Single Cab or Double Cab Tipper?

A single-cab tipper gives more of the vehicle over to the load body and works well where the main job is moving materials with a smaller crew. Dawsongroup vans’ current Ford Transit L2 tipper seats three.

A double-cab Ford Transit tipper adds a second row of seats, allowing the same vehicle to carry a larger site team as well as materials. The current L3 double-cab model seats seven.

The extra passenger space can affect the load-body dimensions and available payload, so the best choice comes down to how the vehicle will be used on a normal working day.

Tipper Van Payload and Loading Requirements

Before choosing a tipper, check the load against the specification of the individual vehicle.

• Payload: allow for the material being carried as well as passengers, tools and any equipment kept in the vehicle.
• Load-body size: check the length and width of the bed against the materials you regularly transport.
• Crew size: a double cab gives you more passenger seats, while a single cab leaves more room for the working body.
• The load itself: loose material such as soil or aggregate has different demands from tools, equipment or larger site materials.
• Access: consider where the tipper will be loaded and unloaded, particularly on sites with restricted space.

Payload and body dimensions vary between models, so businesses comparing tipper van hire or tipper van lease options should check the current vehicle specification before choosing a configuration.

As well as adding a tipper van to your fleet, you will have access to Dawsongroup vans’ planned and unplanned maintenance and servicing support. Our nationwide support network helps reduce downtime and keep vehicles available for work.