Hydrant flushing and maintenance crews carry a lot of awkward, heavy gear: hydrant wrenches, diffusers, hoses, repair valves, barrel extensions, and pressure gauges. The right truck body keeps it organized and gets crews through a route of hydrants quickly. Star Truck Equipment in Wharton, TX upfits trucks for utilities and contractors across Texas and Louisiana.
Service Body for Daily Flushing Routes
A service body with lockable compartments is the usual choice. Tall vertical compartments hold hydrant wrenches and flush diffusers, while deeper bays take hose and fittings. Lockable storage also protects brass fittings and tools from theft. Browse STI, CM and RKI service bodies to compare layouts.
Flatbed for Repair and Replacement Work
Crews that replace hydrants, barrels, and valves move heavy cast iron parts. A flatbed with stake pockets, tie-down points and under-deck storage handles loose parts and pipe, and leaves room to load a new hydrant assembly.
Crane Options for Heavy Parts
Valve and hydrant assemblies are heavy enough that lifting by hand is a safety risk. A truck-mounted crane, such as the Tiger crane lineup, lets one operator set parts and lift valve boxes. Check the crane capacity against the heaviest item and the rated reach.
Features That Help on the Street
- Amber strobes and LED work lights for roadside work and early morning routes
- Hose racks or reels mounted outside the compartments
- Shelving and bins for gaskets, caps and chains
- Cones, barricades and signage storage for traffic control
- Ladder or tool racks to free up bed space
Mind Payload and Chassis
Tools, hoses and a crane add weight. Pick a chassis whose payload covers the full loaded body and keep within GVWR. Read our accessories options for add-ons.
Talk to Star Truck Equipment
Tell us about your routes, equipment and chassis, and we will help spec the body. Call (979) 532-1486. We are in Wharton, TX and serve Texas and Louisiana. Pricing and availability are best confirmed by phone.
