material around sites where road trucks cannot travel. Fleet size is set by haul distance, loading rate and road condition, not by truck count alone.
FIELD PLATE / 11 PUBLISHED SUPPLIER RECORDSMatch the size class to the task, then confirm the exact unit.
Dump truck size classes.
| Class | Typical work |
|---|---|
| Site dumpers (1–10 t) | Small sites, landscaping and tight access. |
| Articulated 25–30 t | Civil earthworks and soft or undulating haul roads. |
| Articulated 35–45 t | High-volume bulk earthworks and quarries. |
| Rigid off-highway | Mines and quarries with engineered haul roads. |
COMMON USE / 01Cut-to-fill haulage
COMMON USE / 02Stockpile and spoil movement
COMMON USE / 03Quarry and mine support
COMMON USE / 04Dam and levee construction
QUOTE CHECK
What to specify.
- Haul distance, gradient and road surface
- Loading machine and bucket size
- Tipping area and spreading method
- Shift hours and number of trucks to balance the loader
Watch points.
Articulated trucks are not generally road registered.
Wet haul roads cut production and raise safety risk.
Too few trucks idle the excavator; too many queue.
Rates for dump truck hire vary with size, location, duration, operator arrangement and transport. Read the plant hire cost guide and the wet vs dry hire comparison before comparing quotes, and use the supplier checklist to confirm the details.
FIELD FAQ
Dump truck hire questions
- What is a moxy?
- "Moxy" is a common Australian name for an articulated dump truck, taken from an early brand. It is built for rough, soft site roads rather than public roads.
- How many dump trucks do I need?
- Divide the round-trip cycle time (load, haul, tip, return) by the time it takes to load one truck. That gives the number of trucks that keeps the loading machine working.
- Articulated or rigid dump truck?
- Articulated trucks handle soft, uneven ground and tight turns. Rigid trucks carry more on well-built haul roads and are common in mining.