October 2003
BID LIST
Light Trucks and Accessories
by Kerry L. Clines, Associate Editor

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Manufacturers listed in this feature responded to a special mailing by Better Roads and do not necessarily represent the entire market for this product. 

Light trucks and their attachments make up a large part of the purchases made by government agencies and contractors.

Hiniker Company
Extreme-duty snow plows

A new line of extreme-duty, high-performance snow plows for four-wheel-drive pickups uses a split trip edge with a 9-inch-high pivot point to provide protection from higher obstacles such as curbs and parking barriers. A high density polyethylene moldboard, supported by a strong horizontally trussed frame, is used to reduce friction and provide a corrosion-free plowing surface. Ten laser-cut ribs give vertical strength to the 30-inch-tall moldboard assembly.

Two versions are available — a conventional power-angling design and a patented C-plow configuration. The C-plow design uses a hydraulically actuated fold mechanism to fold the upper two-thirds of the moldboard over 180 degrees, creating a rear-facing backdrag plow. The top of the moldboard then becomes the ground contact point, with a second top-mounted cutting edge providing a rearward scraping action for greater snow-carrying capacity and improved surface cleaning.

Power is provided by a plow-mounted electric/hydraulic system. A compact handheld joystick controller provides convenient control of all plow functions.

System One Modular Truck Equipment
Work winch tie-down system

System One has introduced its new Work Winch tie-down system. A new series of aluminum racks for pickups, vans, service bodies, and enclosed bodies, called the I.T.S. (integrated tie-down system) series, allows the Work Winch to be plugged in to the ladder rack. The new I.T.S. series racks have the frame of the winch built right into the rack itself. The aluminum alloy winches are inserted with their PVC bearings into the bore in the gusset of the rack and are ready to work. Just lift the pawl and pull out as much strap as you need, throw the hook end of the strap over the load, and hook it to the underside of the crossmember. Then, take up the slack with the handwheel and tighten with the handle. All winch components are aluminum and stainless steel, making it rust free.

Fisher Engineering
Extreme duty X-blade snow plows

Fisher’s new 8- and 9-foot Xblade snow plows combine an X-bracing design with corrosion-resistant, stainless steel to produce a tough plow. The exclusive X-bracing on the back of the blade provides superior torsional strength and rigidity to eliminate moldboard stress. The 12-gauge polished 304 stainless-steel moldboard and powder-coated steel structure form a rust-free plow blade.

In addition to a 31-inch blade height for handling deep snow, the blade curl and 10-inch moldboard overhang promote optimum snow rolling and foiling action. Other features include a 75 degree attack angle for better ice breaking and scraping, as well as a higher vertical spring attachment location for increased ground clearance and wear resistance.

H. Barber & Sons, Inc.
Truck-towed litter collector

The Barber Road Rake Model 200 is a truck-towed litter collector for use on roads and paved surfaces. It safely removes tire retreads, mufflers, hubcaps, cardboard, wood, paper, and other litter from the road surface without the operator leaving the safety of the towing vehicle. The rake can also travel over the road surface at speeds up to 55 miles per hour — up to 18 miles per hour during cleaning — covers more area faster, captures large and small debris, eliminates down time, and won’t expose workers to dangerous traffic. The unit is 8-feet, 5-inches high; 8-feet, 4-inches wide; 15-feet, 8-inches long; and weighs 6,460 pounds. It cleans an area 9-feet, 10-inches to 11-feet, 5-inches wide; has a dumping height of 8 feet, 7 inches; and a hopper capacity of 4 cubic yards.

H&H Equipment Company
Utility van service bodies

H&H Equipment is now offering three models of the new Knapheide KUV Series Service Bodies — SRW E350, DRW E350, and DRW E450 — for Ford’s popular E-Series utility vans, and they come installed on the van chassis as a unit. The bodies are designed and built to meet the most rugged and demanding conditions. More interior space, plus easy-to-get-to outside storage compartments, allow you to spend less time looking for equipment and supplies, and more time working.

The body shell is constructed from rugged 14-gauge two-sided A-40 galvanized steel. The exclusive return flange floor design provides support for side compartments and adds floor strength, while reinforced doors add durability and long life. Other features include rotary door locks, stainless-steel (pry-proof) door hinges, Master locking system, rear-access conduit chutes on both sides, and flat advertising panels. Standard equipment includes 250-pound capacity adjustable shelving, in both interior and exterior compartments, solid sliding cab access door with glass window, two rear-access doors with windows and screened window guards, and two interior dome lights switched at the rear.

