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Crane Body Buying Guide: CA Length, Outriggers and Payload

The first number that matters is CA, the cab to axle measurement on your chassis. A body built for 84 inch CA will not sit right on a 60 inch CA truck.

Second is crane capacity. Our current stock runs from 3,200 lb up to 6,500 lb, and not every crane pairs with every body, so the pairing has to be checked.

Third is outriggers. A single outrigger covers most service work. Dual slide-outs give you a wider, more stable footprint when you are picking near capacity.

Fourth is payload. Add the body weight, the crane weight and your tooling, then check it against the chassis GVWR before you buy anything.

We will walk through all four with you over the phone and tell you if the truck you already own will carry what you are asking it to carry.

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Photos and pricing on every aged unit are on our Fleet & Commercial Clearance page. Call (979) 532-1486 and we will walk you through what fits your truck. Star Truck Equipment, 2507 County Rd 231, Wharton, TX 77488.

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