SmithCo Side Dump Trailers are designed to meet the many challenges of demolition hauling. Known for their quality, strength and durability, our side dump trailers perform reliably in tough conditions and help keep projects on schedule, job after job.
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How the Demolition Industry Benefits from Side Dumps
When most people think of the demolition industry, they picture explosions and collapsing buildings. In reality, demolition hauling plays a critical role in the construction process, including structural dismantling, site clearance, environmental remediation, salvage, recycling and industrial recovery.
Side dump trailers are commonly used in demolition hauling to remove material that comes from a demolition site. These materials are either transported to landfills or recycling centers.
Demolition Hauling: More Materials, More Benefits
Side dumps are an excellent choice for demolition hauling thanks to their versatility. Demolition debris comes in all shapes, sizes and materials, from concrete and other aggregates like brick and porcelain to metals such as iron, steel, brass and bronze. Crews also handle insulation, ceiling tiles, wiring and conduit, plasterboard, wood, soils, roofing materials, carpet and more.
Unlike other trailer types, such as end dumps and belly dumps—which are limited by how they can unload material—side dumps offer significant flexibility. Their design allows operators to dump to either side, unloading mixed and irregular debris efficiently without the restrictions that complicate other methods.
Clean Designs for Clean Demolition Hauls
One of the biggest challenges in the demolition industry is finding a trailer that can reliably handle material coming off a salvage site. For example, when hauling concrete breakout, end dump trailers often struggle with the large, irregular pieces. Material can become lodged inside the trailer or shift unpredictably during discharge. In either instance, this compromises stability and increases the risk of tipping.
Side dump trailers avoid these issues through their unique, lateral dump design. Material flows out of the tub without catching on corners or structural components, allowing for a smoother and safer unloading process.
Side Dump Models for Demolition
In the demolition industry, our SX, MHVSR and SHV series trailers are the most popular models. We build our SX series trailers to withstand heavy workloads demanded by demolition companies moving material like concrete breakout. The MHVSR and SHV series offer companies a side dump trailer with a higher volume capacity, giving them the ability to haul larger payloads that might not have the density of other demolition trailers.
SmithCo Side Dump Trailers have been providing demolition hauling solutions for decades. With superior stability, faster cycle times and easier unloading, side dumps trailers are ideal for hauling nearly any demolition material. Interested in seeing how we could design a side dump for your needs? Get in touch, and let’s get to work.
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