Would it be a complete no no to go for a single rear axle van for a 3.5tn arb tipper? Cheers!

[HarryPNE]

Would it be a complete no no to go for a single rear axle van for a 3.5tn arb tipper? Cheers

[HarryPNE]

(I'm looking at a swb nissan cabstar)

[topchippyles]

Depends what sort of places you go really.If its boggy then i would go twin wheeler 

[Rough Hewn]

Would it be a complete no no to go for a single rear axle van for a 3.5tn arb tipper? Cheers

It’s a common sense vs law mate.
Single axle, less weight more payload, but less traction and stability.
Double axle,more weight less payload, but more traction and stability.
Also “IF” you were to overload a double axle I presume it would be safer.
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[Ian C]

all 3.5t vans have single axel! just saying.

[Rough Hewn]

all 3.5t vans have single axel! just saying.

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[Khriss]

1 hour ago, Scottish Cleaning Service said:

I see a lot of single axle tippers around my way and that's with the well established tree surgeons. If you bump into them then ask them what's their take on it.

Make sure you check yr weight stamp on tyres or you would be done that way too. Never had bother with single tyre axles over twin tyre axle fr getting stuck - but then i have a tirfor in cab if in doubt. K

[doobin]

There is a school of thought that says a single wheel is better off-road, especially on mud tyres. 

[lux]

There is a school of thought that says a single wheel is better off-road, especially on mud tyres. 

Mud terrains aren’t load rated high enough unfortunately but yes I’ve heard the thought before.

[lux]

What is the most common 3.5t tipper that tree surgeons use? I noticed they all seem to use fords. 

Can’t fault my transit. Super reliable , very good torque. Parts are cheap and on the shelf. Mechanics find them easy to work on.
Got to go a long way to beat it. Less sure about the most recent incarnation.

Iveco is also very good



Up rated rear springs are a must. And a set of barn doors to hide the naughty loads ...