Keeping heavy equipment lubricated and fluid-maintained in the field is one of the highest-value services any fleet operation can offer. STI lube truck bodies give Texas and Louisiana oilfield companies, construction fleets, and agriculture operations a purpose-built platform for on-site fluid service — reducing equipment downtime and extending machinery life.
Star Truck Equipment in Wharton, TX installs STI lube truck bodies on customer-supplied or dealer-sourced chassis, serving fleets across South Texas, the Gulf Coast, and Louisiana.
What Is an STI Lube Truck?
An STI lube truck is a service vehicle purpose-built for on-site lubrication, fluid management, and preventive maintenance of heavy equipment. A typical STI lube truck body includes:
- Multi-tank fluid storage — Dedicated tanks for engine oil, transmission fluid, hydraulic fluid, gear oil, coolant, and diesel exhaust fluid (DEF)
- Fluid dispensing reels — Multiple hose reels for quick, accurate fluid delivery to equipment
- Waste oil recovery tank — Collect and contain used fluids for proper disposal
- Grease system — High-pressure grease guns and bulk grease storage for lubrication of fittings, bearings, and joints
- Air compressor — Onboard compressed air for tire inflation, air tools, and fluid transfer
- Lockable steel compartments — Heavy-duty storage for filters, tools, and supplies
STI Lube Truck Body Configurations
STI lube truck bodies are available in several configurations to match the fleet size and fluid management scope of your operation:
- Light Lube Body (F-450/F-550 base) — 3–5 tank configuration, 2–4 reel setup, basic grease and air system. Ideal for smaller equipment fleets (10–25 pieces) or contractor operations with lighter fluid volumes.
- Standard Lube Body (F-550/Ram 5500 base) — 5–7 tank configuration with waste oil recovery, full reel array, bulk grease. The most common configuration for mid-size oilfield and construction fleets.
- Heavy-Duty Lube Body (F-600/medium duty base) — Maximum tank capacity, dual-compressor options, crane-ready for filter and component lifts. Designed for large fleet maintenance programs with 50+ pieces of equipment.
- Lube + Crane Combination — STI lube bodies can be paired with a Tiger Crane for fleets that need both fluid service and lift capability in a single truck.
Who Uses STI Lube Trucks in Texas?
- Eagle Ford Shale operators — Drilling rigs, frac fleets, and production facilities all need regular fluid service on heavy equipment; lube trucks eliminate the need to bring machinery back to shop
- Construction equipment companies — Excavator, dozer, crane, and grader fleets use STI lube trucks for scheduled PM on job sites across Texas and Louisiana
- Large agricultural operations — Row-crop farms and ranches with combine harvesters, large tractors, and irrigation equipment rely on lube trucks during harvest season when downtime is most costly
- Municipal and county road departments — Fleet maintenance teams use lube trucks for on-site service of road graders, dump trucks, and heavy maintenance equipment
- Utility and pipeline companies — Pipeline contractors and utility line crews use STI lube trucks to maintain excavators, trenchers, and directional drilling equipment in the field
Chassis Recommendations for STI Lube Trucks
| Fleet Size | Recommended Chassis | STI Config |
|---|---|---|
| Small (10–25 units) | Ford F-450/F-550 SRW or DRW | Light Lube Body, 3–5 tanks |
| Mid-size (25–75 units) | Ford F-550 DRW / Ram 5500 | Standard Lube Body, 5–7 tanks |
| Large (75+ units) | Ford F-600 / Hino 258 / International MV | Heavy-Duty Lube Body, crane-ready |
Get Your STI Lube Truck Built at Star Truck Equipment
We spec, source, and install STI truck bodies including lube truck builds at our Wharton, TX shop. We’ll help you select the right tank configuration, reel count, and chassis to match your fleet’s fluid management needs — and we can include a Tiger Crane if you need lift capability on the same truck.
Call (979) 532-1486 or visit us at 2507 County Rd 231, Wharton, TX 77488. We serve all of South Texas and Louisiana.
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