How much for a flatbed for a truck?

Most new flatbed trucks can start as low as $30,000 and reach prices as high as $80,000. It’s a wide range, we know, as it encompasses various sizes and feature options of new flatbeds. Additionally, a combination of multiple features and heavy duty abilities can take the price into six figures.

Are flatbeds cheaper?

Flatbed shipping is generally more expensive than standard shipping.

Are flatbed trucks cheaper?

Surprisingly, flatbed stake-side trucks are much cheaper than the same-year used pickup. There is a high resale value on pickups because of the demand. The resale on the used medium-duty truck is much lower due to the lower demand.

How much does a aluminum flatbed weight?

An aluminum flatbed truck generally weighs up to 40% less than the steel flatbed of the same strength. So, while a steel flatbed truck may weigh 1,000 lbs, an aluminum flatbed truck of the same strength will weigh about 600 lbs.

How much does an aluminum flatbed weigh?

400 to 500 pounds
Built Lightweight Fortunately, custom aluminum flatbeds are incredibly lightweight. They typically only weigh 400 to 500 pounds. In comparison, the average steel flatbed is between 600 and 700 pounds – and can even reach 1,300 pounds.

Are flatbeds lighter?

That was always my idea of an aluminum flatbed. Subject: Re: How about replacing factory pickup bed w/flatbed? Yes they are lighter than steel and can get squirrly.

How hard is it to put flat bed on a truck?

Putting a flatbed on a pickup truck is not complicated. Possibly the hardest step in the procedure is setting the bed in place on the truck frame. Larger beds are set using a chain truss and hoist. Smaller beds can be set with the help of assistants to lift each corner and walk the bed into place.

Where can I buy a truck bed near St Louis?

If you are near St. Louis and looking to upfit your truck with a truck bed or other aftermarket accessories, Midwest Motors in Eureka is the best choice! Our professional and experienced service team has the skills and know how to source and install the truck bed you have been looking for.

How many aluminum flatbed bodies have we built?

We’ve been building thousands of our aluminum Flatbed Bodies for over a decade with a proven design. 7 Ways That DuraMag ® Aluminum Flatbed Bodies Outperform Steel:

Why choose a Hillsboro aluminum truck bed?

Hillsboro’s aluminum truck beds are known for their superior durability, design, style, payload and towing capacity. When you are using one of our aluminum beds, you can rest easy, knowing that what you see is what you get. Hillsboro is the only manufacturer on the market to test its aluminum beds to SAE towing standards.

What kind of bed does an al Rs truck have?

Light on price, heavy on performance: The all-aluminum AL RS truck bed delivers maximized fuel economy, payload and corrosion resistance at an incredible value. Tough enough to haul the big loads, the popular RD models are expertly designed, professional-grade workhorses that are sized to fit almost any unit.