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Our aluminum service truck beds offer the most innovative design and superior construction.

Tested in the harshest lab environments, automotive proving grounds and by customers like you, our Aluminum Service Bodies are built to perform. Additionally, military-grade aluminum and structural adhesives that ensure maximum strength and longevity for your work truck.

What does this mean for you? The corrosion resistance of aluminum, an impactful increase in payload and a truck bed as durable as steel. When it comes to Knapheide, lightweight doesn’t mean light duty.

Love the organization capabilities in a utility van, but require a truck chassis for more cab space or four-wheel drive? We’ve designed KUVcc Utility Truck Bodies just for you.

You get all the same great benefits of a KUV, but in a package that’s compatible with a truck cab chassis. With more than enough secure compartments and cargo area storage, the KUVcc can handle all of your tools, equipment and parts while keeping them separated and organized. The KUVcc features solid steel construction so you know you will get years of durable service out of this enclosed utility body.

Productivity and efficiency is vital to your success, so choose a Knapheide KUVcc to add a boost to your bottom line.

With a rugged steel construction and external storage for your tools and equipment, the Service Body is a key component in your day-to-day productivity.

The external compartments offer protection from outside elements and allow technicians to access their equipment without having to climb into the truck bed.

Staying organized both on and between job sites is important. Get maximum efficiency with a Knapheide Service Body.

Say goodbye to crawling around in the back of your cargo van endlessly searching for tools, parts and equipment. The KUV creates optimized organization for the technician, dividing the storage space into manageable compartments that are externally accessible from either side of the body.

The technician pulls up to the jobsite, exits the cab and immediately has quick access to the tools and parts they need without having to crawl into the cargo area. Dedicated conduit chutes enable the technician to store longer items without cluttering the floor of the oversized cargo area.

Knapheide's KUV is constructed of rugged galvanneal steel so the technician can have confidence it will provide years of reliable service. More contractors and technicians utilizing an enclosed utility body as their work vehicle choose a Knapheide KUV. If you spend more time searching for tools and equipment, invest in a KUV and get more billable hours out of your day.

Heavy-Hauler Junior flatbed truck bodies are designed with versatility in mind to meet various vocational needs.

Knapheide's Heavy-Hauler Junior Platform Body is equipped with external rub rails, integrated tie down points and stake pockets, along with a heavy-duty bulkhead and robust flooring options. Add steel stake sides to a Heavy-Hauler Junior Platform Body to transition into a dedicated Stake Body, or choose a hoist for dumping applications. The Heavy-Hauler Junior Platform Body is designed to be multi-faceted in order to suit a wide variety of vocations.

The Heavy-Hauler Junior offers all the features you need to tackle tough jobs without breaking your budget.

PGNB Gooseneck Bodies from Knapheide come loaded with all the same great standard features found in PGNA models (integrated gooseneck and receiver hitch systems, internal stake pockets and punched bulkhead) plus integrated stop, tail, turn and backup lights in both the rear skirt and bulkhead and side rub rails for additional functionality and convenience.

Choose models for either single or dual rear wheel chassis, along with 8', 9' and 11' body lengths. Regardless if you're hauling a horse trailer or hay bales, PGNB Gooseneck Bodies are well equipped for the task at hand.

PGNC Gooseneck Bodies from Knapheide have distinct side-skirt styling with integrated front and rear toolboxes. The sleek yet functional design provides storage for tools, chains, tie-down straps and more.

Unlike the competition, Knapheide fully immerses all Gooseneck Bodies, including the PGNC, in an exclusive E-Coat prime paint system for the industry's best rust and corrosion protection. When you need a Gooseneck Body with proven performance, turn to the Knapheide PGNC Gooseneck Body.

Knapheide PGND Gooseneck Bodies are the top of the line. You won't find a more feature-packed and deluxe model in the industry. PGND Gooseneck Bodies feature superior and innovative solid steel construction so you have confidence it will withstand your jobsite abuse.

From the ample compartment storage to the contoured bulkhead to the all LED lights, the PGND has everything you need in a Gooseneck Body and more. The reliable under the floor gooseneck hitch system can haul even your heaviest gooseneck trailer loads.

Need a versatile Platform Body that can haul just about anything? Knapheide's Value-Master X Platform Body features solid steel construction and is available in many different lengths and widths to fit a variety of chassis applications.

