When it comes to choosing a wood chipper body for your arborist truck, there are many options available, and it can be difficult to decide which one is right for you. Choosing a chipper truck body that is too small may not be up for the demands of the job. If it’s too big, loads can be overweight and dangerous to vehicle operation, so it’s important to choose carefully.
In this article, we’ll run through some of the key considerations to keep in mind when choosing a wood chipper body to help you feel confident in your decision.
Consider key specifications
Specifications matter for chipper truck bodies. Here are a few of the most common specs that should help guide your decision-making process:
- Dimensions: It’s important to look at the dimensions of a wood chipper box to ensure it’s the right size for your needs.
- Mounting: Check the mounting options to make sure your wood chipper body has the right specs for successful mounting.
- GVWR: Understand how much weight your vehicle can safely carry to make sure your wood chipper box can be operated safely.
- Material: If rust resistance and durability are your priority, consider a body with heavy-duty galvanneal steel construction.
- Features: If you have any specific feature requirements, see if the wood chipper box you’re considering has the features available as standard or add-ons.
Compare model options
Depending on the demands of your application, a fixed roof body, removable roof body, retractable roof body or urban aerial body might be the right solution. Explore the chipper box truck options available at ARBORTECH.
Fixed Roof Body Models
The FRB is our basic model and sold as a single unit. It is ideal for arborists who want maximum capacity, secure storage and heavy-duty hauling.
See FRB models and specifications
Removable Roof Body Models
With the RRB, remove all or part of the roof to haul trees and shrubs or anything else requiring vertical capacity.
See RRB models and specifications
SKYBOX Retractable Roof Body
Our patented SKYBOX chip body offers a retractable roof that can quickly and easily be opened/closed by one operator without the need for any tools.
See SKYBOX details and specifications
Urban Aerial Body
Whether you’re working in congested areas or open spaces, reach the tree canopy while remaining safe in the air with an urban aerial body.
See urban aerial body details and specifications
Explore ARBORTECH features
We understand each tree service project has unique needs, and each chip body has a distinct set of features. Here is a list of our standard and optional features to help you customize a solution that works for you.
Standard Woodchipper Box Features
- Smooth body panels
- Underbody steel toolboxes
- Extra durable bed liner
- Protective undercoating
- Rear tailgate and ladder box
- Medium-duty tow package
- DOT-compliant ID light cover
- 3-year limited warranty
Optional Woodchipper Box Features
- Ladder roller bar
- Anti-theft toolbox package
- Folding steps with grab handle
- Traffic cone holder
- Rear mount toolbox
- Plywood/mat storage box
Still have questions about how to choose the right wood chipper body for your needs? ARBORTECH can help you find the right size body for your vehicle or help you find a chassis that will accommodate the truck body size that you need. Contact our team today to get started.