Truck Illustrations by Lamar

[akima]

"Bottom dump trailers". Ahhh! I saw one of these on the road recently and was wondering why it was shaped like that. It looked inefficient to me. Now it makes sense. It's a funnel leading to a trap door. Presumably the truck crawls forward slowly while gradually dumping the trailer contents onto the ground.

[lamar326g]

@Oscar Thank you!

@akima They're rather unusual looking. I actually prefer them over the end dump trailers.

[akima]

They're rather unusual looking. I actually prefer them over the end dump trailers.

I'm guessing they're easier to unload.

[lamar326g]

@akima I found a decent site that discusses the differences and benefits between end dump vs bottom dump trailers: https://www.customtruck.com/blog/end-du ... t-for-you/

Quoted from Custom Truck's website on bottom dump trailers:

"Opening the clamshell allows materials to be precisely laid in a window left and right or spread evenly across the rear of the trailer when it opens front to rear. Bottom dumps can offer an extremely quick turnaround time as their wheels never stop turning. You can drive a bottom dump right through the dump zone and can dump an entire 21-yd. load in about 25 ft. Additionally, the material can be easily handled with the loader or dozer."

[akima]

Makes sense.

[lamar326g]

Hi All, I've been testing out a few pacific northwest truck configurations this week. Here's my first model:

Freightliner Cascadia Evolution 72in Mid Roof Sleeper with Dry-van Trailer (PNW-style)

[lamar326g]

Peterbilt 389 Daycab with Flatbed Trailer (Cargo: Generators) (PNW-style)

[lamar326g]

Western Star 5700XE Daycab with Corrosives Tank Trailer

Folks, if you haven't already cast your vote for the 10/4 poll, please do so! Cheers.

[lamar326g]

The 10/4 poll resulted in a tie! Please see below for the winners:

Peterbilt 389 44in Low Roof Sleeper with End Dump Trailer

Volvo New VNL 860 with Dry-van Trailer

[lamar326g]

Kenworth K100 Aerodyne with Petroleum Tank Trailer
@flight50 for you, Mr. K100!