Commercial Catalog

Knapheide’s Drop Side Dump Body is the premier light duty dump bodies for class three to five chassis. Constructed of high-strength steel for unmatched durability and featuring a crossmemberless understructure for low maintenance and rust prevention, many industries including landscaping, lawn maintenance, construction and municipalities have come to rely on the Knapheide Drop Side Dump Body to safely and efficiently haul and dump bulk materials.

Additionally, all Knapheide Dump Bodies are fully immersed in Knapheide’s electrodeposition prime paint system to ensure corrosion resistance and reliable service. The next time you’re in the market for a light duty dump body, look no further than Knapheide’s Drop Side Dump Body.

Our light-duty dump truck bodies aren’t built “light duty” at all. Knapheide Fixed Side Dump Bodies feature double panel, high-strength steel construction on the sides and tailgate. In addition, choose from a seven gauge or 10 gauge HRCQ steel floor.

Choose from two different styles of understructure, either stacked crossmember or crossmemberless design, depending upon your preference. Utilize the double-acting sub frame hoist for effortless dumping and bulk material spreading applications. Numerous options including underbody toolboxes and packs for secure storage, quarter or full cab shields for protection, manual or electric tarps for retaining material and many others are available to increase the functionality and productivity of your next dump body.

Choose the proven Knapheide name for your next dump body purchase.

Used in a variety of industries, a box body provides many benefits for your cargo hauling needs. When keeping your cargo out of the elements and safely secured when not in transit, box bodies are an ideal choice.

Knapheide Box Bodies come with standard features to help you get the job done. With a full size rear roll-up door, cargo can be easily accessed.

Box bodies are available with .040” aluminum sidewalls or 0.5” FRP sidewalls. Aluminum sidewalls offer exposed Z posts with interior options for maximum cargo control. FRP provides a smooth outer sidewall perfect for graphic artwork, with increased interior space void of interior framing.

Standard Features:
• Floors are 2”x8” pine shiplap (laminated hardwood for bodies 18’ and longer)
• Floors include 12-gauge steel side rail band structure
• Rear threshold is 10-gauge steel with built-in drain groove to prevent water from entering cargo area
• Corner posts are 12-gauge steel with 14-gauge reinforcement, adding extra durability
• Standard rear roll-up door comprised of .25” composite, which features 10% lighter weight than standard wood doors with zero rot
• 4” ICC bumper
• .040” aluminum side walls
• Grab handles
• LED integrated S/T/T and B/U lights
• Cast aluminum front corners
• Extruded aluminum roof edging to prevent water intrusion and provide durability
• Structural long sills with structural cross members:
• On 16” center for bodies 17’ and shorter
• On 12” center for bodies over 17’
• Rear steel header reinforced with steel inner brace supports
• One interior LED dome light (two lights in bodies 18’ and longer)
• Fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) front wall

Knapheide Box Bodies come with standard features to help you get the job done. With a full size rear roll-up door, cargo can be easily accessed. Choose a Knapheide Box Truck (KBT) or Knapheide Box Van (KBV) to fit your needs.

Our box bodies are available with .040” aluminum sidewalls or 0.5” FRP sidewalls. Aluminum sidewalls offer exposed Z posts with interior options for maximum cargo control. FRP provides a smooth outer sidewall perfect for graphic artwork, with increased interior space void of interior framing

A reputation for designing and building the best box truck bodies in the industry means top OEM's are happy to work with Morgan to deliver the truck you need — FAST. Morgan's ability to gain immediate access to top-of-the-line chassis and components, directly benefits dry freight haulers who don't have time for delays. Fast turnaround means faster return on your investment!

Quick turnaround is not devoid of options. Morgan builds a series of exceptional features into each of six pre-configured models. With lengths ranging from 12 to 26 feet, heights from 97 to 103 inches, and widths from 96 to 102 inches, it's easy to choose a body that meets your size specifications.

When it comes to features, Morgan provides strength and durability that supersedes the need for variety. With Fastrak, there's no need to ask for 1-1/8" laminated hardwood flooring, aerodynamic design, Poly-Tuff corner caps, a built-in rain channel, anti-snag roof-bows and built-in safety features. They're all standard Fastrak features; and further proof that Morgan knows what it takes to build the best bodies in the business.

• SUBFRAME - 3" I-beam Crossmembers On 12" Centers With 4" Longrail , Mylar Tape Is Applied Between All Steel Subframe Components And Extruded Aluminum Lower Bottom Rails To Prevent Corrosion
• FLOOR - 1- 1/8” Laminated Hardwood Fastened To Subframe With 2 Countersunk Screws Per Floor Board Per Cross Member In A Staggered Pattern. Floor Boards Are Ship Lapped And Preundercoated For Protection From Elements.
• THRESHOLD - Steel Galvanized Angle Flush To Rear
• REAR DOOR - Overhead Roll-up Door
• REAR FRAME - Galvannealed Steel -painted Imron White, Includes Built-in Header Design, Clearance Light Protector And Rain Deflector, Curbside And Roadside Grab-handles
• ROOF - .032” One-piece Aluminum Sheet With Anti-snag Roof Bows On 24” Centers With Crowned Roof Design Which Prevents Water/Ice Pooling
• SKINS - .040“ Aluminum, Pre-painted White
• SIDE WALL - Extruded Aluminum Top And Bottom Rails With 1-3/8” Deep Galvanized Steel Z-shaped Vertical Posts Installed On 16” Centers
• FRONT END - Aerodynamic Aluminum Radii and Morgan’s Patented Poly-tuff Corner Caps
• BUMPER - 5” Structural Bumper With Pooched Surface And Closure Plate
• INTERIOR LIGHTING - (1) Domelight With Indicator Switch Mounted In Cab Dash
• EXTERIOR LIGHTING - Led Sealed Clearance Lights, Per Fmvss-108 Installed In Front Corner Caps, Side Top Rails And Five Across Rear Header.
• MOUNTING - Full Mount-u Bolt
• MUDFLAPS - Morgan 24" X 36" Black

Touting cargo space matched only by a flatbed, boxes above and below deck, portable trays in the flip-top compartments of the top boxes, and a heavy-duty over-cab ladder rack that is forklift loadable; the contractor body sets the bar high when it comes to versatility. Rain gutters above and weather stripping inside all doors ensure tools and equipment stay protected from the elements. Fold-down gates make it easy to load the bed area without being inconvenienced with loose gates.

The ladder rack comes with Snap-Loc standard on the side rails and heavy-duty rope hooks on rack legs, while the top boxes have D-ring tie-downs on the rear, providing multiple tie-down points to secure loads in the bed and on the rack. With space to secure welders, compressors, generators, or lawn equipment with room to spare; the contractor body is perfect for any number of vocations.