Choose wood, steel or treadplate flooring and pick from numerous side accessories including stake sides, solid sides or refuse sides to customize for your hauling job. Pair this flatbed up with a hoist to add dumping functionality.

Regardless of your needs, the Value-Master X Platform Body from Knapheide has you covered.

Used in a variety of industries, a box body provides many benefits for your cargo hauling needs. When keeping your cargo out of the elements and safely secured when not in transit, box bodies are an ideal choice.

Knapheide Box Bodies come with standard features to help you get the job done. With a full size rear roll-up door, cargo can be easily accessed.

Box bodies are available with .040” aluminum sidewalls or 0.5” FRP sidewalls. Aluminum sidewalls offer exposed Z posts with interior options for maximum cargo control. FRP provides a smooth outer sidewall perfect for graphic artwork, with increased interior space void of interior framing.

Standard Features:
• Floors are 2”x8” pine shiplap (laminated hardwood for bodies 18’ and longer)
• Floors include 12-gauge steel side rail band structure
• Rear threshold is 10-gauge steel with built-in drain groove to prevent water from entering cargo area
• Corner posts are 12-gauge steel with 14-gauge reinforcement, adding extra durability
• Standard rear roll-up door comprised of .25” composite, which features 10% lighter weight than standard wood doors with zero rot
• 4” ICC bumper
• .040” aluminum side walls
• Grab handles
• LED integrated S/T/T and B/U lights
• Cast aluminum front corners
• Extruded aluminum roof edging to prevent water intrusion and provide durability
• Structural long sills with structural cross members:
• On 16” center for bodies 17’ and shorter
• On 12” center for bodies over 17’
• Rear steel header reinforced with steel inner brace supports
• One interior LED dome light (two lights in bodies 18’ and longer)
• Fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) front wall

Knapheide Box Bodies come with standard features to help you get the job done. With a full size rear roll-up door, cargo can be easily accessed. Choose a Knapheide Box Truck (KBT) or Knapheide Box Van (KBV) to fit your needs.

Our box bodies are available with .040” aluminum sidewalls or 0.5” FRP sidewalls. Aluminum sidewalls offer exposed Z posts with interior options for maximum cargo control. FRP provides a smooth outer sidewall perfect for graphic artwork, with increased interior space void of interior framing

Reading’s Classic II™ aluminum service body combines the superior fuel economy and corrosion resistance of aluminum with Reading’s legendary quality and durability. Built with premium recycled aluminum alloy, the body is bathed in a zinc phosphate bath to prep it for improved adhesion of Reading’s durable powder coat finish, to resist corrosion better than any other service truck body on the market. It features all the standard and exclusive options that have made our flagship Classic II™ a leader in the truck body industry while offering environmental benefits that today’s consumers appreciate.

Standard features include a pressed diamond plate floor and inner tailgate surface, heavy-duty compartment doors and a rugged undercoated understructure for superior durability and strength. The Classic II™ aluminum service truck body also features Reading’s exclusive adjustable hidden hinges, Dual-Pro® door seals, a slam-action tailgate and much more. Add our industry-leading 10-year limited warranty and it’s easy to see why there’s No Body Better than the Classic II™.

There are many service bodies on the market, but there’s only one Classic II™. The Classic II™ steel service body, available for both single rear wheel and dual wheel chassis, is built with premium A60 coating-weight steel construction and our exclusive Triple Protection E-coat primer and powder coat finish to resist corrosion better than any other truck body on the market.

In addition, the Classic II™ offers features not found on any other service truck body. Our pressed diamond plate floor and inner tailgate surface provides superior strength and durability. Our patented hidden hinge system is fully adjustable and theft-resistant. Our exclusive Dual-Pro® seal system offers expanded door clearances and superior weather protection.

And that’s just the beginning. Add our industry-leading 6-year limited warranty and it’s easy to see why there’s No Body Better than the Classic II™.

The panel and tapered panel bodies offer interior work space with three or four full-length shelves on each side to provide carrying space for long-handled tools and equipment. In addition, they feature numerous exterior compartments with spring-loaded door holders on all vertical doors for ease of operation. Solid rear access doors lock securely with a two-point locking system.

Both the panel and tapered panel bodies are built on the Classic II™ service body and are available in heights of 50", 60" and 72". All models are available in fuel-saving aluminum or heavy-duty galvannealed steel. Panel and tapered panel bodies offer all the features you come to expect with a premium Reading truck body.

