Buying A New Or Used Utility Truck? 3 Additions To Make To The Truck Bed
If you are purchasing a new or used utility, you can make it work even better for you with additions that you can make to the truck bed. Below are three of these additions so you can decide if you would like to do this.
Storage/Tool Box
You can add a storage/tool box to the truck bed. This allows you to put things in storage instead of having things sitting in the bed. This will prevent the bed from scratching up when the tools slide around while you are driving. It will also make it easier for you to get to the tools and choose what you need.
You can find these storage/tool boxes in a variety of sizes, and they are generally made of a durable aluminum, steel, or a hard plastic.
There are storage/tool boxes that mount behind the utility truck. This gives you added space. There are also storage/tool boxes that mount underneath the truck bed, or that are built into the utility truck body itself.
Utility Rack
If you need to carry ladders on your truck, you should have a utility rack. These utility racks can also carry other things, such as lumber and pipes. Whatever you are using, the items are secured on the utility rack using tie downs, straps, or bungee cords.
The utility rack has two to three crossbars that are mounted on top of the truck. These cross bars are generally adjustable.
Utility racks can be beneficial as they allow you to transport more material compared to using only the truck bed. You do need to ensure you do not exceed the length or weight of materials that the rack can handle. Talk with the salesperson where you purchase the rack about what the correct weight and length are.
You can choose utility racks in a variety of lengths, so think about what you will be using the rack for. Consider also how much room it takes on the top of the truck when determining the size of the rack.
Utility Truck Telescopic Crane
Choosing the right utility truck crane is important to allow you to lift efficiently. The crane needs to have the ability to load materials, lift buckets, pull engines, and more.
There are different types of utility truck cranes that you can mount on your truck. What you choose depends on the lift capacity and how much you will use the crane.
If you are on a budget and what you plan to lift is light, an electric telescopic crane would work well for you. This type of crane also works well if you do not do a lot of lifting, such as only a few times per week instead of every day.
If you lift a large weight and plan to use the truck daily, you need a hydraulic telescopic crane. This type of crane can lift heavy weights and can reach out further when compared to an electric telescopic crane. Talk with the salesperson where you can purchase these additions to learn much more about them.
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