DeeZee
DeeZee offers styles including single-lid cross boxes, side mounts,
utility chests and deep chests, all made from durable Brite-Tread
aluminum for its Red Label line of truck-bed storage products. Each
offers full pan lid support, damped gas shocks and other features.
deezee.com; (800) 779-2102
Hagerstown Metal Fabricators
The sliding bed boxes from Hagerstown Metal Fabricators come with a 10-year
warranty and are made in the U.S. of all-aluminum material. They come in
standard and heavy-duty models, ranging from 48- to 96-inches long and
custom sizes are available. The sliders can fit pickups as well as utility trucks.
truck-tool-box.com; (866) 790-1815)
Northern Tool +
Equipment
Among the many tool storage products from
Northern perfect for the contractor are the Ultra-Tow aluminum rear
hitch cargo carriers with a built in ramp. It's designed to haul a variety of cargo
such as lawn care equipment and has a 500-pound capacity. The built-in, folding ramp
makes it easy to load and its aluminum construction resists corrosion.
northerntool.com; (800) 221-0516
TOOL BOXES: CROSSBED
Tops Equipment
TOPS has two new additions to its family of toolboxes: the 61-inch Pro Box
Aluminum Cross Bed Truck Box and the 70-inch Black Steel Box with an
aluminum lid. The new 61-inch Pro Box offers a 90-degree opening foamfilled lid with gas-lift cylinders for easy access, stainless D-ring tied-downs,
and 30-percent thicker walls than standard boxes. Choose from white, black
or bright finishes. The 70-inch
Black Steel Box delivers an all
steel body with an aluminum
lid, a double-latch system
and larger 5/16-inch striker
pin head for added
security. The 70inch Black Steel Box
fits most full size
trucks.
topsequipment.com;
(877) 230-2736
Pro-Tech
Looking for a low-profile toolbox? Check out the LowPro from Pro-Tech. It offers the same high-quality build
and materials as the company's other products, but
in a sleek, lower design allowing for better visibility
through the rear window. The 3.25-inch above-bed rail
height is 3 inches lower than standard boxes and also
allows easier access to tools and gear. It's available in
full size, single lid models.
pro-tech.net; (888) 784-4854
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