Heavy Platform Bodies
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Specs and Features
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Long Sill: 7" Structural Channel
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Cross Member: 3" Structural Channel
- Cross Member Spacing: 12" On - Center
- Floor Deck: 3/16" Treadplate
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Horizontal sheet seams over cross member eliminates sheet seperation.
- Bulkhead: Integrated 11 ga. Sheet with 3" Structural Channel Standards and Window Screen
- Rear Skirt: 7 ga. Sheet with Recessed Lighting
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Rear Skirt Lights: (4) S/T/T LED & (2) Reverse LED
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Clearance Lights: 3/4" LED Federal 108 Spec
- Bumper: ICC Bumper
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Stake Pockets (96" Wide Models): External Pockets for 1-1/2" x 3-1/2" Standards
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Stake Pockets (102" Wide Models): Internal Pockets for 1-1/2" x 3-1/2" Standards
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Rub Rail (96" Wide Models): 3/8" x 2-1/2" on Each Side & Rear
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Wiring: Modular Plug & Play Harness Connects Directly to the OEM Truck Harness
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Powder Coated: Black
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Mud Flaps: Standard for Each Rear Wheel
- Back Up Alarm: Standard 97 Decibel Alarm
Popular Options
- Floor Deck: 3/16" Smooth Deck
- Floor Deck: 2" Oak Flooring
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Receiver Hitch: 16,000 lbs. Rated 2" Receiver Tube with Integrated ICC Bumper
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Receiver Hitch: 21,000 lbs. Rated 2-1/2" Receiver Tube with Integrated ICC Bumper
- Pintle Hitch: 15 ton Pintle Hitch with 16,000 lbs. Rated 2" Receiver Tube and Integrated ICC Bumper
- Pintle Hitch: 15 ton Pintle Hitch with 21,000 lbs. Rated 2-1/2" Receiver Tube and Integrated ICC Bumper
- Pintle Hitch: 25 ton Swivel Pintle Hitch with Integrated ICC Bumper
- Sides: 42" Stake Panel Sides
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Sides: Drop In Side Rails
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Sides: Folding Side Rails
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Toolbox: Underbody Toolboxes
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Toolbox: Top Side Toolboxes
- Toolbox: Back Pack Toolboxes
- Toolbox: Belly Box Storage Compartment
- Cargo Control: Underbody Sliding Winch Track
- Cargo Control: Underbody Strapping Rail
- Accessories: Truck Mounted Forklift Kit
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Powder Coated: Custom Color Options
Heavy Duty Platform Body
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HEAVY DUTY TRUCK BODIES
Elevate your hauling capabilities with our heavy platform bodies at K & K Manufacturing. Engineered and manufactured to withstand the rigors of extreme tasks, our heavy-duty platform bed options feature solid steel construction, assuring they can easily endure the heaviest loads. Our heavy platform bodies are the go-to choice for rugged work environments and demanding transportation needs across industries.
HEAVY DUTY TRUCK BODIES
Elevate your hauling capabilities with our heavy platform bodies at K & K Manufacturing. Engineered and manufactured to withstand the rigors of extreme tasks, our heavy-duty platform bed options feature solid steel construction, assuring they can easily endure the heaviest loads. Our heavy platform bodies are the go-to choice for rugged work environments and demanding transportation needs across industries.
Features of Our Heavy Platform Bodies
Crafted with a robust 7″ structural channel long sill and reinforced with 3″ structural channel cross members spaced at 12″ on-center, our heavy equipment flatbed bodies offer exceptional strength and durability. The 3/16″ treadplate floor deck provides powerful traction and resilience, while horizontal sheet seams over cross members eliminate sheet separation and improve long-term reliability.
Integrated 11-gauge sheet bulkheads with 3″ structural channel standards and window screens add protection and safety for your crew and cargo. The rear skirt is constructed from a 7-gauge sheet with recessed lighting and is equipped with S/T/T LED and reverse LED lights for enhanced visibility in low-light conditions.
Our heavy-duty truck beds come standard with 3/4″ LED federal 108 spec clearance lights, an ICC bumper, and a modular plug-and-play wiring harness that integrates seamlessly with OEM truck harnesses. Finished with a durable black powder coat, our platform bodies also include standard mud flaps for each rear wheel and a 97-decibel backup alarm for added on-site safety.
Popular Customization Options
Customize your heavy-duty service body platform with options designed to meet your specific requirements. Choose from a 3/16″ smooth deck or 2″ oak flooring for added durability and traction. When searching for a heavy-duty platform bed, select between a 16,000 lbs.-rated 2″ receiver tube or a 21,000 lbs.-rated 2-1/2″ receiver tube with an integrated ICC bumper for expanded towing capabilities.
Additional customization options include pintle hitches, drop-in or folding side rails, stake panel sides, underbody or top-side toolboxes, truck-mounted forklift kits, and cargo control solutions. We also provide custom color choices to align your platform body with your brand or fleet aesthetics. Our designs can also be adapted for heavy-duty flatbed truck configurations, providing the flexibility needed to suit your application.
Contact Us for Heavy Platform Truck Bodies
To learn more about our platform bodies and how they can expand the capabilities of your heavy-duty platform truck, call our team today or complete our online contact form. Whether you’re in logistics, agriculture, or construction, our heavy-duty flatbed bodies meet the needs of real-world applications. Trust K & K Manufacturing for durable, performance-driven solutions, including heavy-duty service truck bodies that deliver strength, safety, and value for your operation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a heavy-duty platform body, and what is it used for?
A heavy-duty platform body is an open deck built with reinforced steel framing and heavy-gauge decking for loads that would flex a lighter body. Industrial operations, steel and building material suppliers, and heavy construction fleets run them for dense, concentrated loads.
How much weight can heavy-duty truck beds support?
Capacity depends on the chassis rating, together with the frame and crossmember design underneath. Concentrated point loads require tighter crossmember spacing than evenly distributed material.
What's the difference between a heavy-duty flatbed truck and a heavy-duty platform truck?
The industry uses both terms for an open deck truck with no hard line between them. Platform generally implies the heavier commercial build with more substantial understructure, while flatbed shows up more around pickup and one-ton applications. The real difference is the framing under the deck.
Are heavy-duty service truck bodies available in aluminum and steel?
Both. Steel is the standard for heavy-duty work because it absorbs impact from equipment and abrasive material without deforming. Aluminum returns payload capacity and resists corrosion. For genuinely heavy-duty cycles, we usually steer customers toward steel.
What truck classes are compatible with heavy-duty truck bodies?
Generally, Class 5 through Class 8, since the loads involved require serious frame rating. One-ton platforms can work for lighter versions. We look at your payload requirement first, then recommend a class that supports it with margin.
Can a heavy-duty service body be customized for specialized hauling?
Yes. Winch tracks, recessed D rings, custom tie down patterns, reinforced sections for point loads, stake sides, headache racks, forklift loading provisions, and underbody storage. Specialized hauling means the load dictates the design.
How much does a heavy-duty platform bed cost?
Pricing scales with deck size, material thickness, understructure design, and options. These cost more than a light-duty platform because there is more steel and more engineering in them, and they last accordingly.