dump trucks

Tipping bed vehicles

Dump trucks is the plural of dump truck, a heavy vehicle with a hydraulic bed that tilts to unload loose material like gravel, sand, or debris.

The name describes its function: it dumps its load by raising the bed.

Three dump trucks delivered fill dirt to the construction site.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G