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Just about every landscape contractor, especially those in the maintenance business has a utility truck. Some of those trucks have service bodies and others have attachments for storing the tools and equipment. LCN takes a look at some trucks that give plenty of storage options, to give you trouble-free operation. Some contractors may need interior lengths of only 10 feet, while others may need up to 14 feet. Options can range from rear door to body, floor structure to where and how many shelves for storage. Manufacturer: Chevy/GMC Chevy/GMC Spartan Service Van Model #: Spartan Service Van Chassis/body dimensions: 10, 12 or 14 foot length by 79 or 96 inch wide with a 139 or 159 inch wheelbase. Rear door options: Full opening swing door; overhead rear door with maximum security lock; swing up 55 inch by 46 inch rear door; overhead rear door in lieu of 48 1/2inch double swing door. Body options: Body heights of 56, 72 or 78 inches available on 10 foot or 12 foot by 79 inch body; Top Hat cab with full-height, walk through cab-access door; cab-over storage attic in lieu of wind faring. Roof options: Translucent roof; fiberglass-reinforced plywood roof; Lumidome roof vent; 12 inch round skylight. Floor options: Aluminum or steel tread plate overlay; varnish available for wood floor. Convenience options: Receiver hitch tube; aluminum ladder rack; rear access ladder; full-width grip strut bumper. Shelving options: Full, body-length adjustable shelves; adjustable interior shelving above compartments. GVW: 9,600 to 12,000 lbs. Wheel base: 139 to 159 inches Standard features: Durable, fiberglass-reinforced playwood body; spacious 49 inches between compartments; easy-entry, low-profile body design; two standard rear grab handles. Rear wheel: single or double Warranty: Five year limited Cost: $5,000 to $10,000, depending on service body
Model #: Spartan Service Van
Chassis/body dimensions: 10, 12 or 14 foot length by 79 or 96 inch wide with a 139 or 159 inch wheelbase.
Rear door options: Full opening swing door; overhead rear door with maximum security lock; swing up 55 inch by 46 inch rear door; overhead rear door in lieu of 48 1/2inch double swing door.
Body options: Body heights of 56, 72 or 78 inches available on 10 foot or 12 foot by 79 inch body; Top Hat cab with full-height, walk through cab-access door; cab-over storage attic in lieu of wind faring.
Roof options: Translucent roof; fiberglass-reinforced plywood roof; Lumidome roof vent; 12 inch round skylight.
Floor options: Aluminum or steel tread plate overlay; varnish available for wood floor.
Convenience options: Receiver hitch tube; aluminum ladder rack; rear access ladder; full-width grip strut bumper.
Shelving options: Full, body-length adjustable shelves; adjustable interior shelving above compartments.
GVW: 9,600 to 12,000 lbs.
Wheel base: 139 to 159 inches
Standard features: Durable, fiberglass-reinforced playwood body; spacious 49 inches between compartments; easy-entry, low-profile body design; two standard rear grab handles.
Rear wheel: single or double
Warranty: Five year limited
Cost: $5,000 to $10,000, depending on service body
Model #: GMC 3500 dump kit. (Other Ford, Mitsubishi and GM models available.)
Chassis/body dimensions: 84-inches cab to axle. See bucksfab.com for component dimensions.
Rear door options: Barn door, dump gate, drop-down sides.
Body options: Platform body, dump body, drop box and storage body, other options.
Convenience options: Weather; security for equipment; rapid change of multiple body types.
Shelving options: Available for storage body. Front tool box attachment available.
Other specifications: Truck system is designed for the 11,000 GVW to 26,000 GVW commercial truck needs. The Switch-N-Go System adds approximately 500 pounds of extra weight above having a dump body on the chassis. Other systems can add as much as a ton to the chassis, greatly reducing the payload of the truck.
Cost: $9,925 installed.
Chassis/body dimensions: 10, 12 or 14 foot length by 79 or 96 inch wide with a 138 or 158 inch wheelbase.
Roof options: Ladder rack brackets; steel or aluminum ladder rack; 12 inch round skylight; Lumidome roof vent.
Convenience options: Full-width grip strut bumper; Master Lock security system; rear pipe door; three person cab bench seat.
GVW: 9,600 to 14,000 lbs.
Wheel base: 138 to 158 inches
Standard features: Stylish and aerodynamic wind faring that enhances appearance and fuel economy. Horizontal compartment door that doubles as a workbench. Floor space between compartments to handle plywood and dry wall sheets. Spacious front compartment that handles Shop Vacs, plumbers snakes and more.
Rear wheel: Single or double
Model #: Dump-Pro??????oe FS1-12
Chassis/body dimensions: fits between wheel wells inside full-sized pickup bed (O.D. approx 96” L x 62” W x 27” H)
Convenience options: Quick Change-Out option (on-off in minutes), factory assembly.
Shelving options: N/A
GVW: can dump 3,000 lbs.
Standard features: Lightweight unit (394 lbs) can either be bolted to pickup truck for permanent installation, or with the use of the Quick Change-Out option (+42 lbs) allows installation/removal in minutes (no hole drilling). Non-rusting poly dump body that dumps at 60 degrees. Low maintenance (non-hydraulic) Warn winch. Comes as either as a kit or factory assembled.
Warranty: 2 years on unit. Warn warrants winch for 1 year.
