Heavy Equipment Construction Articles

A truck with a contractor body is perfect on a job site. Tools are stored securely and easily accessible. An overhead material rack holds long materials like pipes and lumber. The extended cargo area can store large equipment and materials.

Pickups are an ideal choice for a company that needs to move smaller items - or employees - to a job site. With the wide array of accessories available to add more storage options or secure cargo, pickup trucks are economical to buy and to operate.

Stake bed trucks are frequently used by landscapers or farmers to move large items that don't need to be enclosed. The stakes provide a frame with plenty of tie-down points, making it ideal when transporting goods of varying sizes.

Learn about the versatility of this 2019 Ford F-550 Super Cab with a 12-foot Scelzi welder body.

One of the first questions to ask when you are purchasing a truck is whether you should choose gas or diesel. In most cases, modern gasoline engines suit the average driver’s needs perfectly. Diesel trucks for personal use are rarely necessary unless you have specific needs to justify the additional expense.

Equipment manager for a heavy equipment construction company tells us about the Ford F-550 truck their mechanic uses to service equipment at job sites.

The chassis cab, or a cab and chassis truck, is a feat of customization in the commercial vehicle industry. It is ideal for business owners and fleet managers who need their fleet to serve their business to their discretion.

The dump truck is a classic commercial vehicle, with long-standing use and renown - and for good reason. Ideal for hauling and delivering heavy loads of loam, mulch, gravel, rip-rap, asphalt, logs, and heavy stone, the dump truck is the optimal pack for any fleet that deals with loose materials on a constant basis