NEW MACKLE HEAVY RIGID TIPPER BODY 8×4– DRIVE IN / DRIVE OUT (8wheeler)

Description

NEW MACKLE HEAVY RIGID TIPPER BODY 8×4– DRIVE IN / DRIVE OUT (8wheeler)

Built for Australia’s toughest conditions, the Mackle Hardox tipper body is designed to handle real job site demands day in, day out. This is a complete, ready-to-work package engineered for durability, reliability, and long service life.

Built by Mackle Engineering

With over 35 years of industry experience, Mackle Engineering delivers heavy-duty tipping bodies backed by proven design, quality fabrication, and practical field knowledge. Every component is selected and built to perform in harsh Australian environments.

HARDOX 500TUF Tipper Body – Specification

Body Dimensions

• Length: 6000mm (TBC)
• Height: 1300mm (TBC)
• Floor: 6mm HARDOX 500 TUF
• Sides: 5mm HARDOX 500 TUF
• Access steps: Driver side (passenger optional)
• Protective Hardox tarp cover
• Angle iron a top of tailgate
• Option of 45° or 90° wall to floor join

Tarp System

• Manual or Electric retractable tarp (12V or 24V)
• PVC or mesh options available
• In-cab operation for safe and easy use
• Multiple colours and size options to suit your fleet

Tailgate

• VSB6 Section J4 compliant
• Two-way air-operated tailgate with spreading chains
• Pneumatic locking system
• Full reflective safety sticker kit
• Asphalt spec available

Surface Preparation & Paint

• Full sandblast
• Industrial 2-pack primer and paint

Chassis / Subframe

• New 125×75 subframe
• 50mm pivot bar with bushes

Hydraulics

• New tipping hoist cylinder
• 82L/min gear pump
• 250L/min truck & trailer valve
• PTO unit
• Hoist safety burst valve (ADR compliant)
• Complete hydraulic hose kit
• Hydraulic tank

Control options

• 12V or 24V in-dash control system
• 6-switch / 8-function in dash setup or corded pendant controller
• Traditional air lever controls

Spray Suppression

• 100mm spray suppressant
• Aluminium H-track mounting system

Lighting & Marking

• Roadvision LED clearance lights (5 per side)
• Roadvision LED side indicator lights (1 per side)
• Reflectors (5 per side)
• LED tail and reverse light kit
• Colour-matched mudguards
• Mackle mudflaps (x6)

Certification

• VASS Engineering Certificate included

Notes

• Internal body is not painted
• Cabin colour matching available at extra cost
• All components supplied new and compliant with current Australian standards

Why Mackle?

Because downtime costs money. Our bodies are built to work hard, last longer, and keep your truck earning. Backed by real industry experience and ongoing support, you get a setup that’s ready to perform from day one.

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