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tipper= nowhere to safely store tools, poor fuel economy compared to a van, difficult to lift heavy objects into it, difficult to manouevre down narrow driveways, etc.,
i guess it comes down to what suits the individual. we dont have a problem with tool saftey we only take the tools required to carry out the days works that are scheduled. we usually take all power tools off as we are using them anyways. medium to large vans run the same engines as tippers, we always go around in two s so lifting is not a problem.
tipper is my option all the time, and tool saftey is a lock box bolted to the bed or under the bed bolted to the chassis
I couldn't work with a tipper as I need a wide variety of tools every time I work. I'm too meticulous to have to rummage about for things! Plus I don't like tools and waste being in the same load space as it gets very grimy.
I need to access hand tools, small hand tools, strimmers, chainsaws, PPE, waterproofs, chemicals and sprayers, and very often other random things that would just be a constant shifting process with a tipper.
PLUS I don't go to the tip every day. I go on average once a week, so storing waste on the trailer until it's full suits me and means I drive about with a clean van rather than one full of bits of rubbish.
Personally I also think a clean dent-free panel van with corporate graphics looks very smart compared to a dirty tipper.
I have recently upgraded from a tipper to a crewcab tipper. panel van and tipper in one.
we use lock boxes under the tipper body for all small handtools, waterproofs, gloves etc so the cab stays clean. we clean our vans at the end of each week. we look after our tippers and have no dents etc although i agree that for advertising a panel van is much better.
Dan Frazer Gardening said:
We would get a trailer but as I can't tow, due to passing after Jan 97 its not cost effective.
I run a Transit T350 and currently a 6x4 trailer - next year this is getting upgraded to a 10x6 trailer with high sides.
Reasons - I don't need a trailer everyday as my van layout allows me to carry a moderate degree of waste everyday, when I have to go to the transfer station, it is a purposeful trip as none of my work takes me in that direction.
I shift lots of green waste sometimes from hedge reductions, big hedge cut jobs etc as well as a general accumulation from through the week - also I occasionally need a ton of soil or bark and it would be handy to be able to collect it myself as it also comes from the waste transfer station.
I also need a bigger trailer as the large ride on mower that I will be using next year has a 64 inch cutting deck and weighs nearly 3/4 of a ton!
A tipper wouldn't suit my working practices and methods - although undoubtedly others find they are more useful that a panel van and trailer.