Pronto Pick #6: Mark’s Top Choice for Civil Versatility - The 3T Tipper Truck
Welcome back to Pronto Picks, where we showcase the gear our team can’t get enough of. This month, we’re catching up with Mark, our Warkworth Branch Manager, who’s picked a compact powerhouse as his go-to machine.
His Pronto Pick? The 3 Ton 4x2 Tipper Truck — a real workhorse for any trade, civil, or contracting job.
“The 3T tipper is the one truck I’d put on every civil or trade site — easy to drive, built to tow, and tough enough to handle a real workload" says Mark Wakefield, our Warkworth Branch Manager.
Whether you’re moving metal, hauling spoil, or delivering equipment, this tipper delivers serious capability in a user friendly size. Let’s dive into why Mark rates it so highly, and why you might too.
Mark’s Top 6 Reasons to Hire the 3T Tipper Truck
✅ 1. Drive It on a Class 1 Licence
No Class 2? No problem. With a standard car licence (Class 1), you can hop in and get to work, making it ideal for small crews, tradies, or project managers needing a quick solution.
✅ 2. A Serious Payload
With a 3 tonne payload, you can carry at least 2 cubic metres of heavy materials like gravel, drainage metal, or sand. That’s real efficiency for sites where every trip counts.
✅ 3. Built to Tow
Hire a 2.5T digger or roller and the 3T tipper truck can tow it to the job! These trucks can tow up to 3500kg, making it a perfect companion for machine transport or moving gear between sites.
✅ 4. City Sized but Site Ready
Thanks to its compact size and auto transmission, it’s easy to navigate through urban environments, tight site access, or winding rural roads. Plus, limited slip diff helps with traction on tricky or slippery terrain.
✅ 5. Mark loves the modern safety tech on later models
Some of our newer units come with safety features including:
- Stability control
- Emergency braking assist
- Lane departure warning
- Touchscreen head units
- Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto for hands-free control on the road
✅ 6. Multi-Tasking Machine
Need dust control or water cartage? No worries — we can fit an optional 2,500L motorised water tank, ideal for:
- Dust suppression
- Concrete cutting
- Watering plants or turf on landscaping jobs
Built Tough for Tough Jobs
The Fuso 3T 4x2 Tipper Truck is a true all-rounder across construction, landscaping, mining, and agriculture. From carting spoil to shifting bark, this unit has the strength, agility, and comfort to get the job done.
- Heavy-duty steel tipper body handles harsh materials and rough use
- Hydraulic tipping makes unloading fast and easy
- Spacious cabin with A/C, adjustable seating and a modern dash for a comfortable, safe ride
“We go with Fuso because they’re built tough and built to last. They are reliable, high performing trucks that our customers can count on" says Mark.
Is the 3T right for your job? Probably!
Whether you’re working on a rural job, in a tight urban build, or shifting gear between multiple sites, this machine is the perfect all-rounder for any project.
Ideal for:
- Civil contractors needing reliable material cartage
- Tradies managing their own equipment and supply logistics
- Landscapers moving bark, mulch, or planting supplies
- Small crews needing transport without upgrading licence classes
Need a Bigger Truck? We’ve Got You Covered
If your job needs more capacity, we’ve got a range of tipper trucks available:
🚛 5T Tipper Truck – Extra load space for medium-size jobs
🚛 8T Tipper Truck – Great for commercial builds and larger civil work
🚛 11T Tipper Truck – When you need serious cartage power
Hire a 3T Tipper Truck Today
Whether you're in Warkworth, Silverdale, greater Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, or Northland (phew!) — we’ve got the right gear, ready when you need it.
📧 hire@prontohire.co.nz
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🌐 www.prontohire.co.nz
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