Non-Tipping Asphalt Trailers for UK Paving Operations
Controlled Asphalt Delivery Without Raising the Trailer Body
GINCOR Live Bottom trailers offer a different way to transport and discharge asphalt for road construction and paving.
A powered, reversible conveyor-belt floor moves asphalt towards the rear without raising the trailer body. This allows controlled horizontal discharge while the trailer remains in its normal operating position.
The system is relevant to paving operations where controlled flow, site conditions and overhead clearance need to be considered.
A Conveyor-Belt Alternative for Asphalt Transport
UK paving contractors and material suppliers already use several types of non-tipping asphalt transport equipment, including walking-floor and ejector trailers.
GINCOR Live Bottom trailers use a different unloading mechanism. A continuous conveyor belt runs along the trailer floor, carrying asphalt towards the rear discharge area without needing to raise the body.
This provides a practical alternative for asphalt operations that require controlled material movement and horizontal unloading.
The Live Bottom system is designed around:
- Controlled rear discharge
- Non-tipping unloading
- Asphalt and paving-material transport
- Reversible conveyor-belt operation
- Repeated loading and unloading
- Operation where overhead clearance may be limited
- Application-specific trailer configurations
Built for Asphalt & Road Construction
Controlled Material Flow
The conveyor-floor system moves asphalt progressively towards the rear of the trailer, and the powered belt lets the operator control material movement without relying on gravity from a raised body.
That control makes Live Bottom trailers particularly useful in paving and road construction work where unloading needs to be predictable and controlled.
Non-Tipping Discharge
Traditional end-tipping trailers raise the body to discharge asphalt, but a Live Bottom unloads horizontally. Keeping the trailer body down can be useful where the operating environment includes:
- Overhead structures
- Tunnels
- Utilities or power lines
- Restricted clearance
- Confined working areas
- Sites where raising a trailer body may not be preferred
The suitability of any trailer still depends on the specific site, load, operating conditions and fleet requirements.
Designed for Paving Operations
GINCOR has developed Live Bottom equipment specifically for asphalt and paving applications.
Depending on the configuration and application, Live Bottom trailers can be used in road-building, resurfacing and other operations requiring controlled rear discharge of hot-mix asphalt and paving materials.
GINCOR can work with fleet operators and equipment buyers to identify the most appropriate configuration for their intended use.
Aggregate & bulk materials
Configurations for demanding material hauling
GINCOR Live Bottom trailers can be configured for aggregate, sand, gravel and other suitable bulk materials.
The conveyor-floor system provides controlled unloading at pits, quarries, processing facilities, stockpiles, construction sites and other locations where conventional tipping may not be the preferred method.
GINCOR offers multiple Live Bottom configurations to suit different materials and operating requirements.
Live Bottom vs Walking-Floor Asphalt Trailers
Both Live Bottom and walking-floor trailers can unload without raising the trailer body, but the unloading mechanisms are different.
| Comparison Point | GINCOR Live Bottom | Walking-Floor Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| Unloading mechanism | A continuous powered conveyor belt moves asphalt towards the rear. | Reciprocating floor slats progressively move asphalt towards the rear. |
| Trailer body position during unloading | The trailer body remains down during discharge. | The trailer body remains down during discharge. |
| Type of unloading | Controlled horizontal unloading. | Controlled horizontal unloading. |
| Asphalt delivery | Suitable for asphalt and paving-material transport where controlled rear discharge is required. | Also used for asphalt transport and non-tipping discharge applications. |
| Material movement | The conveyor belt carries the load steadily towards the rear discharge area. | The moving slat floor advances the load rearward in a progressive motion. |
| Overhead clearance considerations | Useful where keeping the trailer body down is important. | Useful where keeping the trailer body down is important. |
| Operating principle | Powered conveyor-belt floor system. | Reciprocating slat-floor system. |
| Best-fit selection | Depends on the material, discharge requirements, operating environment and fleet preferences. | Depends on the material, discharge requirements, operating environment and fleet preferences. |
A walking floor relies on the repeated movement of floor slats, and a A GINCOR Live Bottom relies on a continuous conveyor belt. Both approaches can provide horizontal discharge, but the mechanical design, maintenance requirements and operating characteristics differ.
Live Bottom vs Ejector Asphalt Trailers
Ejector trailers also provide non-tipping discharge, but use a different system again.
| Comparison Point | GINCOR Live Bottom | Ejector Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| Unloading mechanism | A continuous powered conveyor belt moves asphalt towards the rear. | A hydraulically driven moving bulkhead pushes asphalt towards the rear. |
| Trailer body position during unloading | The trailer body remains down during discharge. | The trailer body remains down during discharge. |
| Type of unloading | Controlled horizontal unloading using a conveyor-floor system. | Controlled horizontal unloading using a moving ejector bulkhead. |
| Asphalt delivery | Designed for asphalt and paving applications requiring controlled rear discharge. | Commonly used for asphalt transport and other non-tipping discharge applications. |
| Material movement | The conveyor belt continuously carries the load towards the discharge area. | The moving bulkhead progressively pushes the load towards the discharge area. |
| Overhead clearance considerations | Useful where keeping the trailer body down is important. | Useful where keeping the trailer body down is important. |
| Operating principle | Powered reversible conveyor-belt floor. | Hydraulically powered ejector or push-off bulkhead. |
| Best-fit selection | Depends on the material, discharge requirements, operating environment and fleet priorities. | Depends on the material, discharge requirements, operating environment and fleet priorities. |
Both systems avoid raising the trailer body. The best choice depends on factors such as material type, expected payload, loading method, unloading environment, maintenance preferences and fleet requirements.
Why Consider a Live Bottom for Asphalt?
Horizontal Unloading
The trailer remains down while the conveyor-floor system discharges the load.
Controlled Rear Discharge
Material is moved progressively towards the rear rather than released by raising the trailer body.
Reversible Conveyor Belt
The belt can be reversed, providing additional control over material movement when the application requires it.
Application-Specific Configurations
GINCOR manufactures Live Bottom equipment in multiple lengths, axle arrangements and specialised configurations.
Purpose-Built Equipment
Live Bottom trailers are designed for demanding vocational applications including paving, aggregate and bulk material transport.
BUILT BY GINCOR WERX
Designed for Demanding Asphalt Operations
GINCOR Werx has more than four decades of experience manufacturing vocational truck equipment and trailers.
Its Live Bottom equipment is designed for demanding applications where durability, controlled unloading and material handling performance are important.
Let’s Talk About Your Requirements
Whether you are replacing a conventional tipper, evaluating a walking-floor trailer, comparing an ejector system or looking for another non-tipping asphalt solution, GINCOR can help determine whether Live Bottom technology is a good fit for your operation.