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6 ways to lower costs and boost profit
Reduce weight
Optimized designs utilizing thinner dimensions can drastically reduce tipper body weight – by up to 45 percent with Hardox® 450.
Increase payload
Weight savings achieved with optimized tipper body designs translate to higher overall payloads – up to 5 tons more with Hardox® 450.
Extend service lifetime
Increased hardness means better resistance to scratches, scrapes from the slide, roll and impact of abrasive materials – and up to 4 times longer service lifetime with Hardox® 450.
And it’s tough enough to resist cracks and dents.
Improve fuel economy
The lighter the tipper body, lower the fuel consumption and also fewer trips for the same amount of work – and up to 12 percent lower fuel consumption with Hardox® 450.
Maneuverability and ergonomy
Lower weight means better maneuverability and ergonomics for drivers – for the best performance and safety.
Resale value
Longer service lifetimes combined with the Hardox® brand name keeps the resale value higher, for longer.
4 ways that Hardox helps you achieve success
Hardness
Hardox wear plate is the world's leading abrasion-resistant (AR) steel – and a perfect choice for tippers.
Toughness
The unique toughness of Hardox wear plate means less deformation and fewer cracks.
New U Shape Design
An improved tipper body design made possible with Hardox wear plate and SSAB’s unique design & development support.
Brand Program
The Hardox® in My Body brand program is a sign of quality and trust for the best products on the market.
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Get all of the details
You know the basics. Now, get all of the details. Visit the Hardox Brand page for more information and technical specifications.
Lighter even further
You can decrease the weight by choosing a chassis made of Strenx Performance Steel.
Buying a tipper in 4 easy steps
Buying a tipper or the steel to fabricate one is easy when you know what to consider.
Chose the material and thickness depending on your specific end uses. Carefully consider size, density and type of the intended load and road conditions.
Examine the quality of the welding. It can affect the lifetime of the tipper more than most people know.
Ask if the body is made of Hardox® wear plate and the chassis from Strenx™ performance steel.
To verify the authenticity of the steel, find out the unique ID number of the Hardox® In My Body sign or Hardox® wear plate certificate. Contact us for confirmation.