Compare configurations
Stake truck bodies for different cargo loads
| Configuration | Cargo length, stake height and loading | Open cargo use | Route fit | Main advantage | Selection limits and trade-offs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light Duty | Reference cargo length 4.2 to 6.2 m; stake height 1.8 to 2.0 m. Compact stake body for manual and light mechanized loading | Smaller agricultural, service and building-material loads | Urban, rural and local delivery routes | Flexible open access with a compact chassis | Weather-sensitive or heavy cargo beyond the confirmed duty |
| Medium Duty | Reference cargo length 6.8 to 7.6 m; stake height 2.0 to 2.2 m. Balanced deck and stake arrangement for mixed loading; confirm which rack sections open or detach | Regional agricultural, material and general open cargo | City-to-region and rural distribution | Balances body capacity, ventilation and access | Routes that cannot accommodate the finished truck or cargo requiring a sealed body |
| Heavy Duty | Reference cargo length 9.6 to 9.8 m; stake height 2.2 to 2.4 m. Larger stake-body configuration for planned high-volume loading | Higher-volume materials and regional open-body transport | Regional and trunk routes with suitable loading sites | Provides a larger open deck with restraints specified for the cargo | Weather-sensitive cargo without suitable protection and restraints; compare cost and manoeuvrability on low-volume rounds |
Before you choose a stake truck
A stake truck carries cargo on an open deck surrounded by racks or rails, which can form a taller, ventilated perimeter than dropside panels. Compare how the load reaches that deck: a flatbed provides another path, and a stake body depends on which sections open or can be removed. The stake, dropside and flatbed comparison explains those differences. A specification for removable vertical stakes does not mean every side section is removable. The cargo lengths and stake heights in the comparison are published family ranges, not a confirmed configuration; their largest measurements are not necessarily available together.
Match rack spacing and deck size to the cargo, with the securing points documented for the load. Rain protection needs a specified cover; the body name and cargo volume do not establish weather protection or a complete restraint system. Check finished payload and axle loads separately for the proposed truck. For a quotation, send the packed cargo dimensions and mass, loading method, cover requirements, and which rack sections need to open or detach.
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