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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 12 and 20-gauge, A-40 galvanneal steel for unmatched strength and durability.
Hydraulic crane with 30-foot reach, 14,000 lb. lifting capacity, and outriggers included.
All inclusive package with multi-surface bedliner, drawer units, storage containers, work lighting, and more.
Designed for Class 6 through 8 dual rear wheel cab chassis.

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Steel KMT3 Mechanics Truck

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Steel KMT3 Mechanics Truck

Features

E-Coat Immersion

Knapheide Bodies are fully immersed in Knapheide's 12-step, electrodeposition prime paint system for superior corrosion resistance.

Body Shell

Rugged 14-gauge, two-sided A-40 galvanneal steel body shell with a six year warranty. Complete undercoating provides an additional layer of corrosion protection.

Undercoat

Under side of body receives additional corrosion protection with Knapheide's water-based undercoat.

LED Tail Lights

These surface mounted rectangular tail lights feature bright LED illumination, stop/turn/backup signaling, and built-in reflectivity with an option available upon request for strobing functionality with 8 selectable pattern choices. Guards inside the rear compartments protect interior wiring and other related components. The tail light’s housing, orientation and placement on the body may vary.

T-Handles

3 point T-Handles ensure your compartment doors stay closed and are individually lockable. Interior latching mechanisms include covers to prevent potential damage caused by shifting cargo inside. Locking can be facilitated via the included key entry feature and/or a power lock option available upon request.

Door Design

All compartment doors utilize pry-proof continuous hinges, weather protecting neoprene door seals, adjustable security ring striker for tighter closing, and spring or strut retainers to prevent involuntary door swing. Steel models are constructed of double-shell 20-guage, two-sided A-40 galvanneal steel while aluminum models are made from 6061 T6 and 5052 military grade aluminum.

External Compartments

The size of compartments is influenced by the cab-to-axle length of the vehicle chassis or cutaway and the body height you plan to choose. Consult our specifications table for further guidance. Front vertical compartments have two shelves while full height rear vertical and curb side horizontal compartments have one shelf. Each adjustable shelf is rated to hold 250-lbs. with removable dividers every 4-inches.

Mechanics Drawers

Street side front vertical compartment has a heavy duty 7 drawer unit with 3-3" high drawers, 3-5" high drawers, and 1-7" high drawer for organization of your tools.

Auxiliary Work Lights

4 halogen work lights installed, 1 on each rear light box, 1 at the base of the crane boom support, and 1 in the middle on top of the street side compartments.

Gas Bottle Retainer Kit

Curb side front vertical compartment has two gas bottle retainers with both the top and bottom panels vented for safe air circulation.

Cargo Tie Downs

Six recessed cargo D-ring tie downs installed in the floor of the cargo area with a 6,000 lb. maximum capacity.

Cab Guard

Bolt-on cab guard with fully punched window for increased visibility

Strut Flex Steps

Two grip strut flex steps mounted on the bottom of the work surface bumper on both sides, allows for convenient and safe access to the cargo area.

Grab Handles

Two heavy duty aluminum grab handles located on both sides at the rear of the body for easy cargo access.

Crane Support Structure

Torq-isolator crane support system with torsion box understructure transfers force into the torsion box floor, not the side compartments eliminating the risk of damaging your crane body.

Master Locking System

Master Locking System locks down all of the side compartments on one side by utilizing a padlock, provides an additional layer of security.

Cargo Swivel Hooks

Two swivel hooks located in the curb side front vertical compartment, hooks pivot 180 degrees and can be used to hang equipment.

Sortimo Organizational Unit

Sortimo organizational unit located in the side horizontal compartment for small parts and tool storage.

Work Surface Bumper

21" (KMT1), 24" (KMT2), or 28" (KMT3) work surface bumper with lockable through compartment operated by stainless steel T-handles.

Cargo Area

Oversized cargo area for transporting large tools, equipment, and inventory. Commercial grade Knapliner spray-on bedliner applied to cargo floor, sides, compartment tops, bulkhead, and tailgate for maximum corrosion resistance.

Compressor

35 CFM hydraulic rotary screw compressor with 50' x 1/2" hose reel and roller fairlead through the street side rear vertical compartment, FLR system and underbody air tank included.