A Chassis Cab is a commercial vehicle with bare frame rails behind the cab. This allows for the consumer to modify it to specific capabilities and services to suit their needs. It differs from a pick-up truck in that pick-ups are equipped with a pickup box/bed and require no upfitting after purchase. Construction Equipment Guide has a long list of Chassis Cab manufacturers, including Ford, Dodge, Chevrolet and many more. To read more about the Chassis cab, scroll down to our editorial coverage below.
A Chassis Cab is a commercial vehicle with bare frame rails behind the cab. This allows for the consumer to modify it to specific capabilities and services to suit their needs. It differs from a pick-up truck in that pick-ups are equipped with a pickup box/bed and require no upfitting after purchase. Construction Equipment Guide has a long list of Chassis Cab manufacturers, including Ford, Dodge, Chevrolet and many more. To read more about the Chassis cab, scroll down to our editorial coverage below.
Cab / Chassis Trucks News and New Products
Mon April 11, 2016
Subframe Scissor Hoist From Rugby Manufacturing
Rugby Manufacturing's SR-4016 subframe scissor hoist for trucks is up to 20 percent lighter than comparable hoists, providing greater fuel efficiency and payload capacity. It is available for a wide variety of work trucks with body lengths from 8- to 14-ft....
Fri March 25, 2016
Unique Truck Designs Heavy Duty Drawer Roller Box
Unique Truck Accessories, Sturgis, Mich., designed a heavy duty drawer roller box in early 2015, based on demand from contractors who needed a floor box but also wanted to save every pound of payload possible....
Thu March 24, 2016
Hy-Flo Twin Power System Provides Faster Cycle Times, Greater Capacity
Truck Bodies and Equipment International Inc. (TBEI) introduced the Hy-Flo twin electric power system for select medium-duty Crysteel, DuraClass and Rugby Manufacturing brand hoists. Compared to a standard electric double-acting hoist power unit, the Hy-Flo system provides three times greater capacity and up to six times faster hoist cycle times....
Mon March 14, 2016
Buyers Products Introduces Aluminum Underbody Tool Box
Buyers Products's line of heavy-duty underbody aluminum tool boxes are two-door barn style boxes constructed of 1/8-in. (.3 cm) thick aluminum with an extruded aluminum front frame for durability. The extrusion is designed with a rain gutter to help channel water away from the interior of the box....
Mon March 14, 2016
Aluminum Landscape Bodies from Crysteel Offer Increased Payload, Lower Maintenance Costs
Crysteel Manufacturing's Aluminum Landscape bodies combine the strength and convenience of Crysteel's Landscape Tipper with the lightweight efficiency and durability provided by aluminum construction....
Wed March 09, 2016
Mack ClearTech One Offers Increased Versatility, Frame Rail Space
Customers now have more options and increased space on their chassis frame rail with the launch of Mack Truck's Mack ClearTech One, its single package Exhaust Aftertreatment System (EATS). With Mack ClearTech One, the diesel particulate filter (DPF), selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology and diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) dosing system are all combined into one unit....
Mon March 07, 2016
Kenworth Launches 40-Inch Sleeper for T680, T880
The Kenworth 40-in. sleeper for the Kenworth T880 and Kenworth T680 entered production in early March. Regional bulk haulers that prefer to operate a highly fuel-efficient and lighter weight truck with a compact, yet comfortable sleeping environment for optimum driver comfort, will find the Kenworth T680 equipped with the 40-in....
Mon June 30, 2014
Adam Eidemiller Company Evolves Through Relationship With Gradall
The company Adam Eidemiller founded in 1925, which was located in Greensburg, Pa., became a successful earth moving and highway contracting firm, which was incorporated in 1947. The name of that company is Adam Eidemiller Inc....
Tue October 01, 2013
Terramac RT9 Crawler Carrier Features Heaviest Carrying Capacity for Non-Permitted Loads
Introduced by Terramac LLC, the Terramac RT9 multi-purpose carrier for the utility construction market will be on display at the company’s exhibit (Booth N2030) at this year’sInternational Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE), Oct....
