Arborists, landscapers, and municipal groundskeeping crews leverage Knapheide chipper truck bodies to hold and haul cut tree branches, logs, wood chips, and other plant material from collection points to disposal or recycling sites. These ground or aerial configurable units cater to the specific needs of forestry professionals, proving invaluable for storm cleanup, public space care, and environmental or aesthetic improvement of land owned by individuals, businesses, and government entities.
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A Chipper Truck Bed for Aerial or Ground Applications
6 Year Limited Warranty guaranteeing no body rust-through, intact shelving, and fully operable door hinges, latches, and locks when used as directed.
Constructed from 14 and 16-gauge, A-40 galvanneal steel for unmatched strength and durability.
Enclosed bed design with proper ventilation, built-in storage, and optional hoisting capabilities.
Models are available in 11 to 14-foot lengths and 66 and 72-inch heights to accommodate 13 to 20 yards of debris.
Designed for Class 6 through 8 dual rear wheel cab chassis.
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Forestry Bodies
Body Options
Pintle Hitch
Storage Packs
Knapheide Tool Boxes
Double Door Rear Gate
Wheel Chocks
Bumper Cone Holder
Add-ons
Power Take Off Units
Grill Guards
Steps
Trailer Hitches
Dump Hoists
Dump Bed Vibrators
Winches
Backup Alarms
Snow Plows
Forestry Bodies
Features
E-Coat Immersion
Knapheide Bodies are fully immersed in Knapheide's 12-step, electrodeposition prime paint system for superior corrosion resistance.
LED Tail Lights
Recessed long lasting and low maintenance tail lights featuring bright LED illumination and stop/turn/backup signaling.
Ladder Box
Full length ladder box with pole pruner shelf and lockable access door for storage and security.
Punched Vents
Punched vents in upper side panels for air circulation during chipping operations.
Side Panels
Industry exclusive 14 gauge galvanneal smooth side panels easily accept company graphics for a rolling billboard.
Undercoat
Under side of body receives additional corrosion protection with Knapheide's water-based undercoat.
Bow Bracing
16 gauge galvanneal steel roof panel reinforced with internal roof bow bracing for a clean overall appearance.
Tailgate
24" tall, 14 gauge galvanneal steel double-panel tailgate swings open 270 degrees and latches securely in the open position on the curb side for operator safety.
Amber Strobe Lights
Provide better visibility for working crew and increases jobsite safety. Located on each top corner on the front and rear of the body.
Body Options
Pintle Hitch
Storage Packs
Knapheide Tool Boxes
Double Door Rear Gate
Wheel Chocks
Bumper Cone Holder
Pintle Hitch
Ideal for rough driving conditions and potential off-road use. ICC bumper with swivel pintle hook or pintle ball combo. 12,000-20,000 lb. max gross trailer weight and 2,000-3,000 lb. max tongue weight available. Weights and capabilities dependent on chassis.
Storage Packs
L-Pack and I-Pack configurations are made to fit either straight or notched forestry body. Optimal storage solution for few or many products.
Knapheide Tool Boxes
Knapheide tool boxes are a great supplement to many types of truck bodies. They are lockable and come in multiple sizes for mounting above and under the body to fulfill additional storage needs.
Double Door Rear Gate
Removes pole pruner and ladder access box and for increased carrying capacity on Knapheide Forestry Body.
Wheel Chocks
Placed directly behind the rear tires. Quick access to your wheel chocks. Holders angled inward for increased security.
Bumper Cone Holder
Convenient storage of road/safety cones on front of vehicle allows for easy access and secure transport.
Add-ons
Power Take Off Units
Grill Guards
Steps
Trailer Hitches
Dump Hoists
Dump Bed Vibrators
Winches
Backup Alarms
Snow Plows
Power Take Off Units
Transfer your engine's mechanical power to auxiliary hydraulic driven equipment such as generators, air compressors, pumps operating cranes and dump beds, and other job essential machinery.
Grill Guards
Safeguard the front end of your vehicle's body and other components from impact damage or provide mounting points for fastening additional accessories such as auxiliary lights and winches.
Steps
Make climbing in and out of your vehicle's cab easier or roof mounted cargo more accessible with fixed or retractable solutions of varying styles, material construction and lengths to suit your needs.
Trailer Hitches
Establish a reliable and secure connection between your vehicle and the trailers it will tow by selecting a solution tailored to your specific application and the weight you intend to haul.
Dump Hoists
Hydraulic cylinders power the tilting of a truck's bed to unload loose or bulk materials such as construction debris, vegetative waste, and aggregate used on job sites or taken to disposal locations.
Dump Bed Vibrators
Dislodge clumped or stuck snow, ice or loose bulk materials like gravel, dirt, or mulch via a mechanism that shakes and facilitates the flow of contents from a truck bed without manual intervention.
Winches
Recover stuck or immobilized vehicles, traverse off-road obstacles, and pull or hoist heavy objects using a front or rear-mounted, electric or hydraulic-driven hook and pulley system.
Backup Alarms
Backup alarms provide an added layer of safety while maneuvering heavy vehicles and equipment. Not only are backup alarms a good idea, in some areas and instances, they're a mandatory piece of safety equipment.
Snow Plows
Clear accumulated snow from roads, driveways, parking lots, or other surfaces with the blade type, size, material, and other features most suitable for your vehicle and usage.
