Why is the Dump-Pro® dump body made of poly (a type of plastic) and what advantages does Dump-Pro have over steel units?
There are many reasons: • The whole unit is much lighter than an all-steel unit, giving you more available payload which could be very important, especially if you have a 1/2 or 3/4-ton truck. Dump-Pro weighs less than one-half of what an all-steel unit weighs! All steel units leave you with much less dumping capability when used with lighter weight pickup trucks. • Installation (especially by an end-user) is easier than with a heavier steel unit. All steel units require more manpower and equipment to install (and then steel units don’t come in and out in minutes, like Dump-Pro does (with the Quick Change-Out™ option)). • The steel-reinforced poly dump body does not rust and therefore doesn’t need periodic painting to keep the loads from “sticking” and rusting through; and with Dump-Pro’s slippery plastic and 60 degree dumping angle compared to the lower dumping angles of steel units, it’s easier to get out the contents. • Here’s what a steel dump insert (or dump trailer) may look like
