NXG and Norstar flatbeds get compared for one reason: the price gap. NXG is one of the lightest steel flatbeds we stock and one of the most feature-loaded, with a recessed treadplate deck, integrated steps and rack standard. Norstar is a heavier bed with a wide series lineup. If you’re pricing a bed this month, the difference in installed cost is real — and so is the difference in build. We sell both.
In stock now in Wharton, TX — real prices, installed in one business day.
Shop NXG from $3,700 | Shop Norstar from $9,550
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NXG vs Norstar: what you actually get
| Feature | NXG | Norstar |
|---|---|---|
| Positioning | Value steel flatbed | Mid-to-heavy steel flatbed |
| Deck | Steel deck, stake pockets and rub rails | Heavier steel deck, treadplate options |
| Skirted option | Available | Available (SD, SM, WB series) |
| Headache rack | Included on most configs | Heavy tube rack |
| Gooseneck rating | 30,000 lb class ball | 30,000 lb class ball |
| Rear receiver | 18,500 lb class | 18,500 lb class |
| Fits | SRW and DRW, common CA lengths | SRW and DRW, 56″–84″ CA |
| Approx. installed | From $3,700 for in-stock units | From $9,550 for in-stock units |
Where NXG wins
- XDeck recessed deck — fully recessed 1/8-inch steel treadplate floor with no exposed edges, and in-stock units start around $3,700 installed.
- Same core hardware most buyers care about: gooseneck ball, rear receiver, rack, lights.
- Lighter, which leaves more payload for cargo on a 3/4-ton truck.
- Fast turnaround. Most in-stock units go on in one business day.
Where Norstar wins
- Heavier bed and tube rack for trucks that run loaded every day.
- More series options — SD, SM, WB — so you can match skirt style and box layout to the job.
- Treadplate deck options not offered on the value lineup.
- Long track record in the Texas used market.
Which one is right for you?
Buy NXG if you want the most engineered features on the bed itself — recessed XDeck floor, bed-access steps, integrated XRack, tested LED lighting and a frame-integrated 30,000-lb gooseneck — on a lighter bed that leaves payload for cargo.
Buy Norstar if the truck is loaded every day, you tow heavy goosenecks year-round, or you want a specific skirt and box configuration from the SD/SM/WB series. The extra cost buys weight and options.
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Cross-shop Bedrock, CM and Pronghorn truck beds too — we stock all of them and can price any of them installed on your chassis. Full lineup: flatbed truck bodies.
Talk to Someone Who Installs These Every Week
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.