Vehicle body
The truck body construction refers to the design and assembly of the body on the chassis of a commercial truck (LKW). The body is the part of the truck that is mounted on the chassis and defines the cargo space or specific functionalities of the vehicle. There are various types of truck bodies that can vary depending on the purpose and requirements of the transportation operation. Here are some common types of truck bodies:
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Flatbed: A flatbed is an open body without side walls or roof. It is ideal for transporting bulky goods or serving as a loading platform for transporting pallets and other cargo items.
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Box body (Enclosed Van): A box body is a closed body with solid side walls and a roof. It provides a protected and weatherproof space for transporting sensitive or valuable cargo.
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Refrigerated body (Reefer): A refrigerated body is a special closed body equipped with a cooling system. It is used for transporting perishable goods, such as food or pharmaceutical products, at specific temperature levels.
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Tipper: A tipper is a truck with a hydraulic tipping mechanism that allows tilting the cargo bed to unload the load. Tippers are commonly used in the construction industry to transport bulk materials like sand, gravel, or soil.
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Tanker: A tanker is a specialized body designed to carry liquids or gases, such as fuel, chemicals, or food products.
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Semi-Trailer: A semi-trailer is a trailer pulled by a tractor unit or semi-truck. Semi-trailers can have various types of bodies depending on the transportation needs.
The truck body construction is typically customized to meet the customer's requirements or the specific type of transportation. It is essential that the body is stable, robust, and compliant with applicable safety standards to ensure the safe and efficient transport of the cargo. The design and assembly of the truck body require expertise and close collaboration between truck manufacturers, body builders, and customers to develop tailored solutions that meet the needs of the transportation business.
Different superstructures are used for trucks. These differ depending on the type, quantity and size of the transported products as well as the distance or distance that must be covered.Various bodies in the commercial vehicle industry are, for example, the box body, cooler, tarpaulin body, platform, Kiper, tank, car transporter and much more.
We offer a wide range of spare parts and accessories for commercial camp bodies.
