Ford Pro upfits in Oklahoma: service bodies, racks and flatbeds

Common upfits

• Service (utility) bodies with side compartments for tools and parts, often with a crane, compressor or welder.
• Flatbeds and stake beds for hauling pipe, pallets, lumber and equipment.
• Dump bodies on F-450 and F-550 chassis cabs for landscaping, excavation and material hauling.
• Ladder and pipe racks for pickups and vans.
• Van shelving, bins and partitions for Transit vans used by electricians, plumbers, HVAC and service techs.
• Toolboxes, lighting and safety equipment like strobes, work lights and hitch setups.

Why plan the upfit with the truck

The chassis has to fit the body. Cab-to-axle length, gross vehicle weight rating and payload decide which bodies will fit and how much you can legally carry once the body is on. Choosing the truck first and the body second can leave you with a mismatch.

One quote, one schedule. When the vehicle and upfit are quoted together, you can see the full cost and a realistic delivery timeline. Depending on the build, the work may be done by an upfitter before the vehicle is delivered.

Financing. In many cases the upfit can be financed along with the vehicle. Paul can explain the general options; see fleet financing and leasing.

Questions Paul will ask

• What does the truck carry every day, and what does it tow?
• What tools or equipment have to be secured or powered?
• Does your safety program or your customers require specific equipment?
• How many identical units will you need now and over the next year or two?

Answers to these let Paul suggest a spec that fits. See how this applies to oil, gas and energy fleets and construction and trades.

Why Oklahoma businesses call Paul

Paul Wilson has 25 years in commercial and fleet sales and is Commercial & Fleet Sales at Woody Ford, Oklahoma. He has helped businesses buy their very first company vehicle and has worked with companies running more than 10,000 vehicles. You talk to Paul directly, not a call center, and he follows up himself. He'll give you real numbers for your situation, and if he can't help, he'll say so. Better Call Paul.