Tracked Dumper Hire
At FESS Hire, we provide tracked dumper hire for sites where ground conditions, gradients or surface protection make wheeled dumpers less suitable. Tracked dumpers offer low ground pressure and strong traction, making them ideal for soft, uneven or sensitive ground.
Our engineer-led team will match a suitable tracked dumper to your job and coordinate delivery with your excavators and other plant. Because we work with multiple hire partners, exact makes and models may vary, but every machine will fall within the specification ranges below.
See the description below for more information on our tracked dumper hire services.
General Specifications
Tracked dumpers are available in a range of sizes; typical mid-range specs:
- Payload Capacity:
Approx. 0.8–5t, depending on size class. - Skip / Bed Volume:
Approx. 0.3–3.0m³ heaped (skip-type) or rated bed dimensions for flatbeds. - Machine Width:
Typically 1.0–2.4m, depending on size. - Overall Length:
Roughly 2.5–4.5m. - Overall Height:
Approx. 1.8–2.7m. - Tipping Type:
Front-tip, swivel-tip or straight tip bed, depending on model. - Travel Speed:
Typically up to 9–11km/h on many models. - Drive Type:
Rubber tracks for low ground pressure and high traction. - Power Type:
Diesel engines, with some low-emission options in certain fleets.
(Exact specifications and available models are confirmed at enquiry stage.)
How To Order:
You can easily start an order online through the enquiry form.
Alternatively, if you prefer, you can call our customer service team. Whichever way you choose, we will ensure a quick and efficient service to meet your project requirements.
Please note: We exclusively serve businesses, ensuring our solutions are tailored to the needs of professional users.
Key Features of Our Tracked Dumper Hire
- Low ground pressure
Tracks spread the load over a larger area, reducing ground damage and helping with access across softer or more sensitive areas. - Strong traction
Excellent for steeper, uneven or loose ground, where wheeled dumpers may struggle. - Flexible configurations
Available with skip-type bodies for muckshifting or flatbeds for moving materials, depending on availability. - Ideal for difficult access sites
Suited to embankments, off-road access, forestry, utilities, environmental and rail-adjacent work (where appropriate and allowed).
Safety Features
Tracked dumpers supplied through FESS Hire typically include:
- ROPS canopies or cabs on operator stations (model dependent).
- Good stability characteristics within rated gradients and load limits.
- Controls and indicators designed for clear operation, including travel direction.
- Daily-check points for pre-use inspections.
As always, we can signpost to operator training and familiarisation if needed.
Operating Specifications
Example performance ranges:
- Payload Capacity: ~0.8–5t
- Skip / Bed Volume: ~0.3–3.0m³
- Machine Width: ~1.0–2.4m
- Overall Length: ~2.5–4.5m
- Overall Height: ~1.8–2.7m
- Travel Speed: ~up to 9–11km/h
- Drive: Rubber tracked
- Power: Diesel, matched to size of machine
We’ll match the tracked dumper to your ground conditions, gradients and payload.
Typical Applications
- Steep or uneven sites – embankments, cuttings and undulating ground.
- Soft or boggy ground – where wheeled dumpers would bog down or rut.
- Environmental and landscaping work – where ground damage must be minimised.
- Remote or off-road access – forestry, utilities, and remote compounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I choose a tracked dumper instead of a wheeled dumper?
Choose tracked when ground conditions are soft, steep or sensitive, or where access routes are off-road and uneven.
Are tracked dumpers slower than wheeled dumpers?
They may be slightly slower on good ground but are generally more capable on poor ground, meaning overall productivity can be higher in the right conditions.
Can tracked dumpers be used on finished surfaces?
Rubber tracks can be used on some surfaces but may still mark or scuff them. If you’re working on finished or sensitive surfaces, please let us know.
Do you hire to domestic customers?
FESS Hire is focused on trade and commercial customers. If you’re unsure whether your organisation is eligible, our team can advise.
Contact Us Today
Experience the FESS Hire difference. Contact us today to discuss your tracked dumper hire requirements and discover how we can support your next project. Call us or email us – we’re ready to help you.