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Service Truck Dream Build

Design your ideal service truck with our build designer, cost calculator, and comprehensive guides.

Build Components

Select components to build your service truck. Start with a chassis, then add body, crane, and equipment.

Chassis (Start Here)

RAM 3500 Chassis Cab Tradesman (Diesel)

Entry-level chassis with Cummins diesel

6.7L Cummins, 14,500 lb GVWR

$53,000 - $55,000

Field Note: Reliable but limited payload for heavy crane bodies

Ford F-450 Chassis Cab XL (Diesel)

Ford F-550 Chassis Cab XL (Diesel)

Heavy-duty for full crane body builds

6.7L Power Stroke, 19,500 lb GVWR, ~12,000 lb payload

$70,000 - $78,000

Field Note: Required for heavy crane bodies with EnPak systems

RAM 4500 Tradesman (Diesel)

Mid-range RAM chassis

6.7L Cummins, 16,500 lb GVWR

$55,660 - $58,000

Field Note: Competitive MSRP with Cummins reliability

RAM 5500 Tradesman (Diesel)

Heavy-duty RAM option

6.7L Cummins, 19,500 lb GVWR, ~11,960 lb payload

$56,770 - $60,000

Field Note: 2025 models include left/right-side PTO operation

Service Body

Knapheide Steel 11' KS Series

Standard steel service body with 6-year warranty

14-gauge A-40 galvanneal, 12-step E-coat

$7,000 - $11,000

Field Note: Broadest distribution network. Get 10-year warranty on aluminum.

Reading Master Mechanic MM 25-Series

Crane-focused body, handles up to 5,000 lb cranes

25,000 ft-lb crane rating, CABLOC drawer units, tread plate surfaces

$15,000 - $20,000

Field Note: Reading OKC: 1401 Enterprise Ave, 405-681-6503

Reading RM-78 Heavy Duty Crane Body

Premium crane body for 8,000-12,500 lb cranes

78,000 ft-lb rating, torsion box understructure, full-power hydraulic outriggers

$20,000 - $25,000

Field Note: Required for heavy AutoCrane 6006EH or larger

Royal Steel 11' Service Body

Premium steel body with automotive-grade paint

Axalta Imron Elite paint, 22" compartment depth on DRW, 106 cu ft storage

$8,000 - $12,000

Field Note: Deeper compartments than most competitors

Body Installation (Standard)

Mounting, electrical integration for standard body

$1,500 - $3,500

Field Note: 2-4 weeks when body in stock

Body Installation (Crane Body)

Complex crane body installation with electrical

$3,000 - $5,000

Field Note: 10-12 weeks for custom crane builds

Crane System (STP: Need 2,000+ lb @ 10')

AutoCrane 3203H (Entry)

Entry-level crane for light pump work

10,500 ft-lb rating, 1,050 lb @ 10', 15' max reach

$8,000 - $11,000

Field Note: NOT sufficient for most STP extractions (need 2,000+ lb @ 10')

AutoCrane 5005H (STP-Ready)

Sweet spot for STP work with margin

25,000 ft-lb, 2,500 lb @ 10', 2,080 lb @ 12', 20' reach

$14,000 - $18,000

Field Note: RECOMMENDED for petroleum service. Meets all STP requirements with margin.

AutoCrane 6006EH (Heavy Duty)

Heavy-duty with radio remote

36,000 ft-lb, 3,600 lb @ 10', 3,000 lb @ 12', 20' reach

$18,000 - $22,000

Field Note: For heavy STP work and equipment lifting. 370° power rotation.

Stellar EC4000 Electric

Electric crane - no hydraulics required

16,000 ft-lb, ~2,000 lb @ 10', 20' reach

$20,000 - $21,000

Field Note: Quieter, engine-off operation. Works on gas-powered chassis without PTO.

Stellar EC5000 Electric

Heavy electric crane

25,000 ft-lb, ~2,500 lb @ 10', 20' reach

$23,000 - $25,000

Field Note: Best electric option for STP work

Crane Installation + Outriggers

Complete crane installation with controls

$3,000 - $8,000

Field Note: Includes outriggers and control wiring

Air Compressor

VMAC G30 Standalone

Entry-level standalone compressor

30 CFM @ 100 PSI, Honda GX390 engine, 205 lbs

$5,700 - $6,600

Field Note: Minimum threshold for most petroleum work. Stacked config $6,604.

