TMC designs and manufactures a comprehensive range of tipping trailers and truck bodies, including pull trailers, semi tipulators, simple trailers, and truck decks. Engineered to handle the toughest bulk transport environments, TMC tippers deliver strength, reliability, and efficiency for operators moving aggregates, demolition waste, grain, and agricultural products.
High-Tensile Steel Construction
Built using GR1200 high-tensile wear plate steel for strength and long service life. Available in Hardox® or Ruukki/Hi-Ten equivalent steel options to suit budget and application.
Custom Bin Configurations
Custom length, height, and thickness options available for light, medium, heavy, or extra heavy-duty applications.
Durability by Design
Bin plates sized and thickness-rated to match material type, from AP20 fines to >90 mm rock. Optional low-friction liners reduce wear and improve unloading efficiency.
Safety and Maintenance Features
Includes deck locks, body props, rear light protection, steps, and shovel/broom holders are standard for operator safety and convenience.
Taildoor Options
Choice of dual swing taildoor or top-hinged design with optional air-operated taildoor from the cab.
Nationwide Service Support & Warranty
Backed by TMC’s own workshops in Auckland, Hamilton, and Christchurch, plus authorised service agents across all main centres. We also operate a full online parts store with fast nationwide delivery of genuine TMC trailer components, keeping your fleet moving with minimal downtime. Every TMC trailer is covered by our 2-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, giving you total confidence and support long after delivery.
Hoists & Hydraulic Systems
Hydraulic options: single-acting from truck or trailer, with optional return line and control valve setup.
Bin Configurations
Available in light, medium, heavy, or extra heavy-duty plate thicknesses to suit application, custom lengths (5–8.5 m), side heights (1.0–1.4 m), and wear plate materials (Hardox® or Ruukki/Hi-Ten equivalents). Can be designed as either Atlas straight-side or Samson curved-side and have optional low-friction liners for faster discharge and reduced wear.
Taildoor Options
Dual swing taildoor (standard) or top-hinge only configuration. Add an optional air-operated taildoor controlled from cab (custom build only).
Covers & Protection
Powertarp or Kiwitarps sliding cover systems — manual or electric operation. Optional open cover protection shroud at front of deck. Aluminium chequer plate side skirts for protection and appearance. Rear light protection covers and cab protector.
Access & Safety Equipment
Steps on bins and drawbars (fixed or pull-out). Body props for secure maintenance and safety during servicing. Auto dump roller switch — automatically dumps air suspension when tipping. Shovel and broom holders integrated into the bin.
Load Anchoring & Accessories
Load anchors inside tipping deck for securing small machinery or asphalt bins, optional deck lock and air raise taildoor for added safety, full guards, and air-operated suspension dump valves and deck lock systems available for bins carrying small diggers or anchored loads.
Under standard VDAM (Vehicle Dimensions and Mass) Rule limits:
Under an HPMV permit (High Productivity Motor Vehicle):
TMC designs every unit to meet NZTA HPMV dimensional and mass standards, optimising chassis geometry, axle spacing, and tare weight to deliver the highest legal payload capacity while staying fully compliant.
TMC uses high-tensile steel (GR1200) for all tipper bodies because it provides the best balance of strength, durability, and repairability for New Zealand conditions.
Key advantages over aluminium:
✅ Superior strength and impact resistance — handles rock, demolition waste, and heavy aggregates without cracking or denting.
✅ Higher wear life — steel bins withstand abrasion from coarse material (AP40, rock, scrap, etc.) far better than aluminium.
✅ Easier repair — damaged steel sections can be cut, welded, and replaced locally; aluminium repairs often require full panel replacement.
✅ Better stability when tipping — higher structural stiffness prevents flexing or distortion under load.
✅ Cost-effective — lower material and fabrication cost than heavy-duty aluminium bodies.
While aluminium bins are lighter, the weight saving is marginal once the body is reinforced for strength, and they’re generally less suited to heavy or abrasive loads common in NZ bulk haulage.
TMC trailers are backed by nationwide after-sales support through our own workshops in Auckland, Hamilton and Christchurch and authorised service agents in all main centres. Our team provides warranty repairs, servicing, and genuine parts to keep your trailer on the road and performing at its best.
All new TMC trailers include a free 5,000 km service check, ensuring everything is running perfectly after delivery.
We also operate a full online parts store with hundreds of trailer components — from axles and suspension parts to lights, mudguards, and hardware — all available for fast delivery across New Zealand.
👉 Shop online: tmc.kiwi/parts
Every TMC trailer is supported by our 2-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, giving you complete confidence long after delivery.
With over 77 years of experience, TMC is proudly New Zealand owned and operated, delivering trailers built for Kiwi conditions. Our nationwide service network and proven reputation mean you get support wherever you are—and performance you can trust. Join the many operators who rely on TMC to keep their business moving.
Engineered for NZ, designed to perform – not just to comply
With 3 generations of experience, we know what works and doesn’t
Nationwide support backed by the best warrant in the industry
Trusted by NZ’s biggest transport companies and local operators alike
