Three-way tipper gives Scottish contractor a new dimension04 May 2018

Bear Scotland, the maintenance contractor for the North East and North West Scotland trunk road networks, has introduced a range of new vehicles at 12, 18 and 26 tonnes gvw fitted with three-way tipping cylinders from Harsh.

Bear Scotland’s Fleet Manager Kevin Parkins explains: “Three-way tippers are not in themselves new, but they are unusual for multi-axle tippers above 18 tonnes. Our new 6x4 Mercedes Arocs is the first 26 tonner we’ve specified with a three-way tipping gear because it gives us an extra level of operating capability over a conventional front end tipper. On narrow roads, for example, there often just isn’t the space for a large vehicle to manoeuvre and tip off the back of its body, whereas a three-way lets you drop the load off either side of the vehicle with no problem at all. In turn, we are also causing minimum obstruction to other road users. The three-way tipper allows us to complete works more quickly, reducing disruption. Due to the nature of some of our works and the location of quarries and tips, we wanted more payload capacity than an 18 tonner, but without seriously affecting overall practicality and manoeuvrability” adds Kevin.

The three-way tipping cylinder and its oil tank also save more than 100kgs over a conventional combined ram and tank front-end cylinder.

All three vehicles were configured with steel dropside bodies built by Outreach in Falkirk.

Author
Will Dalrymple

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