Aluminum service body trucks are the future of the utility truck world. Lightweight and resistant to aging, aluminum utility trucks provide the strength benefits typically associated with steel without many of steel’s negative qualities.
If you have never considered an aluminum work truck body before, there has never been a better time than now to investigate your options.
The benefits that accompany an aluminum service body were previously unachievable with steel.
So what’s the big deal about aluminum anyway?
Fuel Savings
As one of the greatest benefits of an aluminum truck body, the amount of money saved on fuel is shocking.
Steel can be nearly double the weight of aluminum .
By cutting the weight of the service body nearly in half, the overall empty weight of the truck needs a lot less energy to get from point A to point B. Less energy equals less fuel, but you already knew that.
The actual cost savings is remarkable. Check out our fuel savings calculator here to get the actual figures.
Note: We are not responsible for any resulting medical conditions from caused by revealing the fuel savings dollar amount. You have been warned.
Long term savings
As it corresponds with fuel savings, aluminum is significantly lighter than service bodies made from steel. This not only affects the cost per gallon of fuel.
One must take into account the extra weight and stress on a chassis over the course of the year. When you add an additional 700+ lbs (yes it really is that much more) to the truck on a day to day basis, more maintenance is unavoidable.
Now, looking at the big picture, think about the chassis damage caused over the course of several years from adding hundreds of pounds.
In 2018, there is no need to compromise the longevity of your truck, as technological and metallurgical advances have been made to ensure you can have the strength of steel on a service body, with the benefits of aluminum.
Rust no more
Unless you think that rust gives your service truck street cred, it is a massive nuisance. It can eat away at your service body until there is no other choice but to replace it.
Obviously, steel rusts. Fast.
Even “stainless steel” will corrode over a given period of time.
Aluminum, which does not contain iron, consequently does not rust.
That’s why some manufactures (cough, cough , JOMAC) guarantee aluminum service bodies to be rust-free for life. Aluminum’s ability to withstand the tests of time means that your service body will be in operation for a much longer period of time without the need for replacement or maintenance.
I like products that last. You probably do too.
Eco-Friendly Fabrication
Aluminum manufacturing and fabrication has an environmentally conscious aspect to it, that many overlook unless it is pointed out.
As we know, aluminum is highly recyclable. Cans, foil, aluminum truck body shrapnel?
Yes.
Waste and excess material in the manufacturing and fabrication of an aluminum service body can be recycled. Not only are you cutting the weight of your utility body in half, you are also helping the environment by utilizing a recyclable material.
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Pushing payloads
I hate to keep returning to the weight differential, but the payload increase that one experiences with an aluminum service truck body is noteworthy.
The truck will max out at the manufacturer’s GVWR, but the difference in curb weight is where we see the spike in the amount of weight the truck is able to haul.
The ability to haul an additional 700-1000 lbs. can make a world of a difference.
The truck can now haul more cargo at one point in time, which in turn equates to fewer trips, which equates to cheaper fuel expenses. It is literally a chain reaction of savings.
Savings aside, the ability to haul more weight on a given trip has a number of positive ramifications, including the ability to carry more tools, the ability to carry more cargo, and the peace of mind that you have more weight to work with when loading your work truck.
More customizable features
An aluminum service body truck allows for more customizable features to be considered due to the decrease in service body weight.
Additional cabinets, drawers, tool boxes, tools, cranes, and more can be added with the amount of weight that you gain by selecting an aluminum service truck body. The ability to carry more tools and cargo to help with the tasks at hand is an extraordinary bonus.
Resale value
This is the cumulative result of all of the previously listed advantages.
A truck that does not rust out, will obviously be more appealing to a potential buyer. You know, because it is not rusted.
Take into consideration that the chassis and truck have not experienced extra wear and tear from a heavy, steel service body, and that also bumps our resale value up.
Lastly, the aluminum service truck body will be more appealing to buyers, as it does allow for higher payloads, extensive fuel savings, all while maintaining a visual appeal in the absence of rust.
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