Tuesday, March 12, 2013

The Many Truck Bodies of Knapheide: Part 1


There are many different styles of truck bodies that are able to help you not only with daily personal life, but also can be very effective in many occupations. Knapheide truck bodies are available for very nearly every occupation where a truck is needed. The design and make various truck body styles that are useful to individuals in various vocations. From electricians to those carrying sand, Knapheide has a truck body for that

Dump Truck Bodies

Drop Side Dump Body
Knapheide currently has recently redesigned their line of dump body models including the drop side and rigid side dump bodies. The Knapheide drop side truck bodies are designed with small chasis in mind and are useful for hauling anything from sand to asphalt. The rigid side dump bodies were made to last. These dump bodies can withstand daily abuse with its rugged heavy gauge steel construction. Last in Knapheide's line of dump bodies is the heavy drop side design. This dump body is made with a strong steel frame and understructure. This body style works on practically any jobsite and will last for years to come.


Platform Bodies

Value-Master X Platform Body
There are seven styles of Knapheide platform bodies. The Value-Master X is the most versatile platform truck body that they offer. This truck body ranges from 7' to 26' and can handle various types of chassis. Next, is the Heavy Hauler Junior platform body, and this body has external pockets and a tie down rail to keep your cargo in place. The Cargo Hauler is the big brother to the Value-Master X. This platform body was designed to carry your heaviest cargo and withstand the abuse. Knapheide's Heavy Hauler platform body was made to work with big chassis truck and handle tough, heavy loads. The Landscaper Body was designed with the ability to do jobs that most landscaper bodies have not been able to do. The Contractor Body was made to withstand anything that may be thrown at a contractor and has all the bells and whistles to handle any job. Last is the Westerner Platform Body. This versatile platform body has different bulkhead choices and storage and stake options to perform on a wide variety of jobsites.

Service Bodies

Standard Service Truck Body
Knapheide has various service truck body styles to meet various occupations including utility services. Their Standard Service Body is held up as “America's favorite.” This service body is a combination of rugged steel construction and ample storage compartments to be versatile no matter the vocation. Next, is the Compact Service Body, which is basically the Standard Service Body in a more compact frame. After that is the Line Body service body, which have been designed for medium and heavy duty chassis. There are twelve different basic models and in two different styles – the H Series and BH-Series. The Crane Body style is a very versatile truck body that is able to withstand light to heavy duty working environments. The KSS service body style resembles a regular truck bed but has the added benefit of being for service work. Last in the Knapheide service body models is the KSV. This service body is for van chassis to give you the benefit of a van and open steel service body.


Source: Knapheide.com