Reading’s SL service bodies feature the premium materials and quality construction Reading is famous for at an exceptional value. The SL is available in 98" single rear wheel, 108" and 132" dual rear wheel configurations. Both are available in standard and low-profile designs. You can get even more storage space with the Reading Spacemaker® option.

Every SL service truck body moves through our exclusive E-coat primer and powder coat finish process for outstanding rust and corrosion resistance. In addition, the SL service body offers numerous standard features and options, including Dual-Pro® door seals, an Aluma-Fill fuel cup, stainless steel rotary locks, a slam-action tailgate and much more.

Made in America and backed by our 6-year warranty, the SL service body offers unbeatable value.

Our high-capacity aluminum Classic Service Van offers an enclosed workspace for keeping everything safe and organized. Backed by an industry-leading 10-year warranty, the CSV is the mobile workspace of choice for telecom, plumbers, HVAC and utility contractors

When you’re searching for the best steel service vans, remember that we set the bar for durability, functionality and performance. Our Ready Van SL offers exceptional value and is backed by our industry-leading six-year warranty.

Haul the maximum payload in the most affordable way while boosting fuel economy. A heavy-duty understructure, rugged steel floor and sidewall construction provide long-lasting durability for working in rugged jobsites.

Features:
• Two-piece HRA1011 steel floor plate is fully seam welded, and includes angled sidewalls to floor to eliminate “bridging” of material.
• Full-depth rear corner posts with flame-cut hardware, “banjo eye” chain holders and tarp tension bar receivers.
• With an adjustable linkage, the forward tailgate release allows you to dump loads from a safer and more convenient location at the front of the body.
• Heavy-duty steel hinges with grease fittings for lubricating.
• The drop-down tailgate release is operated with a single, fast-acting lever.

Whatever you need to haul, the Reading Marauder SL dump body can get the job done. The Marauder SL dump body was designed to provide the most economical means to maximize your payload and increase fuel efficiency. The heavy-duty understructure, rugged steel floor and sidewall construction and high-capacity hoist will give you a tough, durable and reliable dump body. It is available in 9’ and 11’ lengths.

Features:
• Two-piece HRA1011 steel floor plate is fully seam welded, and includes angled sidewalls to floor to eliminate “bridging” of material.
• With an adjustable linkage, the forward tailgate release allows you to dump loads from a safer and more convenient location at the front of the body.
• The drop-down tailgate release is operated with a single, fast-acting lever.
• Full-depth rear corner posts with flame-cut hardware, “banjo eye” chain holders and tarp tension bar receivers.

Versatile and tough, our steel stake body offers a large open platform and steel stake racks for secure hauling of equipment and materials. It features A60 coating-weight steel finished with our exclusive E-coat primer and powder coat system for a durable finish.

Reading offers a variety of rack sets including steel stakes, low-profile contractor sides and Redi Racks, which are ideal for hauling bulk materials and pallets. Quick-release latches allow fast removal of individual racks for easy loading and unloading of materials. An optional scissor hoist is available.

Reading’s steel stake body is available in lengths from 10' to 26' with a 96"-wide body.

Ideal for hauling bulk materials and pallets, it features a large, open platform built from steel for strength and long-lasting durability Quick release steel stake rack sets allow for easy loading and unloading.

When you need a platform truck for hauling compact and heavy equipment or materials, transporting pallets and bales of hay or other applications, choose the Heavy-Duty Platform Body. Versatile and tough, our Heavy-Duty Platform Bodies are built with premium hot-rolled steel, have a variety of flooring options and come with a durable powder-coat finish that endures the environment.

The Redi-Dek™ platform body replaces a standard pickup bed with a convenient platform that can be customized to meet your needs. It features reinforced outside stake pockets on 2” steel tie-down rails, a steel slotted bulkhead and a steel treadplate floor with reinforced rear apron. It can be fitted with optional contractor sides, an overhead material rack,or a gooseneck trailer hitch to accommodate a range of uses.

Featuring premium heavy-duty steel and Reading’s exclusive E-Coat primer and powder coat finish, Redi-Dek will give you years of performance in tough job conditions. It is available in 8.5’, 10’, 11' and 12’ body lengths for an easy upfit.

