Eby Truck Bodies displayed a Mechanics Crane Body installed on a Ford F-550 Super Duty chassis and built in partnership with Custom Truck One Source.
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Eby Truck Bodies recently exhibited a service body and a mechanics crane body during the Ford Pro Fleet Showcase in Detroit, Michigan. The event was by invitation only and brought together Ford’s commercial fleet customers, upfit partners, and industry leaders for a look at the latest innovations in fleet management and performance.
Eby said the two purpose-built aluminum truck bodies are designed to help fleet operators reduce weight, extend service life, and increase productivity.
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Eby Advance Enclosed Service Body
Eby Truck Bodies showcased an Advance Enclosed Service Body mounted on a Ford E-350 Econoline cutaway chassis during the show.
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The company showcased an Advance Enclosed Service Body mounted on a Ford E-350 Econoline cutaway chassis. The new enclosed body is built from high-strength aluminum and engineered for trades and fleet applications that require secure storage, lighter weight, and rust-free performance.
Eby Mechanics Crane Body
Eby also displayed a Mechanics Crane Body installed on a Ford F-550 Super Duty chassis and built in partnership with Custom Truck One Source. The body is designed for demanding service operations. The all-aluminum construction provides a superior strength-to-weight ratio, offering corrosion resistance and longer life in demanding working environments.
Ford Chassis Pool Member
Eby is an authorized Ford Chassis Pool member, providing Ford dealers and fleet customers with faster access to upfit-ready F-Series, Econoline, and Transit chassis equipped with Eby aluminum truck bodies, including service bodies, flatbeds, dumps, and van bodies.
“We’re looking forward to connecting with fleet professionals and demonstrating how Eby’s aluminum truck bodies are ideally suited for upfitting a wide range of Ford chassis—delivering lightweight, heavy-duty solutions that help today’s fleets meet demands, overcome challenges, and operate more efficiently,” said Charlie Horton, SVP of Fleet Sales for Eby Truck Bodies.
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