Lightweight, heavy-duty aluminum platform bodies
In the market for a flatbed truck? Look no further. Our Aluminum Platform Bodies are easy on payload and big on strength.
With a desire to never settle for second best, we spent years designing and testing our aluminum product lines to ensure they’re lightweight but not light duty. Assembled with aerospace techniques and utilizing military-grade aluminum extrusions, our aluminum flatbed body is class-leading in strength, durability and longevity.
Available in lengths from 7’ to 18’, there’s a tough, long-lasting aluminum platform body for your application no matter how big or small.
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Aluminum Construction
Constructed of 6061 T6 and 5052 military-grade aluminum, resulting in a body that's 40 percent lighter than steel.
Military-Grade Flooring
Military-grade aluminum extruded floor planks perform double-duty, providing exceptional styling and strength for the floor, as well as unmatched structural strength as the cross sills.
Long Sills
Long sills are an extruded aluminum structural channel.
Side Rails
Side rails are extruded Military-grade aluminum channel with a tapered edge, providing protection to the floor planks and allowing for cargo and product to be loaded and unloaded without damage.
Rub Rails
Standard feature for DRW bodies only. External 3/8" thick, Military-grade aluminum rub rails are attached to the sides with EcoGuard hardware to eliminate the interaction between the steel and aluminum for easy replacement in the event of damage.
Stake Pockets
Reinforced stake pockets are sized to accept Knapheide side options.
Tie-Downs
Integrated under body tie downs provide a reinforced location for attaching cargo tie down straps.
Marker Lights
All marker, clearance, and I.D. lights are LED.
Bulkhead
Constructed of Military-grade aluminum extrusions and Marine-grade aluminum sheeting. Available in both rectangular and tapered/punched configurations.
Drop-in Racks
Drop-in racks provide a basic way to retain material in the load space. Available on 8’–18’ length bodies.
Drop-down Racks
Provide hinge-down side and rear sections for enhanced retainment and access to the load space. Available on 8' length bodies.
Refuse Sides
Available in multiple lengths. Used in variety of applications.
Spare Tire Retainer
Accepts tires as small as 14" up to 22.5", with up to 6" of vertical adjustment. Can be mounted on street side or curb side of bulkhead.
Stake Racks
Constructed with all-Military-grade aluminum. Made for bodies of all lengths and in 28" and 40" high sides.
Underbody Storage Compartment
Runs between the long sills of the body to create additional storage for lengthy items like conduit or PVC.
Integrated D-Ring Tie-Downs
D-ring style tie-downs for securing cargo for safe and efficient transport
ICC Bumper
For Platform and Dump Bodies. Dimensions dependent upon chassis manufacturer. Under ride protection required by law and the ICC Bumper provides this protection. ICC Bumpers not needed when hitch is utilized.
Rear Hitch
Multiple receiver hitch options available to meet your hauling demands. All hitches include under ride protection.
| Actual Length | Actual Width | Chassis CA | Model | Net Weight (lbs) | Long Sill Spacing | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Rear Wheel | ||||||||||
| 7'-6" | 80.00" | 36/42" | ALPB-768 | 216 | 42" | |||||
| 7'-6" | 80.00" | 40" | ALPB-768-F | 214 | 38" | |||||
| 8'-9" | 80.00" | 56" | ALPB-898 | 251 | 42" | |||||
| 8'-9" | 80.00" | 56" | ALPB-898-F | 249 | 38" | |||||
| 9'-3" | 80.00" | 60" | ALPB-938 | 270 | 34" | |||||
| Dual Rear Wheel, 90 Sprinter Series | ||||||||||
| 12'-3" | 90.00" | 85.2" | ALPBMB-123 | 374 | 39.19" | |||||
| 14'-3" | 90.00" | 111.2" | ALPBMB-143 | 430 | 39.19" | |||||
| Dual Rear Wheel, 96 Series | ||||||||||
| 8'-9" | 96.00" | 56" | ALPB-89 | 278 | 42" | |||||
| 8'-9" | 96.00" | 56" | ALPB-89-F | 276 | 38" | |||||
| 9'-3" | 96.00" | 60" | ALPB-93 | 299 | 34" | |||||
| 10'-3" | 96.00" | 72-84" | ALPB-103 | 329 | 34" | |||||
| 11'-3" | 96.00" | 84" | ALPB-113 | 359 | 34" | |||||
| 12'-3" | 96.00" | 84-102" | ALPB-123 | 387 | 34" | |||||
| 13'-3" | 96.00" | 108" | ALPB-133 | 417 | 34" | |||||
| 14'-3" | 96.00" | 102-124" | ALPB-143 | 444 | 34" | |||||
| 16'-3" | 96.00" | 108-138" | ALPB-163 | 502 | 34" | |||||
| 18'-3" | 96.00" | 120-152" | ALPB-183 | 560 | 34" | |||||
| Dual Rear Wheel, 102 Series | ||||||||||
| 12'-3" | 101.75" | 60-84" | ALPBW-123 | 398 | 34" | |||||
| 13'-3" | 101.75" | 60-84" | ALPBW-133 | 429 | 34" | |||||
| 14'-3" | 101.75" | 102-124" | ALPBW-143 | 457 | 34" | |||||
| 16'-3" | 101.75" | 108-138" | ALPBW-163 | 516 | 34" | |||||
| 18'-3" | 101.75" | 120-152" | ALPBW-183 | 575 | 34" | |||||
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