The 2026 Ford F-350 is still the most common chassis we put a bed on. It is popular for a reason: Ford builds it in more cab-and-chassis configurations than anyone else, the frame rails are easy to mount to, and nearly every bed manufacturer keeps a Ford-specific mounting kit on the shelf. Here is exactly how the 2026 F-350 lines up with the beds we stock in Wharton, TX.

Cab-to-axle is the only number that matters first

Before you pick a brand, pick a CA length. Cab-to-axle is measured from the back of the cab to the center of the rear axle, and it determines which bed lengths bolt on without fabrication. Ford builds the 2026 F-350 cab and chassis in three CA lengths that matter for our lineup:

CA length	Bed length that fits	Who buys it
56″ CA	8′ bed	Regular cab and crew cab work trucks, tight jobsite access
60″ CA	8’6″ bed	The most common spec — best stock availability all year
84″ CA	9′ or 11′ bed	Hotshot, welding, and oilfield trucks carrying long stock

If you already own the truck, measure it yourself before you order. Trim swaps, aftermarket fuel tanks, and toolbox mounts change what actually clears. We measure every truck that rolls into the shop.

SRW vs DRW on the 2026 F-350

The single-rear-wheel F-350 carries roughly 3,600–4,300 lb depending on cab and engine. The dual-rear-wheel version pushes past 6,000 lb on many configurations and gives you a wider, more stable platform for a gooseneck load. The trade-off is width: a DRW bed is 96–97 inches across, which is a real consideration if you park in a residential driveway or a covered garage.

• SRW — lighter beds, narrower footprint, better fuel economy, easier daily driver.
• DRW — the pick if you tow a gooseneck over 15,000 lb or run a heavy skirted bed.
• Bed skirts and boxes are configured differently for SRW vs DRW — they are not interchangeable.
• Gooseneck hitch position sits behind the axle centerline on both; a DRW spreads that tongue weight better.

Which beds we stock that fit the 2026 F-350

• CM SK and RD — the RD is the value flatbed with a gooseneck ball and rear receiver standard. The SK adds six lockable side compartments if you carry tools.
• Bedrock Granite and Marble — heavier steel deck and a cleaner headache rack. Popular with ranchers and anyone hauling hay or equipment daily.
• NXG — feature-rich steel flatbeds built in Mount Pleasant, TX. The recessed XDeck treadplate floor, integrated XRack and 30,000-lb gooseneck hitch come standard, and pricing is among the most competitive on our lot.
• Norstar SR and SD — deep side boxes and strong resale in Texas.

Payload and towing context

A steel 8-foot flatbed runs roughly 900–1,300 lb; a fully boxed service body runs 1,400–1,900 lb. Subtract that from your door-jamb payload sticker before you load anything. On the gooseneck side, the 2026 F-350 DRW is rated for the highest conventional gooseneck loads in the one-ton class, but the limiting factor is almost always rear axle weight rating, not the hitch. Balance your trailer so tongue weight lands near 20–25 percent and stay under the GAWR on the sticker.

What it costs installed

Our installed pricing on F-350-fitment beds starts in the mid $3,000s for an entry flatbed and runs into the low five figures for a fully optioned service body. Installation on an in-stock unit is typically one business day. Browse current stock on our truck beds, flatbed bodies, and service bodies pages.

Talk to Someone Who Installs These Every Week

Bring us your VIN or your CA measurement and we’ll tell you in five minutes what fits. We stock, spec, and install these bodies at our shop in Wharton, TX, and we serve buyers across Texas and Louisiana. Call us to discuss which is right for your truck — we’ll go over cab-to-axle, wheel configuration, hitch rating, and total installed cost before you commit.

📞 Call (979) 532-1486 — Star Truck Equipment, 2507 County Rd 231, Wharton, TX 77488. Most in-stock bodies are installed in one business day.