The design is the result of over 40 years of custom body building experience coupled with valuable input from the end-user community and our loyal customer base. They include more standard features and benefits than our competitors standard production bodies — Feature Superior + Price Competitive = best overall VALUE available.

Designed and manufactured to withstand the harshest environments and most demanding field applications while providing the user with the highest quality, most user friendly, versatile, functional, and safe body available.

• The Master Mechanic™ Series 20 Series crane bodies are built for up to a 4,000 lb. crane.
• The Master Mechanic™ Series 25 Series crane bodies are built for up to a 5,000 lb. crane.
• The Master Mechanic™ Series 45 Series crane bodes are built for up to a 7,500 lb. crane.
• The Master Mechanic™ Series 78 Series crane bodes are built for up to a 12,000 lb. crane.

The premium A60 coating-weight steel makes it ideal for transporting loose, bulk or skidded material that's lighter in weight but still requires room. Constructed for long-lasting durability you can count on to work hard for you job after job. Available in 9' and 12' models.

• Body Construction of A-60 Galvanized Steel Locks Out Rust and Corrosion
• Single Doors on Front Compartment for Enhanced Resistance to Water and Dust
• Weather Stripping for Dust and Water Resistant Compartment Interiors
• Rain Gutters Above all Doors
• Gas Springs on all Vertical Doors and Chain Stops on Horizontal Doors
• All Compartment Doors are Double Paneled
• Trademarked Recessed Stainless Steel Door Pockets with Internal Fasteners
• Top Lids Have (2) Gas Shocks and (2) Rotary Latches Each Mounted on Lid Ends
• Bright Tread Aluminum Diamond Plate Overlays on Top Lids
• Bright Tread Aluminum Front Gravel Guards and Splash Guards
• Lock-in-place Shelving, Adjustable on 2” Centers
• 13.5” High Self-leveling Tailgate with Shear Resistant Machined Hinges and Protective Stainless Steel Cap
• 12 Gauge Diamond Plate Floor on 10 Gauge Crossmembers
• Composite Fender Flares
• Zinc-plated Hinge Rods with Hinge Blocks
• Lighting Package Installed on Bumper Kick-plate
• 8” Rear Step Bumper
• Removable Trays
• Tie Downs in Bed Area
• Fortress 5-Point Locking System with Zinc Plated Lock Rods
• 1900 Emulsion Undercoating

The PL model is a platform body with an edge, featuring the strongest, most durable materials on the market with best-in-class features to get the job done.

Specs & Features
• Lengths: 12', 14', 16', 18'
• Headache Rack: Formed Bulkhead with Punched Grill
• Deck: 3/8" Treadplate
• Frame Rails: 4" Structural Channel Steel
• Crossmembers: 3" Channel Steel 18" OC
• BP Hitch: ICC Optional
• Side Rails: 3/8” x 2” Side Rails with Stake Pockets
• Marker Lighting: Bullet DOT Approved LED
• Toolbox: Optional Underbody

Built to work. Built to Last.

Tough enough to haul the big loads, the popular RD models are expertly designed, professional-grade workhorses that are sized to fit almost any unit.

• Lengths 84", 8'6", 9'4", 11'4"
• Headache Rack Steel Tube
• Deck 1/8" Treadplate
• Frame Rails 4" Structural Channel Steel
• Crossmembers 3" x 3/16" Channel
• Rear Skirt Solid One Piece with Tapered Corners
• GN Hitch 30K B&W Hitch with Welded Ball
• BP Hitch 18,500 lb. B&W Hitch with Receiver Tube
• Side Rails 3/8” x 2” Side Rails with Stake Pockets
• Fuel Fill Angled
• 12V Trailer Plug 12V Round 7 Pin in GN Box, Round 7 Pin/4 Way Flat on Rear
• Rear Lighting Clear LED Oval
• Light Box (Read Skirt) Steel
• Marker Lighting Bullet DOT Approved LED
• Toolbox Optional Underbody
• Toolbox Handle N/A
• Fenders N/A
• Side Steps N/A
• Tiedowns N/A

