Dump Truck Types: Capacity & Costs
Typical capacity and running cost for 8 dump truck types, side by side.
| Truck | Payload | Bed volume | Cost per hour* | At 20% markup* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-Axle Dump Truck | 6–8 tons | 5–8 yd³ | $86.88/hr | $104.26/hr |
| Tandem Dump Truck | 12–16 tons | 10–14 yd³ | $96.01/hr | $115.21/hr |
| Tri-Axle Dump Truck | 18–25 tons | 12–18 yd³ | $103.63/hr | $124.36/hr |
| Quad-Axle Dump Truck | 22–27 tons | 14–20 yd³ | $108.20/hr | $129.84/hr |
| Super Dump Truck | 24–26 tons | 16–20 yd³ | $108.20/hr | $129.84/hr |
| End Dump Trailer | 22–25 tons | 18–25 yd³ | $112.76/hr | $135.31/hr |
| Side Dump Trailer | 22–25 tons | 20–30 yd³ | $112.76/hr | $135.31/hr |
| Belly Dump Trailer | 22–25 tons | 18–25 yd³ | $112.76/hr | $135.31/hr |
Typical. Check your state's limits and your registration. *At this site's example costs (the same truck payment, insurance and hours for every truck; fuel, maintenance and tires vary by truck) and diesel at $6.13/gal. Your numbers will differ: use the cost per hour calculator.
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