Belly dumpers are another ingenious invention where the belly of the truckopens up to remove the contents from underneath the tipper. You'll see these used in mining operations where the tipper travels over aggregate hops and dumps them through a screening grate. For most countries, tipper trucks and dump trucks are virtually the same with no difference.
The specific type of dump truck used in any specific country is likely to be closely keyed to the weight and axle limitations of that jurisdiction. Rock, dirt, and other types of materials commonly hauled in trucks of this type are quite heavy, and almost any style of truck can be easily overloaded. Because of that, this type of truck is frequently configured to take advantage of local weight limitations to maximize the cargo. For example, within the United States, the maximum weight limit is 40 short tons (36.3