Truck Bodies

Thunder Creek Expands Multi-Tank Diesel Hauling Platform →

Thunder Creek Equipment has expanded its multi-tank platform of diesel fuel hauling solutions to include a new medium-duty truck body — the multi-tank Upfit — that can haul bulk diesel on the road without requiring a CDL or HAZMAT endorsement (Title 49 [CFR49] — local regulations may apply). Each truck is outfitted with eight independent 115-gal. tanks (920-gal. total capacity) that are only connected when a common manifold is opened at the pumping station. Click for more...

Knapheide Unveils All New Aluminum Service Body, Platform Body →

The Knapheide Manufacturing Company revealed an all new aluminum service body and aluminum platform body. The addition of these bodies reinforces Knapheide's commitment to producing the best portfolio of aluminum truck bodies. The journey to building aluminum truck bodies required Knapheide to take a new approach to design, testing and manufacturing. “When designing aluminum truck bodies, we knew that we had to have a solution that was no compromise in durability,” said Chris Weiss, vice president of engineering, Knapheide. Click for more...

Omaha Standard Palfinger Releases Pal Pro 20 Mechanics Body →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Omaha Standard Palfinger has released its newest mechanics body, the PAL Pro 20. Accommodating service cranes up to 20,000 ft. lbs. of lifting capacity, the reinforced PAL Pro 20 mechanics body is designed to maximize field performance in both on and off-road applications. All compartment tops and raised compartments are reinforced with internal gussets which prevents cracking and allows for mounting of welders, compressors and tool boxes. Click for more...

Kenworth T880S Enters Production with Strong Demand from Robust Construction Market →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Kenworth T880S has been an option for mixer body builders and its customers needing to meet the federal bridge formula. And, with T880S production commencing, order boards are filling up. McNeilus Manufacturing, a division of Oshkosh; and Con-Tech Manufacturing are the first customers receiving T880S chassis during this first week of production. The Kenworth T880S features a set-forward front axle, which makes it the go-to configuration for mixer customers needing to comply with federal bridge formulas. Click for more...