Cost: May vary by dealer. Non-dealer areas, $2,300 to $2,800 (includes free shipping to lower 48 states).
Model #: Utility Service Body
Chassis/body dimensions: 8 feet, 9 feet or 11 feet models, 33 inch or 40 inch high body
Rear door options: kick plate mounted tail lights; extra wide 7 inch step bumper
Body options: Rain gutter above all doors; new and improved weather sealing on side doors
Floor options: Bed area is a full 49?EUR??,,????'?? by 98?EUR??,,????'??
Convenience options: Electro-galvanized construction, Tred Brite protective surfaces and plenty of room in the truck bed; rivetless stainless steel recessed door pockets.
Shelving options: Lock in place adjustable shelving
Standard features: Spring-loaded door checks
Rear wheel: Double
Warranty: Three years limited
Cost: $4,500 to $7,200
Model #: GVSD085
Chassis/body dimensions: Inside 91 1/2” wide 16’ long 85” inside height
Rear door options: Hydra Ramp by Super Lawn Truck or Roll up door
Body options: 12’, 14’, 16’, 18’, 20’ lengths
Roof options: Translucent ?EUR??,,????'??? Aluminum
Floor options: 1 1/8” laminated hardwood
Convenience options: Under body Fuel Transport Tanks, Underbody Tool Boxes, Hand & Power Tool Storage system. Irrigation parts storage bins , dump bodies, gas or diesel engines
Shelving options: single shelf or double shelves inside front
GVW: 12,000 or 14,500 or 17,950 or 19,000
Wheel base: 109”, 132”, 150”, 176”
Standard features: stainless steel top radius and front corners
Rear wheel: double
Warranty: 5 year structural
Cost: $40,000 to $55,000 including cab. chassis and body options
Model #: Vanscaper
Chassis/body dimensions: 12 to 22 feet long; Width 96 inch outside
Rear door options: Various door & side door options; rear 72” long, full width or split, fold down metal ramp (expanded metal with spring assist); full width roll-up door.
Body options: Interior linings: plywood, aluminum, wood or steel slats; sidewalls FRP: 5/8” exterior grade plywood, reinforced with fiberglass inside and out – OR .040 aluminum, smooth pre-painted white, riveted to side and front vertical wall posts on 16” centers
Roof options: translucent roof – ceiling & wall vents; roof .032” one-piece aluminum, bonded to heavy-duty anti-snag roof bows, 24” on center.
Floor options: diamond treadplate floor covering; 1-1/8” hardwood
Convenience options: Weather protection for tools and equipment; security for your equipment when not in use; rapid deployment of equipment; signage opportunities to promote your company; full width beavertail/fold down spring assist ramp.
Shelving options: shelves – tie-down securing systems.
Other specifications: Corners 12” radius aerodynamic wind deflector/cast corners; 6-1/4” radius aluminum vertical front corners; Beavertail 36” or 48” with approximate drop of 12” at approximately 14 degrees/full width; bumper 4 inch channel – standard ICC.
Cost: $5,000 to $10,000, depending on service body.
Model #: Strongbox
Chassis/body dimensions: 11, 12 or 14 foot length by 79 or 96 inch wide with a 138 or 158 inch wheelbase.
Rear door options: Full opening swing door; 48 1/2 inch double narrow swing.
Body options: Side compartments with exterior doors: (vertical compartment with 2 adjustable shelves, horizontal compartment with fixed divider shelf); fixed interior shelves above compartments; full-length adjustable interior shelves in lieu of compartments; body height of 72” and 78” available.
Convenience options: Bumpers, including a hitch option; steel or aluminum ladder rack; three floor options: 2”x 6” pine, aluminum tread plate or steel tread plate; special liftgate; fully-enclosed interior to provide a protected work area.
*GVW: 9,600 to 14,000 lbs.
Wheel base: 109 or 132 inches
Standard features: Deep perforated/powder-coated bumper; compartments and shelves can be configured in many ways to improve the organization of your tools and parts.
Model #: Isuzu NPR Diesel Landscape-Master
Chassis/body dimensions: Chassis w/body:150” wheelbase- 260.5” overall length X 84” wide X 131” in height.
Rear door options: 90” wide roll-up rear door
Body options: 36” roll-up or sliding side door, under body tool boxes up to 60 total inches.
Roof options: Aluminum or opaque fiberglass- aluminum recommended
Floor options: Apaton (hardwood) or pine- hardwood recommended
Convenience options: pwr locks & windows, CD player, A/C, cruise control
Shelving options: interior mounted equipment racks for weedeaters, edgers,blowers,chainsaws,water coolers,hedge trimmers, and more.
GVW: 12,000 payload capacity approx 4,500 lbs.
Wheel base: 150
Standard features: More interior space than standard cargo vans; 10”-deep perforated/powder-coated bumper; compartments and shelves can be configured in many ways to improve the organization of your tools and parts.
Warranty: 3 years unlimited mileage bumper to bumper
Cost: cab & chassis with 16’ body, full landscape up-fit package including: split-tail landscape gate,equipment rack system, on site fuel system graphics and $34,900
Francisco Uviña, University of New Mexico
Hardscape Oasis in Litchfield Park
Ash Nochian, Ph.D. Landscape Architect
November 12th, 2025
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