Rigid Dump Trucks
A rigid body dump truck, is a type of heavy-duty motor vehicle used for moving bulk materials in construction, mining, and quarrying environments. Unlike articulated dump trucks, rigid dump trucks have a fixed chassis, the cab and the dump body are connected to each other. This provides better stability and an increased ability to carry loads, so suited to heavy-duty hauling over flat or well prepared roads and sites. Rigid dump trucks are typically preferred for large-scale operations in which high payloads and continuous performance are needed.
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40 — 50 dump trucks
The entry point into rigid haulage — suited to smaller quarries, established haul roads, and civil sites needing more sustained volume than an articulated truck can carry.
60 — 90 tonne dump trucks
The workhorse class for quarrying and mid-scale mining operations — built for high-cycle hauling on fixed haul roads where payload per trip is the priority.
100 tonne plus dump trucks
The largest rigid haulers available for hire — purpose-built for major mining operations, moving the greatest volume of material per cycle on established haul roads.
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Rigid Dump Truck Hire Guides
Rigid dump trucks are used in big earthmoving operations and mining projects – browse our articles and guides to see where and when you would choose one.
Rigid and articulated dump trucks both move earth, rock and other bulk material around a site, but they get there in very different ways. An articulated dump truck steers by bending in the middle, while a rigid dump truck steers through its front wheels like a standard highway truck, the key difference between articulated dump trucks and rigid dump trucks that shapes almost everything else. If you’re comparing earthmoving equipment for an upcoming job, understanding how each machine handles hauling is the fastest way to work out which one suits your site.
December 27, 2025
Choose the Right Dumper for Your Job
From small site work to large-scale earthmoving. Select the category that fits your job.
Big ADT dumpers are ideal for quarrying and large earthmoving applications where additional maneuverability.
Trucks with a solid frame and high carrying capacity. Typically used for material handling in mining, large-scale construction and quarry operations.
Small machines with either a front skip or a swivel tip for tight access. Perfect for construction sites, landscaping, material transport in tight spaces.
Agile, frequently utilized in confined spaces and minor building sites for gravel and soil transportation. Sometimes come equipped with a swivel skip.
Designed with rubber or steel tracks for improved traction on soft ground, making them perfect for muddy, or rough terrain.