12-01-04 | News

Truck Conversions For the Really Tough Job
The Future of Work Trucks

By Dale Desit, Bucks Fabricating

 

Bucks Switch-N-Go detachable truck body system allows up to 26,000 GVW trucks to interchange different truck bodies in minutes.

Bucks Fabricating manufactures the “Switch-N-Go Patent Pending” (SNG) which is a detachable truck bed conversion system that allows contractors to easily “switch” between many different truck bodies, depending on the type of work they perform. This SNG truck bed conversion system is affordable and easy to use.

Specifications: SNG is designed for medium work trucks in the 11,000 to 26,000 GVW range. The electric winches are rated at 9,000 to 15,000 pounds. SNG works well at 84 inch cab to axle configurations, but can fit from 60 CA to 132 CA. Its detachable bodies range from 9 to 12 feet long mostly, with lengths up to 16 feet if the truck size will accommodate. Eleven different body styles are available. SNG offers a patented barndoor-dump tailgate for the dump bodies which is especially advantageous to landscapers who often work in tight spaces, yet need gravel dump tailgating capabilities.

Pricing: A nominal size system for a 17,500 GVW truck chassis including installation, stainless steel fenders, factory mudflaps, reese hitch bumper and a dump body and platform body is about $14,700.

Exactly What is the Super Lawn Truck System?

By Tony Bass, Super Lawn Truck

You will be able to inventory all of your tools in less than one minute. Most any commercial manufacturer’s equipment can be stored with this innovative system.

First there is the truck itself, an Isuzu NPR diesel or gas powered truck. You have a choice here: gas or diesel power. This is one of the most widely used heavy-duty trucks in the world, and for a very good reason. You get a three-year unlimited mileage warranty. Then, you have the box or the bed of the truck. We use 14-, 16-, 18- and 20-foot Morgan Van Bodies.

Options: Hydra-Ramp System is easy and fast-loading, eliminating trailers. This heavy-duty (patent pending) ramp will give your box truck the capacity to carry all types of power equipment.

Fuel Station System: Save labor, prevent spills, reduce mixing time. Heavy-duty construction allows for convenient storage of 39.5 gallons of regular gasoline and 14 gallons of pre-mix fuel.

Irrigation Parts and Inventory Storage System: With over 45 bins that are adjustable, this cabinet will fit your specific inventory needs. Small parts, large parts and hand tools are a breeze to keep track of day in and day out. Installation allows for full use of floor space in the truck.

Hand and Power Tool Storage System: Inventory your tools in one minute flat. Prevent breakage and loss using this system which allows you to organize and safely store these items: string trimmers, stick edgers, pole pruner, eight-foot step ladder, back pack sprayers, two-gallon hand sprayers, shovels, rakes, broom, back pack blowers, loping shear, scissor shear, power gas shear, multi-shaft power tools, pesticide containers, clip board, water cooler, spool of string for trimmers and more.

Underbody Tool Storage System: Maximize efficiency and space using a storage box mounted under the body of your truck, you can quickly get to hand tools when you are doing field repair work. Lock up your tools to prevent theft.