Knapheide | Aluminum PGTB Gooseneck Truck Bed (2025)

Aluminum PGTB Gooseneck Body

Features

Body Construction

Composed of Military-grade aluminum extrusions and Marine-grade aluminum sheeting, resulting in a body that is 40% lighter than steel, returning payload back to the operator.

B&W Turnoverball® hitch

B&W Turnoverball® hitch rated for 30,000 lb. gross trailer weight and 7,500 tongue weight.

Military-Grade Flooring

Military-grade aluminum extruded floor planks perform double-duty, providing exceptional styling and strength for the floor, as well as unmatched structural strength as the cross sills.

Marker Lights

All marker, clearance, and I.D. lights are LED.

LED Lighting

Bulkhead and rear skirt has integrated oval stop, tail, turn and back-up LED lights.

Tie-Downs

Integrated under body tie downs provide a reinforced location for attaching cargo tie down straps.

Stake Pockets

Reinforced stake pockets are sized to accept Knapheide side options.

Design

Aerospace design and assembly for unmatched durability

Bulkhead

Contoured bulkhead with stylized screened window provides maximum visibility and safety.

Side Rails

Side rails are extruded Military-grade aluminum channel with a tapered edge, providing protection to the floor planks and allowing for cargo and product to be loaded and unloaded without damage.

Long Sills

Long sills are an extruded aluminum structural channel.

Integrated Fuel Fill

Integrated driver side fuel fill for added convenience. Placement dependent upon length of body.

Rub Rails

External 3/8" thick, Military-grade aluminum rub rails are attached to the sides with EcoGuard hardware to eliminate the interaction between the steel and aluminum for easy replacement in the event of damage.

Body Options

Drop-In Stake Racks

Secure your cargo with lightweight 6" drop-in stake racks for aluminum gooseneck bodies.

Drop-Down Sides

6" stakes with drop-in center and drop-down sides.

Receiver Hitch

Integrated receiver hitch located at the rear of the platform. Receiver hitch is available with a 12,000 lb rating or a 21,000 lb rating.

Knapheide Tool Boxes

Knapheide tool boxes are a great supplement to many types of truck bodies. They are lockable and come in multiple sizes for mounting above and under the body to fulfill additional storage needs.

Add-ons

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Air Compressors

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All-In-One Mobile Power Systems

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Power Inverters

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Power Take Off Units

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Welders

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Grill Guards

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Steps

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Trailer Hitches

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Winches

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Backup Alarms

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Snow Plows

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Fuel Transfer Tanks

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Lube Skids

Air Compressors

Continuous or intermittent supply of compressed air can inflate tires and power pneumatic tools on the job site, including but not limited to nail guns, impact wrenches, jackhammers and sprayers.

All-In-One Mobile Power Systems

Multiple jobsite tools converge into a self-contained unit that generates compressed air, electric power, and welding capabilities with some models supporting hydraulic output and battery charging.

Power Inverters

Convert conventional direct current (DC) supplied by the vehicle's battery into alternating current (AC), enabling the mobile operation and charging of corded electrical tools and various devices.

Power Take Off Units

Transfer your engine's mechanical power to auxiliary hydraulic driven equipment such as generators, air compressors, pumps operating cranes and dump beds, and other job essential machinery.

Welders

Conduct on-site repair, maintenance, and fabrication of metal components, employing the welding method demanded by your application, using either a fuel or engine-driven system.

Grill Guards

Safeguard the front end of your vehicle's body and other components from impact damage or provide mounting points for fastening additional accessories such as auxiliary lights and winches.

Steps

Make climbing in and out of your vehicle's cab easier or roof mounted cargo more accessible with fixed or retractable solutions of varying styles, material construction and lengths to suit your needs.

Trailer Hitches

Establish a reliable and secure connection between your vehicle and the trailers it will tow by selecting a solution tailored to your specific application and the weight you intend to haul.

Winches

Recover stuck or immobilized vehicles, traverse off-road obstacles, and pull or hoist heavy objects using a front or rear-mounted, electric or hydraulic-driven hook and pulley system.

Backup Alarms

Backup alarms provide an added layer of safety while maneuvering heavy vehicles and equipment. Not only are backup alarms a good idea, in some areas and instances, they're a mandatory piece of safety equipment.

Salt Spreaders and Brine Sprayers

Distribute salt or de-icing agents to melt ice or sand to add traction on surfaces using models equipped with the spreading pattern and material holding capacity for accurate and uniform application.

Snow Plows

Clear accumulated snow from roads, driveways, parking lots, or other surfaces with the blade type, size, material, and other features most suitable for your vehicle and usage.

Fuel Transfer Tanks

Hold surplus fuel, available in tanks of varying capacity, and dispense as necessary for refilling vehicles, heavy machinery or other equipment for own use or as a service to others.

Lube Skids

These portable, compact units store and apply lubricating oil and grease to the mechanical components of machinery and equipment, particularly useful in remote areas where maintenance is necessary.

Specifications

  • Standard Models

    Actual LengthActual WidthChassisCAModelNet Weight (lbs)Long Sill Spacing
    Single Rear Wheel#colspan##colspan##colspan##colspan##colspan#
    7'84.00"36"AL-PGTB-708-R39742"
    7'.25'84.00"40"AL-PGTB-738-F47438"
    7.50'84.00"42"AL-PGTB-768-G48142"
    8.5'84.00"56"AL-PGTB-868-F51838"
    8.5'84.00"56"AL-PGTB-868-R44942"
    8.75'84.00"56"AL-PGTB-898-G51942"
    9.5'84.00"60"AL-PGTB-96855834"
    Dual Rear Wheel#colspan##colspan##colspan##colspan##colspan#
    8.5'96"56"AL-PGTB-86-F55138"
    8.5'96"56"AL-PGTB-86-R48242"
    8.75'96"56"AL-PGTB-89-G55342"
    9.5'96"60"AL-PGTB-9659434"
    9.5'96"60"AL-PGTB-96-MD61934"
    11.5'96"84"AL-PGTB-11667034"
    11.5'96"84"AL-PGTB-116-MD69534"
    F- Ford specific 40" and 56" CA for MY 2017 and later vehicles; G- GM specific 42" and 56" CA for MY 2011 and later vehicles; R- RAM specific 36" and 56" CA for MY 2013 and later vehicles.#colspan##colspan##colspan##colspan##colspan#

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