May 6, 2008
A Dump Truck for the 21st Century
Conceptual "tipper" truck adds efficiency to construction sites that today's dump trucks cannot match
By Larry Greenemeier
Enlarge Image Courtesy of Haishan Deng
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"I guess it would only dump sideways if you don't mind it rolling over the dumped payload when it drives off."
Posted 5/7/08 by Johnay"The true test of course, like any new vehicle like this; can it make money for it's owner?"
Posted 5/7/08 by Hugh Jones"Well now that will be intresting to see in action at a construction site. hopefully soon, not 10-20 years from now."
Posted 5/6/08 by DRN123"I'm soooo sorry,heh.<br><br>--<br>Edited by grindel1234 at 05/06/2008 4:16 PM"
Posted 5/6/08 by grindel1234"sorry<br><br>--<br>Edited by grindel1234 at 05/06/2008 4:16 PM"
Posted 5/6/08 by grindel1234"sorry for the extra posts<br><br>--<br>Edited by grindel1234 at 05/06/2008 4:15 PM"
Posted 5/6/08 by grindel1234"A couple of things:<br>1: where is the engine and/or TREMENDOUS amount of batteries to haul tonnage around<br>2: the picture in the link where it is...[More]"
Posted 5/6/08 by grindel1234"Great concept--very cool!"
Posted 5/6/08 by ROM2062"A Dump Truck for the 21st Century"
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