Propickup Digital Magazine
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PICKUP DUMP BED PRODUCT SHOWCASE Buyers Products Company DumperDogg inserts come in 12-gauge steel and 304 stainless steel in 8- and 6-foot variants with 2-cubic-yard and 1.5-cubic-yard capacity, respectively. A polymer version is available in 8-foot only. All DumperDoggs include a 3hp hydraulic pump that produces dump angles from zero to 45 degrees and a 6,000-pound payload capacity with double-pivoting and removable tailgates standard. dumperdogg.com; (440) 974-8888 TruckCraft Swenson The Swenson Insert Dump Body features a 12V Monarch electric hydraulic pump and comes in 4,000- or 7,500-pound lifting capacities. Versions are available for 6.5-foot (short bed) and 8-foot (long bed) models. The carbon steel model features 12-ga. steel. The stainless steel versions come in 14-gauge standard and 12-gauge for the Stainless Steel HD model. Swenson safety features include a self-locating body prop and 9-foot tethered hand control. Comes with a one-year warranty and has optional cab guard and vehicle battery harness. swensonproducts.com; 888-825-7323 DUMP BEDS The Metro from TruckCraft, with its optional three-way dump hoist, allows you to dump up to 3,500-pound loads to the left, right or rear of the pickup. This all-aluminum insert, crafted from extruded 6061 T6 aluminum components for high strength, has drop-sides to allow for easy forklift access. The drop-sides, tailgate and bulkhead are anodized for lasting durability. The adjustable bulkhead has a screen window with foam handgrips and the 56-square-foot bed features six recessed tiedowns. Sides and tailgate can all be removed without tools. truckcraft.com; 800-755-3867 Meyer Products The Meyer Payload insert, available in carbon steel or stainless steel, quickly converts a stand ¾-ton pickup into a high-performance dump truck. The dump insert makes it easy to haul stone, mulch, dirt, firewood or any material that needs to be moved from place to place. Use with the double-acting tailgate standard or replace the tailgate with a Meyer Tailgate Spreader by inserting four locking pins. With the addition of the spinner assembly in the pickup receiver hitch, you're ready to spread a wide variety of snow and ice control material. meyerproducts.com; 216-486-1313 them heed. Keep in mind that a pickup's payload capacity decreases with any aftermarket part that adds weight. In short, payload capacity is directly proportional to the weight of the parts added. (If you upfit to a replacement dump bed, the weight difference between the two has to be figured.) Another important note: The weight of add-ons also reduces the truck's maximum towing capacity as stated by the vehicle manufacturer. Aftermarket air springs or other suspen- sion mods can be helpful for load leveling and control, especially if you're moving dirt or rocks. However, they don't increase the pickup manufacturer's gross vehicle weight limits (GVWR) or gross axle weight rating (GAWR). Why? Because weight ratings involve many more components than the suspension; tires, transmission, axles, engine, brakes and even handling are all affected by weight. Exceeding the capacities for your pickup could easily result in increased repair frequencies and possible driving accidents. That said, the weight of the dump unit itself could be a restriction in your conversion plans, as could its payload capacity. Figure the numbers before you buy. DUMP BED INSERTS Conversions for pickup dump beds come in three styles with "inserts" being the easiest. Dump bed inserts are available for both shortand long-bed pickups and can be transferred to a newer pickup if you upgrade your fleet to a newer model year. Bed inserts generally do not require much modification to the truck itself to install, nor propickupmag.com PROPICKUP 37 ProPickup_2013BB_Dump Beds.indd 37 8/6/13 10:01 AM