How to Draw a Dump Truck

In this drawing lesson, we will show you in detail how to draw a dump truck using the example of the Belarusian BelAZ truck.

For an illustrative example, we decided to choose a Belaz – one of the largest dump trucks on the planet earth.

These trucks are manufactured in Belarus and supplied to a large number of countries around the world. Belaz vehicles are mainly used for work in quarries.

How to draw a dump truck: step-by-step tutorial

Step 1 – Outline the cab front and large cargo base

Let’s start the instruction on how to draw a dump truck by depicting the basic outlines using straight and rough lines. Here you need to depict the cabin and the cargo part.

Step 2 – Draw the upper cab details of the dump truck

Use clear and dark lines to depict the details of the upper part of the cab. In the same stage, detail the outlines of the cargo part.

Step 3 – Sketch the window and giant wheel arch

Draw a window at the top of the cab. After that, next to the cab, depict an air cleaner. Use long, straight, and clear lines to draw the wheel arch.

Step 4 – Illustrate the cargo stiffening ribs

Use long, straight lines to depict a pattern on the side of the cargo part. To check proportionality, look at the truck drawing through a mirror.

Step 5 – Add the gas tank and small details

Using straight and crisp lines, depict the details as in the example from the artist of Drawcarz.com. To check the proportionality of the truck drawing, you can move it away from you or turn it upside down.

Step 6 – Draw the giant dump truck wheels and rims

With the help of an eraser, get rid of construction lines in the artwork. Draw tires and rims inside them as large circles of the perfectly round shape.

Step 7 – Add the inner rim circles and side details

Draw the rims inside the wheels in the shape of simple circles. Next, depict the details as shown in the example drawn by Drawcarz.com below.

Step 8 – Complete the truck line work

Get rid of any remaining construction lines and add the necessary finishing touches. In addition, you can add shadows to make the truck drawing more realistic.