Farming in south Louisiana is hard on equipment. Rice and sugarcane growers deal with mud, standing water, and humid salt air, and crawfish operators run trucks hard through trap season. The truck body you choose decides how many days a year that truck is actually working.
Flatbeds for Hauling Everything
A steel flatbed handles seed and fertilizer pallets, irrigation pipe, trap bundles, and pump parts. Look for stake pockets, a solid headache rack, and tie-down points every few feet. See our truck bed lineup for current options and lengths.
Service Bodies for Field Maintenance
Pumps, engines, and harvesting gear break at the worst times. A service body keeps tools, grease, hoses, and fittings organized and locked, so repairs happen in the field instead of back at the shop. Aluminum bodies resist corrosion better in wet, salty air, while steel gives you more strength for the price.
Cranes for Pumps and Heavy Parts
A truck-mounted Tiger crane lets one person lift irrigation pumps, motors, and gearboxes without a second truck or a tractor loader.
Built for Mud and Moisture
- Choose a dually (DRW) chassis for heavy loads on soft ground.
- Rinse the underside regularly; salt and fertilizer residue speed up rust. Our rust prevention guide covers the details.
- Specify sealed wiring and LED lighting for reliability.
Seasonal Timing
Cane harvest runs roughly fall into winter, and rice planting and crawfish season come in spring. Order several weeks ahead so the truck is ready before the busy season, and see our blog for ordering and lead time guidance.
Talk to Star Truck Equipment
We are based in Wharton, TX and serve customers across Texas and Louisiana. Call (979) 532-1486 and tell us your crop, your chassis, and your budget, and we will help you spec the right body.
