Frequently Asked Questions

- Truck Bodies

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Question: What types of truck bodies can CraneCo Australia build?

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CraneCo Australia: We design and build flat beds, service bodies with custom toolboxes, beavertail bodies with fixed or bi-fold ramps, pantechs, tautliners and tippers in a wide range of sizes and configurations. Every body is tailored to the vehicle, the application, safety and the way your team works.

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Question: Can you design a body around my specific application?

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CraneCo Australia: Absolutely. We specialise in application-specific body design. Whether your vehicle needs to carry equipment, materials, machinery, tools or specialised cargo, we develop a practical solution around your operational and site requirements.

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Question: Is a flat-bed body suitable for my work?

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CraneCo Australia: Flat beds are a versatile solution for businesses that need easy access from multiple sides and flexible load space. We can configure deck size, headboards, tie-down points, side rails, storage and crane integration to suit your work.

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Question: Can you build a service body with toolboxes?

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CraneCo Australia: Yes. Our service bodies can incorporate custom toolboxes designed around the tools, parts and equipment you carry. We focus on accessible storage, secure compartments, sensible weight distribution and a layout that helps your team work efficiently on site.

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Question: What is a beavertail body best suited to?

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CraneCo Australia: Beavertail bodies are ideal for loading and transporting machinery, access equipment and wheeled plant. We can supply fixed ramps or bi-fold ramps, depending on the equipment being carried, available space and preferred loading method.

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Question: Can the ramps be designed for the machinery I carry?

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CraneCo Australia: Yes. We consider machinery size, weight, track or tyre configuration, approach angle and loading frequency when specifying ramps. This helps create a safer, more efficient loading solution for your equipment.

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Question: Can you build a pantech body for protected freight?

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CraneCo Australia: We can design pantech bodies to protect goods from weather, dust and road conditions. Options can include internal tie rails, shelving, rear-door configurations, access doors, lighting and other features suited to your freight task.

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Question: Do you Supply interstate?

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CraneCo Australia: Yes. Many of our repeat customers are from all over Australia. 

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Question: Can you build a tipper body for my industry?

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CraneCo Australia: We supply tippers in a broad range of shapes, sizes and configurations. Whether you are carrying soil, aggregates, construction materials, green waste or other bulk loads, we can develop a tipper body that suits the vehicle and the work.

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Question: Can the truck body be integrated with a crane?

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CraneCo Australia: Yes. We can design the body, subframe, storage, stabiliser locations and load area as part of a complete crane-and-truck solution. This ensures the crane and body work together without compromising access, payload or usability.

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Question: How do you account for site requirements?

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CraneCo Australia: We start by understanding where and how the vehicle will operate. Site access, clearance, ground conditions, loading methods, safety procedures, storage needs and the equipment being transported all influence the final body design.

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Question: Can CraneCo Australia help improve productivity and safety?

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CraneCo Australia: That is the aim of every solution we deliver. A well-designed truck body makes equipment easier to access, loads easier to secure and daily tasks more efficient—while supporting safe operation and compliance requirements.

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Question: Can you provide a complete vehicle body solution?

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CraneCo Australia: Yes. CraneCo Australia can work with you from initial concept through to design, fabrication, fitment and handover, delivering a body solution that is purpose-built for your vehicle, your site and your application.

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