Specs & Features:
• Lengths: 84", 8'6", 9'4", 11'4"
• Headache Rack: Steel Tube
• Deck: 1/8" Treadplate
• Frame Rails: 4" Structural Channel Steel
• Crossmembers: 3" x 3/16" Channel
• Rear Skirt: Solid One Piece with Tapered Corners
• GN Hitch: 30K B&W Hitch with Welded Ball
• BP Hitch: 18,500 lb. B&W Hitch with Receiver Tube
• Side Rails: 3/8” x 2” Side Rails with Stake Pockets
• Fuel Fill: Angled
• 12V Trailer Plug: 12V Round 7 Pin in GN Box, Round 7 Pin/4 Way Flat on Rear
• Rear Lighting: Clear LED Oval
• Light Box (Rear Skirt): Steel
• Marker Lighting: Bullet DOT Approved LED
• Toolbox: (4) Standard Integrated
• Toolbox Handle: T Handle Compression
• Fenders: Steel Radius
• Sidesteps: In front of and behind fender

The TM Deluxe is designed to haul trailers from bumper or gooseneck positions and features a full-length rear skirt and side skirts with stainless fenders, providing a sleek and finished look. Enjoy loads of convenient storage thanks to this hardworking body’s 6 lockable toolboxes, all featuring our best-in-class T-handle compression latches.

Specs & Features:

• Lengths: 84", 8'6", 9'4", 11'4"
• Headache Rack: Steel Tube
• Deck: 1/8" Treadplate
• Frame Rails: 4" Structural Channel Steel
• Crossmembers: 3" x 3/16" Channel
• Rear Skirt: Solid One Piece with Rear Step
• GN Hitch: 30K B&W Hitch with Welded Ball
• BP Hitch: 18,500 lb. B&W Hitch with Receiver Tube
• Fuel Fill: Angled
• 12V Trailer Plug: 12V Round 7 Pin in GN Box, Round 7 Pin/4 Way Flat on Rear
• Rear Lighting: Clear LED Oval
• Light Box (Rear Skirt): Steel
• Marker Lighting: Bullet DOT Approved LED
• Toolbox: Utility Box in front; Top-Open ½ Length Shovel Box; Tall Chain Box in rear; Opossum Belly
• Toolbox Handle: Chrome T Handle Compression
• Fenders: Steel Radius
• Sidesteps: In front of and behind fender
• Tiedowns: (4) 18" Airline Track Tiedowns, (4) Attachment Rings

If your hauling and towing needs require a flatbed truck or a gooseneck, then General Truck Body is your Work Truck Headquarters.

Our standard duty flatbed trucks range in size from 8ft to 14ft in length, and we offer Medium Duty flatbeds in sizes from 16ft to 26ft. All of our flatbeds are made of steel. Our steel goosenecks are available in 9’4? and 11’4? lengths.

From the glistening body finish to the Master Lock System designed to protect the tools of your livelihood, TradeMaster defines quality and value. If you are the best at what you do, why not drive the best? Harbor: Driven by the Best!

• Stainless Steel self-opening pop-top lids w/ body length compartment bins & 4" dividers
• Push Button locking system with red band locking indicator
• Modern gas shocks on each side opening door to keep them open during loading and unloading
• 8" deep recessed bumper for sure footing when entering bed
• Armless and self supporting tailgate work table
• Adjustable, but lockable, shelving system
• Weather shield system around locks, doors, and hinges, preventing leaks and securing the tools of your trade.
• Neoprene door seals, water-proof gaskets, self-sealing stainless steel rivets, and silky smooth three-point door latches with Teflon glides.

One of our best sellers - and for good reason. The Norstar SR model offers everything you need in a flatbed configuration. If you want a little more from this basic configuration, look over our options list. We have underbody locking tool boxes for additional storage and gooseneck troughs for a towing upgrade, spare tire mounts for the unexpected and a list of other options to personalize your bed for your home or business needs.

The standard 2.5" receiver allows you to add a hitch for bumper pull cargo and a 2 5/16" gooseneck ball is standard in case you are hauling a heavyweight. Our receivers are lab tested and certified for 18,500 lbs bumper capacity and 30,000 lbs gooseneck capacity. Durable diamond plate construction and powder coat will make this bed your most faithful assistant for years to come. Tapered corners, 7 way plug with 4 way adapter and recessed 2 5/16" ball and receiver hitch give you a towing package standard. Exposed stake pockets and rub rail ensure you have tie down points for any load, plus the LED lights are standard on all SRs. Full 11 gauge skirted rear bumpers finish off every model as an additional standard feature.