Trailers
Tipper Trailers
A tipper trailer lifts its own body so a load of soil, gravel, mulch or green waste slides out in seconds instead of being shovelled. We build tippers in Queanbeyan on single and dual axles, with the hoist, body and tailgate matched to what you carry and what you tow with.
Tipper Trailers for sale, built to your spec
Looking for tipper trailers for sale in Canberra or Queanbeyan? Every one we sell is made to order in our Queanbeyan workshop — sized, rated and finished for exactly how you'll use it. Here are some examples of past builds. Yours will be unique to you.
Already towing one? We also do servicing, repairs, NSW & ACT rego inspections and parts.
Past builds
Some examples
9 tipper trailers we've built. Every one made to order.
Buyer's guide
The tipper trailers we build
Dual-axle custom tippers
The workhorse: a tandem chassis under a tipping body, raised by a hydraulic hoist. We have built them for trash-pack and rubbish-removal work, where the body goes up and down many times a day.
Caged tippers
A mesh cage on top of the tipping body carries a bigger, lighter load like green waste or prunings. The cage lifts with the body, so the load still slides out.
Combo tippers
A tipping section plus an enclosed, lockable section or a site box on the same chassis. Tools and equipment stay dry up front while the back carries soil and waste.
Tipping box trailers
A single-axle box trailer with a hoist under it, for a household or a small landscaping job. We have added a jockey wheel and a ladder rack for the odd long load.
Getting a quote
What we need to quote your tipper
- What you will tip: soil, gravel, mulch, green waste or mixed rubbish, and how many loads a week.
- What you tow with, and its towing capacity.
- Body size and side height, or the volume you want to carry.
- Extras: cage, toolbox, enclosed section, spare wheel.
Not sure what your car can tow? Read how much can my car tow, or call us on (02) 6297 7709. Weighing up the finish? See galvanised vs painted.
Common questions
How does the tipping work?
A hydraulic ram under the body lifts the front of it, pivoting at the rear so the load slides out the tailgate. The ram is driven by an electric pump that runs off a battery on the trailer or from the tow vehicle, with a hand control at the drawbar. One of our photos shows the hoist from underneath.
Does a tipper need brakes?
Almost always. A cubic metre of soil weighs around 1.5 tonnes, so a tipper with a real load on is well past the 750 kg point where brakes are required, and most dual-axle tippers are rated over 2,000 kg, which means brakes on every wheel and a breakaway system. We rate the trailer for the loads you tell us about and fit the brakes to suit.
What can my ute or 4WD tow?
Check the towing capacity and towball limit in the owner's manual before you decide on the size. A dual-axle tipper loaded with gravel can be heavier than it looks, and the tow vehicle limit is often the thing that sets the trailer rating, not the trailer itself.
Can you service or repair a tipper I already own?
Yes. We service and repair tippers whoever built them, including the hoist, pump and wiring as well as the brakes and bearings, and we do NSW and ACT registration inspections in the same workshop.
Ready to build your tipper trailer?
Have a chat with the team and we'll get you exactly what you're after.