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Originally Posted by 97 SL320
4 direction dump? I don't think automatic dumping dirt on the cab is a good idea, union back hoe operators will grievance the truck builder to say that the equipment is taking their job of dumping dirt on the cab. . .
One of the problems with a side dump is operators can stand a rear dump on it's tail gate if the load sticks. A side dump would lay in it's side with less effort.
I've seen track dump "trucks" with a 2 way dump and swiveling cab to eliminate turning around.
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You need to check this unimog system out if you can. Its geniously simple. Probably wouldnt work for really heavy equipment, but i serviced a unimog once with the setup and its great for probably light to mid duty.
All it consists of is a central hydraulic ram with a pivot head connected underneath right in the center of the bed, and a dump bed connected to the body by 4 locks on the corners. To control the direction of the dump you simply unlock the two locks on the opposite side and activate the ram. Boom, with drop down sides it dumps either side or to the rear. Could dump forward too if there were any purpose to that.