Types of Custom Body Vehicles

All trucks are manufactured with the same basic structure and dimensions within the same size categories. Bodies

are later customized to suit the intended use of the individual truck. The versatility of trucks allows their

bodies to be changed to suit any change in use. There is a wide variety of body types that can be fitted on trucks.

Some of the most popular ones are listed below.



Tow Truck


A truck customized to tow other vehicles is important in that it ensures stranded drivers can be assisted promptly

without causing body damage to their cars. It should have a winch for hauling a grounded vehicle up its ramp. It

should also have accessories such as tow dollies and vehicle tie-down harnesses. It is important for tow trucks to

have good towing power so as to be able to tow heavy cars without too much strain. Its load bed is mounted low for

maximum stability when it is carrying a car.



Refrigerated Truck


Perishable foodstuff requires a quick and safe way of transporting to where it is needed. A refrigerated truck does

this readily and efficiently. The requirements of a good refrigerated truck are good heat insulation, energy

efficient compressor unit, sturdy construction, and minimal vibration transfer from the engine. The design and

positioning of the heat exchanger should be able to utilize the forward motion and speed of the truck to increase

its efficiency.



Stake Body Truck


Irregularly shaped goods, especially those of a vegetative nature, such as tree logs and grass for mulching,

require a stake body truck to be carried. This type of truck has an upright steel frame onto which wooden planks

are firmly fastened horizontally. It allows for easy loading and offloading and does not generate mustiness in the

loaded goods. This design is simple in that it has few details. However, it has to be strong and sturdy in order to

withstand the heavy load bearing out on to it for support.



Utility Body Truck


A utility body truck may either be full-height fully covered or half-height open top. This type of truck is ideal

for items such as furniture and appliances. The goods can be transported over great distances without damage or

exposure to the weather elements. It is particularly useful for moving companies. The half body version is suitable

for irregularly shaped goods whose size would not allow them to be contained in a closed body, and whose shape

cannot fit properly in an enclosed space. The open top is also ideal for stacking goods high up and tying them down

with harnesses. For this reason, the half body has hooks on the side for attaching the harnesses.



Drive Van Body Truck


This truck body is suitable for mounting on smaller trucks. It is recommended for deliveries where one has to make

many stops on the route and offload small packages. It is conveniently designed to have direct access from the

cabin to the load area without going outside. It is also designed in such a way that quick curb offloading can take

place conveniently.



Whichever body type one decides to go for when buying a truck, it is important to choose wisely since changes and

modifications are expensive. Using the wrong body type is both inconvenient and degenerative on the condition of

the truck. Choosing the right truck is critical so as to ensure that load capacity and power output are well

matched with the intended purpose. One also needs to remember that one type of truck may not be suitable for use

with all the above mentioned bodies.



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