CONSTRUCTION MACHINE WITH A LIFTING DEVICE FOR A FEEDING PROCESS AND METHOD OF ADJUSTING A TAILGATE

The application relates to an autonomous construction machine (1) with a material hopper (5) for receiving construction material (M) to be installed, wherein the construction machine (1) is a paver (2) or a feeder (13). The material hopper (5) comprises at least one lifting device (7) which can be brought into releasable engagement with a movable tailgate (16) of a truck (A) supplying the material hopper (5) with the construction material (M) and which is configured to displace the movable tailgate (16) of the truck between a first position (35) and a second position (36). The application is also distinguished by a method employed therefor.