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Author: Josi Frahm

Crane Service Body Truck

At Central Arkansas Truck Outfitters, we continually strive for excellence, ensuring we meet all our customers’ needs for their work trucks or any other vehicles. With this commitment in mind, our customer came in to speak with our manager about his needs for a new service truck for their company. Having an established relationship with this customer, they confidently approached us. After gathering their requirements and quotes, we were able to compile everything. Given the size of the truck and the numerous components involved, it took some time to determine how everything would function and the layout for each piece of equipment we needed to install. Come on the journey with us as we display all of the different aspects of this build!

Crane Service Truck

We recently installed an 84″ cab-to-axle Harbor crane-ready service body. This bed is equipped with numerous storage compartments to meet various needs. There are countless customization options available for these compartments, such as adding more shelves or hooks for hanging tools and equipment.

Venture Crane

We take great pride in installing the Venturo ET12KX-15 crane on trucks, a service that truly sets us apart. This versatile service crane is perfectly sized for most lifting jobs, making it a favorite among municipal and public works companies for tasks ranging from lifting service equipment to fire hydrants. With a 12,000-ft-lb rating and a 3,500 lb. maximum capacity, the ET12KX-15 can be installed on trucks with a minimum GVWR of 8,800 lbs.

WeatherGuard Transfer Tank

The next component needed for this truck is something we frequently install: the Weather Guard 100-gallon black steel rectangular transfer tank. We paired it with a GPI Industries fuel transfer pump and added a multi-plane hose swivel attachment. This transfer tank is perfect for anyone needing to fuel equipment on the go. It saves both time and space when it comes to fueling and storing fuel. Personally, I find it frustrating to stop a job just to go off of the jobsite for fuel. 

Miller Enpak A60GBW

The Miller EnPak A60GBW is indeed a game-changer for many businesses, especially those in the work truck and vehicle service industry. By integrating an air compressor, generator, battery charge/crank assist, chassis power, and a welder into one compact unit, it significantly optimizes space and efficiency.

This all-in-one solution not only saves valuable truck space but also reduces the need for multiple pieces of equipment, which can simplify operations and maintenance. Plus, with features like a 60-cfm rotary-screw compressor, 7,000-watt generator, and multiprocess welding capabilities, it meets a wide range of jobsite needs.

Cutting torch bottle carrier

Absolutely, having gas cylinder bottles is essential for welding or using a cutting torch. That’s why we installed a bottle gas cylinder stand to keep them securely in place. Safety first!

ECCO Strobes

ECCO is a company that offers a wide range of lighting solutions for work trucks and various other applications. We use their products daily and are consistently impressed by their quality. For this truck, we installed ECCO strobes, floodlights, and perimeter lights to ensure visibility and encourage others to maintain a safe distance.

Gen-Y Mega Duty Hitch

Check out this GEN-Y Mega Duty Hitch with Pintle. This is a 5/8″ Receiver Hitch Lock. It has a 2.5″ Shank, Hitch, Versa-Ball and Pintle. This makes it so much easier to tow heavy duty equipment.

Service Crane Truck

Here if you take a look at the bumper, we added a Fab Bumper extension for a vise to fit on the rear bumper. This gave us just enough room to put the Wilton Vise 10″ Jaw. This vise also is a round channel vise with a swivel base. 

Control Panel

Our guys routed all of the controls to a box in the service bed. This makes it so much easier to work with and everything is in one location.

Built in cubby

Here we have a custom bumper storage area. This would be a great location for extension cords and even straps. This truck has all of the storage anyone may need!

  • Crane truck

  • Venture Crane

Lastly, we have installed many other things including steps, D-Rings and things of that nature. When we say just bring us your ideas and we will make it happen…. That is what we mean. We are always willing to help you brainstorm what you are needing. We would love for you to stop by, see us, and give us an opportunity to provide you with quality work we know you all deserve! 

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Ironstar Bed with Custom Mounted Tommy Gate Liftgate

Our customer came to us for one of their customers looking for four Ironstar flatbeds and all with a Tommy Gate Liftgates. They showed Jason what they wanted, and he and Mike got on it!

Jason then got all the parts together and gave them a quote on what they were looking at cost wise. They agreed to it and brought all the trucks to us at once. Once we received all the parts, we started to assemble them all.

The customer had already removed the regular truck beds from the trucks, so we were able to jump right in.

large metal shelf on pallet

They began with a 3/8X3 Flat strap and drilled a half inch hole into it. They then secured the flat scrap to the truck using ½ inch bolts. Next the flat bed is placed with the lift onto the truck frame.

  • Ironstar Stake Side Bed

  • Bed Placed on Truck

  • Bed Placed on Truck

  • Bed Getting Ready for Liftgate

After the bed is placed and squared, we place the flat strap up onto the bed runners and Robert welded it into place.

Once all of those were done, he then had to run different wires along with a fuel filler neck.

To custom mount the liftgate Robert had to create different supports onto the bed to hold the liftgate. He then welded them on and then began installing the lift. Multiple people helped place it and he did just enough welds to hold it into place and then he completed it.

Finally, all of the wires and lights had to be placed in order for the job to be done.

The customer was extremely satisfied with the work that was done. So satisfied that they are now a repeat customer of ours!

Feel free to contact us here at Central Arkansas Truck Outfitters for all of your truck accessory needs and custom builds for your vehicle. We would love to help!

  • Completed Side Angel

  • Lift Gate Partially Open

  • Liftgate Opened

  • Backside of Truck

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