Our Builders Merchant Truck Bodies

Question 1

Should I opt for a Cheesewedge or Beavertail?

Answer

If you are just moving self-driving machinery and wheeled equipment then a Beavertail is your best bet, allowing easy loading and a large payload. However, if your business takes on a larger variety of work, a Cheesewedge is perfect for you.

Question 2

What types of crane are available?

Answer

We are a FASSI Gold Installer & Dealer, so naturally we mainly fit FASSI cranes to our Cheesewedge body trucks. These cranes are known for their strength, reliability, power-to-weight ratio, and fantastic reach.

Question 3

What sizes do your Cheesewedge trucks come in?

Answer

We have options available from 26T-32T 6×2 – 8×2, with plenty of available in stock or build so you don’t have to wait.

Question 4

Is drawbar fitting available?

Answer

Lots of our customers opt to go for a drawbar fitting on their vehicle, allowing them to increase overall payload and offering greater efficiency. We have a variety of drawbar trailers in stock.

Question 5

What is a merchant truck?

Answer

Designed for the easy loading, unloading, and transportation of materials/goods for the building, construction, and timber trades, Mac’s merchant trucks feature easy-access bodies with drop sides, durable hardwood flooring and cranes for lifting.

Question 6

What types of crane are available?

Answer

We have a range of vehicles available with FASSI, Palfinger and HIAB cranes all optimised for your industry requirements. Mac’s is a FASSI Gold installer and we are experts at setting truck-mounted cranes up to perform better than anyone in the industry.

Question 7

What sizes do your merchant trucks come in?

Answer

We have options available from 12T-32T 4×2 to 8×2, you’re bound to find something perfect for your requirements.

Question 8

What’s the difference between a crane & HIAB truck?

Answer

A crane truck is a rigid or tractor unit with a crane fitted to the vehicle for the loading, unloading and lifting of goods. HIAB is a make of cranes for trucks but in recent years has been used more and more as a general term for a truck with a crane (think Hoover vs Vacuum Cleaner).

Question 9

What types of crane are available?

Answer

We are your FASSI Gold Installer & Dealer of choice, so naturally, we mainly fit FASSI cranes to our trucks. These cranes are known for their strength, reliability, power-to-weight ratio, and fantastic reach. We do and can also fit HIAB & Palfinger.

Question 10

What payload is possible?

Answer

The payload on your crane truck will vary on several factors including the size and weight of the crane used. On our large crane builds such as the FASSI F990, we use 25% lighter materials without sacrificing any body strength or yield, to ensure a good payload is achievable. For further information on your specific case, please get in touch.

Question 11

Is drawbar fitting available?

Answer

Lots of our customers opt to go for a drawbar fitting on their vehicle, allowing them to increase overall payload and offering greater efficiency. We have a variety of drawbar trailers in stock ready to go today.

Question 12

Which vehicle makes are available?

Answer

We can build tractor-unit crane trucks with chassis from DAF, Volvo, Scania, Mercedes-Benz and MAN.

Question 13

What weight can tractor units with crane be plated to?

Answer

Our tractor units can be plated up to 150T.

Question 14

Is it possible to just buy the VDL gear?

Answer

As the UK exclusive VDL dealers Mac’s can supply you with just the VDL gear to fit to your own truck. Alternatively, we have VDL Skiploaders in stock ready to go, or can build you a truck to your exact requirements in a matter of weeks. Available to buy, finance or rent.

Question 15

Where is VDL equipment made?

Answer

VDL is a large company based in the Netherlands, they are renowned for creating outstanding quality products for the vehicle industry across Europe, trusted by thousands of companies like yours.

Question 16

Which chassis are available for Mac’s Skiploaders?

Answer

We build our VDL Skiploaders on chassis from DAF, VOLVO, Scania and Mercedes-Benz, in 4×2, 6×2 configurations.

Question 17

Is it possible to just buy the VDL gear?

Answer

As the UK-exclusive VDL dealers, Mac’s can supply you with just the VDL gear to fit to your chassis. Alternatively, we have VDL Hookloaders built and ready to go, or can build you a truck to your exact requirements in a matter of weeks. Available to buy, finance or rent.

Question 18

Where is VDL equipment made?

Answer

VDL is a large company based in the Netherlands, they are renowned for creating outstanding quality products for the vehicle industry across Europe, trusted by thousands of companies like yours. Mac’s expert in-house team then fit the gear to a variety of chassis.

Question 19

Which chassis are available for Mac’s Hookloaders?

Answer

We build our VDL Hookloaders on chassis from DAF, VOLVO, Scania and Mercedes-Benz, in 4×2, 6×2, and 8×2 configurations.

Question 20

Which chassis makes are available?

Answer

Our removal truck bodies come on a range of chassis from DAF, Volvo and Mercedes-Benz in 12T-18T

Question 21

What sleeper cab options are available on removal bodies?

Answer

Depending on your needs, our removal truck chassis can come with single, or twin bunk/Hatcher pod options.

Question 22

Which chassis makes are available?

Answer

Our tippers & grabs are available with DAF, Volvo and Scania chassis.

Question 23

What sizes are available?

Answer

We have a wide range of stock from 7.2T to 32T options.

Question 24

Which chassis makes are available on your Curtainside body trucks?

Answer

Our curtainside truck bodies come on a range of chassis from DAF, Volvo and Mercedes-Benz in 7.2T-26T

Question 25

Are moffet kit options available?

Answer

Yes! We can install kits for you to suit various types of forklift applications such as Moffet, Manitou with varying hard ride and soft ride applications.