VMAC UNDERHOOD70

Vehicle engine-driven, zero deck space

70 CFM @ 100 PSI, 100% duty cycle, 136 lbs

$8,000 - $12,000

Field Note: Most elegant solution. Digital throttle via OBD2. 16-21 hrs install labor.

VMAC UNDERHOOD150

High-CFM for sandblasting

90-110 CFM @ 100 PSI

$10,000 - $15,000

Field Note: Required for sandblasting applications

Vanair Viper G80

Standalone gas compressor

80 CFM @ 100 PSI, gas engine, 473 lbs

$11,909 - $12,500

Field Note: Portable between trucks

Vanair Viper D80 Diesel

Diesel standalone with Smart Start

80 CFM @ 100 PSI, Kubota Tier 4 Final, 735 lbs

$18,303 - $18,727

Field Note: Auto-sensing air demand

BOSS Infinity 80 Hydraulic

Uses existing crane hydraulics

80 CFM, hydraulic-driven

$8,800 - $9,500

Field Note: Efficient when crane already installed. Eliminates separate engine weight.

Welder / Generator

Lincoln Ranger 225

Entry-level welder/generator

225 amp DC, 8 kW generator

$4,500 - $6,000

Field Note: Basic welding capability

Lincoln Ranger 305 G

Mid-range welder/generator

300 amp DC, 9.5 kW continuous generator

$8,000 - $12,000

Field Note: Meets typical petroleum service requirements

Miller Trailblazer 330 Diesel

Premium welder/generator

330 amp, 10.5 kW generator

$7,500 - $12,000

Field Note: Industry standard for field welding

VMAC 6-in-1 Kubota

Multi-function: weld, gen, air, battery, PTO

250 amp, 8 kW gen, 45 CFM air, battery boost

$21,800 - $23,000

Field Note: Best value multifunction. 410 lbs lighter than Miller equivalent.

Miller EnPak A60GBHW

Premium all-in-one system

325 amp, 7 kW gen, 60 CFM air, 16 GPM hydraulic, Kubota D902

$18,000 - $25,000

Field Note: Integration benchmark. Engine-off operation reduces fuel 30%.

Multifunction System Installation

EnPak or VMAC 6-in-1 installation

$3,000 - $8,000

Field Note: Complex electrical and hydraulic integration

Tool Storage

Weather Guard Pack Rat System

Premium drawer system

750 lb top/sides, 425 lb per drawer, 14-gauge steel

$1,119 - $3,500

Field Note: ARMOR-TUF powder coat resists petroleum. One-Touch latch for single-hand operation.

Adrian Steel Drawer Set

Budget drawer option

25 lb per drawer capacity

$266 - $1,200

Field Note: Adequate for hand tools, not heavy equipment

Sortimo Modular System

German modular organization

$1,500 - $3,000

Field Note: Professional-grade small parts organization

Lighting & Safety

Basic LED Work/Warning Package

Essential lighting for service calls

LED work lights, basic warning lights

$1,500 - $2,000

Field Note: Minimum for night service calls

Whelen Scene + Warning Package

Professional lighting system

SAE Class 1 LED, 8,600 lumens work light, 500' visibility

$2,500 - $4,000

Field Note: Essential for night service at fuel facilities

Accessories

System One HD Contractor Ladder Rack

Aluminum ladder rack system

1,250 lb capacity, rust-free aluminum

$1,000 - $1,400

Field Note: Aluminum outlasts steel in petroleum environments

System One I.T.S. Utility with Work Winch

Premium ladder rack with winch

$1,400 - $1,600

Field Note: Includes work winch for heavy loads

Vise Plate and Specialty Mounts

Work surface and equipment mounts

$500 - $1,500

Field Note: Essential for field fabrication work

Fuel/DEF Tank Storage

On-board fluid storage

$500 - $1,500

Field Note: For extended field operations

Build Cost

Select components from the Build Designer to calculate your build cost.

Quick Reference

Entry Build~$89K

Mid-Range STP~$143K

Full Professional~$173K

Research-Based Pricing: All pricing data is based on 2024-2025 MSRP and dealer quotes from Ford, RAM, Reading, Knapheide, AutoCrane, Stellar, VMAC, and Miller. Oklahoma regional upfitters and lead times included. Pricing may vary by dealer and availability.