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In any construction, landscaping, or utility environment, 
you need a workhorse that will be there day-in and day-out.
  

J-CRAFT contractor bodies are light-weight, yet durable.  They have a low profile, yet are functional & filled with standard features that others only offer as options!   

Contractor Bodies by J-CRAFT of Kimball, MN

J-CRAFT contractor bodies provide you with the utmost in productivity, allowing you to finish the job right & on time, and still be ready for the next challenge!
   


  J-CRAFT 
contractor bodies are well suited 
for many maintenance 
and municipal applications!




FEATURES & OPTIONS                                                Specifications

Standard

  • Full width viewing window (Std Duty)
  • Dual cam side latches
  • Forged steel base latches
  • Manual trip linkage
  • Eccentric lever top pin tailgate release
  • Low profile crossmemberless understructure
  • Sloped top corner posts
  • Greaseable hinges @ floor line
  • Split sides (H.D. only)
  • Viewing Window (H.D.)

Optional

  • Wind screens - fixed or hinged (H.D. only)
  • Front mud flaps
  • Underbody tool boxes
  • Removable chipper topper
  • Rear towing hitch
  • Split load gate (H.D. only)
  • Metering (Rock/Material) chute
  • Dual purpose 270º swing away gate

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SPECIFICATIONS

  Heavy Duty Applications

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Standard Duty Applications
Front: 

36" high, 10 gauge steel construction, contoured to cab, reinforced tubular top rail, and includes a full-width slotted rear viewing window for increased visibility.
   

Sides:

15" high, 10 gauge steel construction, 3" X 2"  tubing top rails, board pockets front and rear for 2" dimensional lumber, both drop 180º with greaseable hinges at the floor line, rubber bumpers at hinges for transport, fully boxed interior at base, with sloped self-cleaning rub rails.  Dual cam type latches standard.  Full depth rear corner posts with self-cleaning top and front corner posts standard.  OPTIONAL: vertical stake pockets, solid 'fixed' sides, & horizontal tie rails. 
  

Tailgate:

23" high, 10 gauge steel construction, formed & reinforced top edge, 1-1/4" diameter top and bottom hinge pins, 3/8" alloy spreader chains, forged steel base latches, manual front release control, double over-center locks, and Eccentric lever top pin release.  OPTIONAL: Dual Purpose (270º swing-away design), metering chute.
   

Floor:

7 gauge A607-50 smooth steel, one-piece construction, full width and length of body.  OPTIONAL: 3/16" thick 180,000 psi, 400 HB one piece abrasion resistant plate.
  

Under-Structure:

M-6 X 4.4#/ft structural I-BEAM longsills, gusseted to front and rear aprons (bolsters) crossmemberless (smooth bottom) design, with 3" X 1-1/2" rectangular tubing side rail perimeters, reinforced corner joints, and boxed gussets in center area.
     

Rear Apron

Full depth and width of body, 7 gauge A607-50 steel construction, provisions and mounts for OEM stop-tail-turn lights, along with provisions for rubber mounted clearance lights.
   

Lights:

Meets FMVSS-108 standard requirements.  Rubber grommet mounted clearance lights & Tri-light cluster mounted in rear apron, w/side marker lights mounted in rear corner posts.
Optional: L.E.D. clearance lights.
     

Prep/Paint:

Exterior of body grit blasted and coated with primer.  Underside coated with petroleum based undercoating standard.  OPTIONAL: Finish paint to customer's choice, 2K urethane enamel is standard, Base-Coat/Clear-Coat additional.
    

Steel grades & thicknesses may be varied due to customer specifications.  Specifications are subject to change.


For more information CLICK HERE to contact a Commercial Sales Representative

   

Heavy  Duty Applications       Standard Duty Applications    

Features

Back

Front: 

54" high, 10 gauge steel construction, reinforced tubular top rail, vertical reinforcing and includes 14" X 22" (approximate) slotted rear viewing window for increased visibility.
    

Sides:

15" high, 10 gauge steel construction, 3" X 2"  tubing top rails, board pockets front and rear for 2" dimensional lumber, both drop 180º with greaseable hinges at the floor line, fully boxed interior at base, with sloped self-cleaning rub rails.  Dual cam type latches standard.  Full depth rear corner posts with self-cleaning top, and front corner posts standard.  
OPTIONAL: vertical stake pockets; rubber bumpers for transport; split sides, horizontal tie rails.
NOTE: Bodies 15' long and longer will have split sides as standard equipment
   

Tailgate:

23" high, 10 gauge steel construction, formed & reinforced top edge, 1 1/4" diameter top and bottom hinge pins, 3/8" alloy spreader chains, flamecut upper hinges, forged steel base latches, manual front release control, double over-center locks, eccentric lever top pin release. OPTIONAL:   Swing-away style, Metering chute.
    

Floor:

1/4" thick 180,000 psi, 400 BHN abrasion resistant plate steel, one-piece construction, full width and length of body.  
     

Under-Structure:

W-8 X 13.0#/ft structural I-BEAM longsills, gusseted to front and rear aprons (bolsters) crossmemberless (smooth bottom) design, with 4" X 2" rectangular tubing side rail perimeters, reinforced corner joints, and boxed gussets in center areas.
     

Rear Apron

Full depth and width of body, 1/4" grade-50 steel construction, provisions and mounts for OEM stop-tail-turn lights, along with provisions for rubber mounted clearance lights.
  

Lights:

Meets FMVSS-108 standard requirements.  Rubber grommet mounted clearance lights & Tri-light cluster mounted in rear apron, w/side marker lights mounted in rear corner posts.
Optional:  L.E.D. clearance lights.
      

Prep/Paint:

Exterior of body grit blasted and coated with primer.  Underside coated with petroleum based undercoating standard.  
OPTIONAL: Finish paint to customer's choice, 2K urethane enamel is standard, Base-Coat/Clear-Coat additional.
    

Steel grades & thicknesses may be varied due to customer specifications.  Specifications are subject to change.

For more information CLICK HERE to contact a Commercial Sales Representative

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