Wylie Manufacturing Co.
Deicing trailers and skids

Wylie Manufacturing has introduced a line of deicing trailers and skids that are sized for treating areas such as intersections, bridges, parking lots, sidewalks, and service roads.

The skid sprayer slides easily in a standard pickup bed, while the spray bar mounts to a receiver hitch. The trailer is DOT approved with lights, fenders, ball hitch, and brakes on the 300 and 500 gallon units. The sprayers can be used to apply fertilizer and pesticide during spring and summer, providing year-round versatility.

Both the trailers and skids are equipped with tanks ranging from 100 to 500 gallons, a centrifugal pump, hose reel, and electric or automatic controls. The 7.5-foot spray bar will cover an 11-foot swath; the handgun can be used for sidewalks.

An optional 7-foot walking boom is available for easily treating sidewalks.

Western Products, 
 a Division of Douglas Dynamics, L.L.C.
Tailgate spreader

The new Western Model 500 low-profile tailgate spreader fits compact pickups and SUVs with a Class III trailer hitch. Key features include a 5-cubic-foot-capacity poly hopper that holds up to 225 pounds, the choice of an on/off switch or variable speed control, and a poly spinner. An adjustable deflector is optional.

Western Products,
 a Division of Douglas Dynamics, L.L.C.
Multi-position v-plow

The Western MVP multi-position v-plow is now available with the UltraMount System that incorporates a unique rotating pivot bar for accurate drive-in alignment and a cleaner scrape. The 8.5- and 9.5-foot multi-position v-plows allow you to do more jobs in less time. Each wing of the blade incorporates a trip-edge so that only the lower edge trips back when the blade strikes an obstacle. The new, stronger T-frame design includes bolts to adjust blade pitch to improve edge wear. The operation of all functions — raise, lower, and moving the wings in or out simultaneously or separately — is handled with the CabCommand Control. Double acting cylinders for efficient back dragging and snow deflector are standard.

Iowa Mold Tooling Co.
Crane body

Iowa Mold Tooling’s DSC20 Crane Body is rated for up to a 20,000 foot-pound crane, for small to mid-size equipment maintenance applications. The crane body enhances the company’s line of service vehicles with a light, mid-size body that has the ability to employ the popular and versatile IMT 2020 telescopic crane.

Features include an innovative door/hinge system that eliminates potential rust problems and prevents tampering; a rear bumper integrated into the crane body, including an outrigger, for strength, with a rigid, not flexible, frame; and a new floor structure and side packs specifically designed for the crane body. Special attention was paid to the crane compartment and weld joints — strengthened to provide extra load-bearing ability for a smaller body.

Fisher Engineering
Low profile tailgate spreader

The new Model 500 Tailgate Spreader from Fisher fits compact pickups or SUVs with a Class III trailer hitch and spreads dry rock salt, calcium chloride, and other materials. The low profile design allows an unobstructed rear view from the cab of the vehicle. A 5-cubic-foot-capacity poly hopper holds up to 225 pounds of material. Other features include a standard poly spinner, a built-in 2-inch hitch mount and a choice of on/off switch or variable speed control. An adjustable deflector is optional.

Reading Body Works
Protection package

Reading Body Works is offering a brand new options package for their bodies. The POLAR Protection Package offers their newest protection features — POwder coating, LAtch-matic, and Rhino linings — as one combo buy.

Powder coating is a smooth and durable finish that provides high levels of corrosion protection to salt, chemicals, humidity, scratching, and impact.

The Latch-Matic system allows the user to simultaneously lock all of the service body compartments by use of a single key-chain type transmitter. It also permits interconnection of the cab wireless entry system (if so equipped) with the service body electronic locking system, allowing the user to lock the truck cab and body with one push button.

Rhino Linings Tuff Stuff, a spray-on polyurethane lining on powder coated truck bodies, forms a permanent bond with the surface of the truck bed. This lining prohibits rust, corrosion, and surface abrasion from damaging the truck and reducing its value and performance.

The combination creates a formidable shield of protection and gives the customer a quicker turnaround.

Reprinted from Better Roads October 2003