Why Choose Knapheide Service Bodies
A Complete Work Truck Solution
Knapheide Service Bodies have been the industry’s most trusted platform for more than 50 years. Built to support mobile professionals across construction, utilities, telecom, mechanical service, and countless other trades, these bodies integrate thoughtful storage, durable construction, and proven longevity. Whether steel, aluminum, combo, crane, or line service configurations are needed, Knapheide offers a purpose-built body that eliminates guesswork, ensuring the right fit, right strength, and right performance.
Engineered for Real Work Environments
Every Knapheide service body is built to withstand demanding conditions through a combination of rugged materials and smart engineering.
Durable Construction
Steel models use galvanneal steel for superior corrosion resistance. Aluminum bodies offer lightweight performance with naturally corrosion resistant material that boosts fuel efficiency and payload.
Reinforced Foundations
Knapheide designs every body around a strong structural underframe engineered for load support, stability, and long-term durability.
Smart Compartment Design
Multi-panel doors with internal bracing help prevent sagging and flexing. Knapheide uses heavy duty hardware and secure automotive quality latches to keep tools protected.
Superior Weather Sealing
Automotive grade D bulb weatherstripping protects compartments from moisture and dirt, helping tools stay clean and dry.
Rugged Work Surfaces
Spray on bed liners, heavy duty tailgates, and reinforced floors provide dependable strength for hauling, loading, and heavy tool use.
Smooth and Safe Operation
Gas strut door holders allow compartment doors to open smoothly and remain open during work.
Finish and Warranty That Inspire Confidence
Knapheide backs its service bodies with one of the strongest warranties in the industry. Their multi-stage finishing system includes an advanced, corrosion resistant coating process that protects both exterior and interior surfaces. This ensures long-term resistance to rust, chemicals, road contaminants, and daily wear, keeping the body looking professional for years.
Designed for Practical Work and Easy Upfitting
Knapheide Service Bodies are created to support productivity, safety, and customization.
Integrated Storage
Well organized compartments, ergonomic access points, and durable T handle latches help technicians work faster and stay more organized.
Payload and Tie Down Solutions
Generous payload ratings and strategically placed tie down points support material transport and job site flexibility.
Upfit Friendly Architecture
Knapheide designs every body for seamless integration with racks, liftgates, cranes, drawers, lighting, inverters, and other vocational accessories.
Crane and Utility Options
Crane Service Bodies and Line Service Bodies feature structural reinforcement and layout options that support hydraulic or electric cranes, digger derricks, aerial equipment, and additional utility requirements.
Built for a Wide Range of Industries
Knapheide Service Bodies are trusted across construction, utilities, electrical and telecom work, agriculture, municipal fleets, mechanical service, HVAC, and many other trades. Their purpose built configurations allow customers to choose exactly what their job demands without giving up durability or storage.
The Knapheide Promise: Longevity, Functionality, and Unmatched Support
- Strength Where It Counts
Every Knapheide body is designed to deliver dependable performance under tough conditions. - Versatility for Any Job
Steel, aluminum, combo, crane, and line service bodies allow fleets and independent contractors to match the right body to the right work. - Protection That Matters
Industry leading finishes and warranty coverage give customers confidence that their investment is secure.
Knapheide Service Bodies

Steel Service Body
Proven steel performance for hardworking crews.
- Durable steel construction built for tough job sites
- External storage for tools, gear, and supplies
- More than 50 years of continuous refinement and innovation
- Designed to support a wide range of vocational upfits

Aluminum Service Body
Lightweight aluminum, heavy duty capability.
- Naturally corrosion resistant aluminum construction
- Open truck bed with external storage compartments
- Lighter body weight for better fuel efficiency
- Higher available payload capacity for tools and materials

Combo Body
Service body storage plus flatbed versatility.
- Hybrid design that blends service body and flatbed features
- Integrated external storage compartments for organized tools
- Overhead material rack for ladders, pipe, and long cargo
- Rear drop down stake sides to secure oversized loads

Crane Service Body
Reinforced for serious lifting and placement.
- Properly reinforced to handle crane loads and torsional forces
- Designed to work with hydraulic or electric cranes
- Optimized for lifting, positioning, and setting heavy components
- Ideal for maintenance, construction, and field service work

Line Service Body
Built for electrical and telecom line work.
- Open or enclosed configurations to match your application
- Accommodates digger derricks and aerial equipment
- Supports aerial and non aerial installation, maintenance, and repair
- Purpose built for power utility and telecommunications fleets