Agricultural chemical applicators — spraying herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers, and other crop inputs — need a truck body that can support tank mounts, spray equipment, and secure chemical storage while holding up to daily use on farm roads and field edges. At Star Truck Equipment in Wharton, TX, we outfit flatbeds and service bodies for ag chemical applicators and custom spray operators across Texas and Louisiana.
What Ag Chemical Applicators Need in a Truck Body
Chemical application trucks need a strong, flat deck to support a mounted spray tank and pump system, plus separate lockable storage for concentrate containers, PPE, mixing equipment, and paperwork required for chemical application records. Corrosion resistance matters too — chemical residue and fertilizer runoff are hard on standard steel over time, which is why many applicators look at aluminum or heavy powder-coat steel options.
Flatbeds for Spray Tank Mounting
- CM RD Flatbeds: A rugged, flat steel deck that provides a stable mounting platform for skid sprayer tanks and pump systems. Available in multiple lengths to match your tank size. $2,200–$3,800 installed.
- Bedrock Granite Flatbeds: Heavy-gauge steel construction for larger tank setups and the added weight of a full spray rig. Crosshatch deck pattern helps with footing during tank servicing. $3,500–$5,500 installed.
- Aluma Aluminum Flatbeds: Aluma’s aluminum construction resists the corrosive effects of chemical residue and fertilizer exposure far better than untreated steel, without relying on galvanized coatings. A smart long-term investment for applicators running spray equipment daily. $4,500–$7,500 installed.
Service Bodies for Concentrate & Equipment Storage
Applicators who need to separate concentrate storage, PPE, and mixing equipment from the field-ready tank should look at a compartmentalized service body:
- RKI Service Bodies: Houston-manufactured heavy-gauge steel compartments, good for secure, separated storage of chemical concentrates, PPE, and mixing tools away from the main spray tank. $4,500–$8,500 installed.
- CM SB Service Bodies: A budget-friendly option for smaller operations needing basic locked compartment storage alongside a spray rig. $3,500–$6,500 installed.
Chassis Recommendations for Ag Chemical Trucks
| Use Case | Recommended Chassis | Best Body |
|---|---|---|
| Small skid sprayer rig | Ford F-250/350 SRW or Ram 2500/3500 | CM RD flatbed |
| Larger tank / commercial applicator | Ford F-350 DRW or Ram 3500 DRW | Bedrock or Aluma flatbed |
| Concentrate/equipment storage truck | Ford F-350/450 or Ram 3500/4500 | RKI or CM service body |
Serving Texas & Louisiana Row Crop and Custom Application Operators
Star Truck Equipment is based in Wharton, TX, in the heart of Texas Gulf Coast row crop country, and we outfit trucks for ag chemical applicators throughout Central and South Texas, the Rio Grande Valley, and Louisiana’s agricultural regions. Every body we build uses durable powder-coat finishes — never galvanized — designed to hold up to daily chemical exposure and field conditions.
Call us at (979) 532-1486 or stop by our Wharton location to talk through your spray rig setup — we’ll help you match the right deck, tank mounting configuration, and storage layout to your operation.